Educators who complete the Signing Leader Certification will leave with practical skills, resources, and confidence to begin using American Sign Language in their classrooms immediately.
Participants will gain:
Confidence using American Sign Language
Educators will learn simple, high-frequency signs that can be used during daily classroom routines such as greetings, transitions, snack time, play, and storytime.
Strategies for supporting early communication
Teachers will understand how sign language can support language development, reduce frustration, and help young children communicate before they are able to speak.
Classroom-ready resources
Participants receive ASL posters, flashcards, and two instructional books that can be used right away in the classroom to reinforce learning with children.
Experience signing with a Deaf instructor
The program includes two live 30-minute signing sessions with a Deaf instructor, giving educators the opportunity to practice real communication and build confidence in their signing skills.
A structured system for introducing ASL to children
Educators will learn how to introduce signs step-by-step so children can begin using them naturally in everyday classroom situations.
20 hours of professional development and certification
Participants earn 20 hours of professional development and receive the Signing Leader Certification – Level 1, recognizing their training in using ASL to support communication in early learning environments.