D.E.A.F., Inc. offers Continuing Education classes to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in a variety of subject areas. Classes are taught in American Sign Language by Deaf instructors.
American Sign Language (ASL):
ASL for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults
This class will be easy paced, fun-filled, with lots of review. Direct
Method/Language Immersion Approaches will be used, along with structured
dialogues within situational contexts. Group supported field trips to
Deaf events amy be made fo further reinforcement.
ASL for Hearing Adults
This class will be easy paced, fun-filled, with lots of review. Direct Method/Language Immersion Approaches will be used, along with structured dialogues within situational contexts. Group supported field trips to Deaf events amy be made fo further reinforcement.
**Each class will use the ³Signing Naturally² Curriculum book from Dawn Sign Press. The ASL 1 and ASL 2 classes will be using ³Signing Naturally² Level 1. The ASL 3 class will be using ³Signing Naturally² Level 2, and the ASL 4 & ASL 5 classes will be using ³Signing Naturally² Level 3. Students will go over particular chapters that are related to each ASL level, and students will learn through reading and practice exercises in the book to gain knowledge of American Sign Language. Each student is responsible for buying his or her own textbook in addition to the tuition cost.
If you are interested, please click this to fill out the application and mail to Stephanie Shaw. The contact information below.
2008-09 Class Information:
FALL: 10 Week Classes:
10 Week Classes: $200 tuition for all, text book not included AWARDS NIGHT December 17, 2008
Registration: begins July 14, 2008 via mail, online, drop-off or by appointment. Or online print out the registration form from http://deafinconline.org/education/Edappform.html
And mail with appropriate payment to DEAF, Inc. Adult Education, and 215 Brighton Ave. , Allston , MA 02134
American Sign Language, Level I:
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level II:
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level III:
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language Level IV;
Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language Level V;
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Adult Education Holidays and Observances Fall 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008 Labor Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2008 Thanksgiving Day Weekend
Wednesday, December 24 --Thursday, January 2: NO CLASSES, Winter Holidays & New Year’s Day
SPRING:
Registration: begins November 10, 2008 via mail, online, drop-off or by appointment. Or online print out the registration form from http://deafinconline.org/education/Edappform.html
And mail with appropriate payment to DEAF, Inc. Adult Education, and 215 Brighton Ave. , Allston , MA 02134
10 Week Classes: $200 tuition for all, text book not included.
May 13, 2008 AWARDS NIGHT
American Sign Language, Level I,
Mondays, February 23-May 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level II,
Tuesdays, February 24-April 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level III,
Wednesdays, February 25-April 29, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level IV,
Tuesdays, February 24-April 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language Level V,
Thursdays, February 26-April 30, 6:00– 8:00 p.m.
Holidays Spring 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19, 2009 Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 16, 2009 President's Day
Monday, April 20 Patriot’s Day
Summer:
Registration: begins April 7, 2009 via mail, online, drop-off or by appointment. Or online print out the registration form from http://deafinconline.org/education/Edappform.html
And mail with appropriate payment to DEAF, Inc. Adult Education, and 215 Brighton Ave. , Allston , MA 02134
5 Week Classes: June 1 – July 3, 2009
American Sign Language: $200 Tuition for All, textbook not included
American Sign Language, Level I,
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level II,
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level III,
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
American Sign Language, Level IV,
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Summer Holidays:
Monday, May 25, 2009 Memorial Day
Saturday, July 4, 2009 Independence Day
Monday, September 7, 2009 Labor Day
**American Sign Language classes fill out our registration form available,
see top with "click this" and mail with a check payable to D.E.A.F.,
Inc. for tuition to
Stephanie A. Shaw, Director of Adult Education. See below for the address.
If you need more information please call Stephanie Knight-Shaw at between Monday - Thursday, 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.or email her which also see below for contact information. At least 5 students must be registered and paid
for each class or it will be canceled. **
All classes held at DEAF Inc
215 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
617.254.4041 TTY/V
617.254.7091 Fax
email: sshaw@deafinconline.org