ASL Program Comparison
ASL Program Comparison
| ASL Foundations | ASL Pathways | |
| Primary Purpose | Introduction to ASL and Deaf culture | Functional ASL for real-life communication |
| Target Participants | Families, children (ages 7 or older) and community members | Individuals (ages 14 or older), including family members of deaf and professionals who work with deaf children |
| Skill Level | Beginner / exposure | Beginner to advanced conversational ASL |
| Instructional Focus | Basic communication and awareness | Real-world communication in home, school and community settings |
| Topics Include | Vocabulary, fingerspelling, greetings, simple phrases, Deaf culture awareness | Daily routines, family conversations, emotional expression, safety, storytelling, school communication |
| Learning Environment | Low-pressure, engaging, interactive learning | Structured, progressive skill-building across levels |
| Program Format | Virtual only | Virtual and in-person |
| Progression Path | Entry point into ASL learning | Bridge between beginner and advanced fluency |
| Outcome Goal | Basic communication and awareness of ASL | Confident functional communication in daily life |
