American Sign Language as a Second Language

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Curriculum and Resources

Assessment and Evaluation Resources Parents

Curriculum context

Vision and Goals of the American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum

The Importance of the American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum

American Sign Language as a Language of Study

American Sign Language Literacy

Enduring Ideas in the American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum

Lifelong Language Learning

An Authentic Approach to ASL: Conversational Discourse, Comprehension, and Construction

Development of Language Learning Strategies

Development of Intercultural Understanding

Critical Thinking Skills, Metacognition, and Metalinguistic Skills

Making Real-Life Connections

Roles and Responsibilities in the American Sign Language as a Second Language Program

Community partners

The Program in American Sign Language as a Second Language

Leading Students to Proficiency in ASL

Curriculum Expectations

Strands in the American Sign Language as a Second Language Curriculum

Strand A – ASL Conversational Discourse

Strand B – Comprehending ASL Construction and Content

Strand C – Constructing ASL Content and Usage of ASL Grammatical Structures

Strand D – Understanding the Connections Between ASL Language, Culture, Identity, and Community

Some Considerations for Program Planning in American Sign Language as a Second Language

Integrating ASL Media Works

The Value of Conversation

Instructional Strategies in ASL as a Second Language Programs

Considerations for ASL as a Second Language Program for Students Requiring Enriched Language Environments

The Sociocultural Awareness Approach in an ASL as a Second Language Program

Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusive Education in ASL as a Second Language