American Sign Language Classes | Iowa School for the Deaf

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In-Person ASL Classes

Learning American Sign Language (ASL) will enable you to have direct, meaningful communication with your child or a deaf person you know. There are two different levels: beginner and intermediate. Read carefully to understand which class fits your current level. Both classes are hosted at the Lied Multipurpose Complex (LMC) on ISD’s campus.

Level Up! Beginners ASL Class

This class will be using the TRUE+WAY ASL curriculum. You will learn how to use ASL to communicate in real-world conversations and situations that are modern in our daily lives. It is a virtual platform where you can get a subscription code to have access to practice on your own in addition to your weekly class. It includes a searchable ASL-English dictionary. There are quizzes and tests available, but not required. Your instructor may use them during class.

Each participant will need to register. You must attend at least 12 out of 15 weeks to receive a certificate of completion and move up to the next level. In the fall, Beginners I and II will be offered and in the spring, Beginners III and IV will be offered. You are required to complete Beginners I and II before registering for Beginners III and IV in the spring. Registration is limited so please do not sign up if you do not intend to attend these sessions. Courses will run on Monday, 6 – 7 p.m. from Sept. 8 through Dec. 15 for the fall semester and from Jan. 5 through April 27 for the spring semester. There will be at least a one week break for each semester.

More information and requirements for Level Up! ASL Class:

If you are a family member of a deaf child who is either a resident of the state of Iowa or ISD student, this class is free for you. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are working in an educational setting with a deaf child in the state of Iowa, you are also welcome to this class for free. You also need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are a family member of a deaf child who is NOT a resident of the state of Iowa or ISD student, you are welcome to this class for $60 per person per year. There will be no refund after you begin the first class. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are a community member from Iowa or Nebraska who wants to learn ASL, you are also welcome to this class for $60 per person per year. There will be no refund after you begin the first class. The spots are limited and are only open to families first, you will be notified if you have a spot in the class. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.

Level Up! Intermediate ASL Class

Each participant will need to register. You must attend at least 12 out of 15 weeks to receive a certificate of completion and move up to the next level. In the fall, Intermediate I and II will be offered and in the spring, Intermediate III and IV will be offered. You are required to complete Intermediate I and II before registering for Intermediate III and IV in the spring. Registration is limited so please do not sign up if you do not intend to attend these sessions. Courses will run on Monday, 5 – 6 p.m. from Sept. 8 through Dec. 15 for the fall semester and from Jan. 5 through April 27 for the spring semester. There will be at least a one week break for each semester.

More information and requirements for Level Up! ASL Class:

If you are a family member of a deaf child who is either a resident of the state of Iowa or ISD student, this class is free for you. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are working in an educational setting with a deaf child in the state of Iowa, you are also welcome to this class for free. You also need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are a family member of a deaf child who is NOT a resident of the state of Iowa or ISD student, you are welcome to this class for $60 per person per year. There will be no refund after you begin the first class. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.
If you are a community member from Iowa or Nebraska who wants to learn ASL, you are also welcome to this class for $60 per person per year. There will be no refund after you begin the first class. The spots are limited and are only open to families first, you will be notified if you have a spot in the class. You need to commit to attend at least 12 classes per semester.