The Signing Leader Certification™

Inspire. Include. Impact.

The Signing Leader Certification™ is a professional development program designed to equip educators, therapists, and early learning professionals with the skills, confidence, and credentials to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) authentically and effectively into daily practice in classrooms, programs, and learning environments.

What You’ll Learn

This comprehensive training blends foundational language knowledge with practical implementation tools so you can create more accessible, inclusive, and communication-rich spaces for all learners — including Deaf, hard of hearing, preverbal, multilingual, and diverse communicators.

📘 Foundations of ASL & Deaf Culture
Understand the origins, values, and importance of authentic ASL use.

🤟 The Magic of Simple Signing Framework
Learn how to introduce signs naturally throughout routines, lessons, and play.

🏫 Creating Signing-Inclusive Environments
Adapt classrooms, programs, workplaces, and homes to support inclusive communication.

What’s Included

✔️ Official Signing Leader Certification™ credential to showcase your expertise.
✔️ Digital badge and printable certificate for portfolios and resumes.
✔️ Recognition as a Certified Signing Leader on the Signing Courses website.
✔️ Access to a rich Instructor Toolkit with slides, visuals, implementation checklists, and flashcards.
✔️ Live instruction plus guided online content and tasks.
✔️ Continued support and community connection.

Format & Schedule

This certification is a blended program featuring:

• 20 hours total of professional development (including a session with a Deaf ambassador)

• Live virtual classes complemented by online modules, videos, and downloadable tools

• Recordings of live sessions included if you can’t attend in real time

Why It Matters

Becoming a Certified Signing Leader™ empowers you to:

• Lead in inclusive communication practices across your school or program.

• Strengthen your resume with verified ASL integration skills.

• Mentor peers and influence culture around language access.

• Build lifelong confidence using authentic signs with young children and Deaf adults.

This certification isn’t just training — it’s a professional milestone that shows your commitment to language inclusion, accessibility, and communication equity for all children. 

👉 Enroll now to become a Signing Leader™ and transform how communication happens in your learning environment.

June Start Date 

10am or 7pm Wednesdays (let us know which class after you sign up)