ASL Continuing Education for Teachers: Professional Growth That Truly Supports the Classroom

American Sign Language teachers know that learning never stops. Language evolves, teaching strategies improve, and students’ needs change from year to year. Continuing education is not just a requirement for many educators—it is essential to staying effective, confident, and inspired in the classroom. This is where ASLdeafined plays a vital role in supporting ASL teachers at every […]

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ASL Homeschool Curriculum Made Simple, Accessible, and Affordable

American Sign Language (ASL) is one of the fastest-growing world languages taught in homeschool settings today. Families are choosing ASL not only as a foreign language option, but also as a way to build inclusion, communication skills, and cultural awareness. However, many homeschool parents face the same challenge: finding a complete, age-appropriate, and easy-to-use ASL […]

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ASL Access Begins at Your Library

Did you know your local library can offer full American Sign Language (ASL) learning to every library cardholder at no cost to patrons? ASLdeafined is a comprehensive online ASL curriculum that many libraries are adding to their digital resource collections. Once a library subscribes, all cardholders receive unlimited access…whether they are learning from home or using […]

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Hand Warm-Up Ideas for Signing

Stretch & Flex Fine Motor Warm-Ups6. Piano Taps – Tap fingers on a surface like you’re playing piano keys.7. Coin Flips – Practice flipping a coin between your fingers.8. Rubber Band Expansions – Place a rubber band around your fingers and open your hand against resistance. Creative Movement9. Air Drawing – “Draw” shapes, letters, or […]

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Degrees of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is measured in decibels (dB) — the unit of sound intensity.The more decibels lost, the more severe the hearing loss. Hearing loss typically falls into these five categories: Degree of Hearing Loss Hearing Level (dB) Description Common Experience Normal Hearing 0–25 dB Can hear soft sounds like whispering and rustling leaves. No difficulty hearing everyday speech. […]

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