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ASL Classes (2023-2024)

ASL American Sign Language Hands

At the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD), ASL classes go beyond sign language instruction. Our instructors not only teach signing language skills, but they also promote an understanding of Deaf Culture through interaction with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. 

Our classes will utilize a new ASL curriculum for the community and parents/families.  The curriculum will be implemented on five skill levels with hands-on activities. Students will need a student textbook that is good for all five skill levels and can be purchased by clicking – student textbook.


Current Session Information

Spring 2024

Registration Window:
February 29th – March 15th

Session Starts:
Week of March 24th

Session Ends:
Week of May 19th

TeacherLevel ADayTimeLocation
Holly MendelLevel 1/AMonday3:30pm – 5:30pmIn Person
Jennifer GordonLevel 1/AMonday5:00pm – 7:00pmOnline
Kristi MosholderLevel 1/AMonday5:30pm – 7:30pmOnline
Jill D’AmoreLevel 1/ATuesday3:30pm – 5:30pmIn Person
Sarah FlowersLevel 1/ATuesday5:00pm – 7:00pmOnline
Jill D’AmoreLevel 1/ATuesday5:30pm – 7:30pmIn Person
Jill D’AmoreLevel 1/AWednesday3:30pm – 5:30pmIn Person
Kristi MosholderLevel 1/AWednesday4:30pm – 6:30pmOnline
Sarah FlowersLevel 1/AThursday5:00pm – 7:00pmOnline
Alan MajochaLevel 2/BMonday4:30pm – 6:30pmIn Person
Alan MajochaLevel 2/BWednesday4:30pm – 6:30pmIn Person
Kathie SullivanLevel 2/BWednesday5:00pm – 7:00pmOnline
Kathie SullivanLevel 2/BThursday5:00pm – 7:00pmOnline
Krista HineLevel 3/CTuesday6:00pm – 8:00pmIn Person
Holly MendelLevel 3/CTuesday6:00pm – 8:00pmOnline
Alan MajochaLevel 3/CThursday4:30pm – 6:30pmIn Person

 


Future Session Information

Winter 2023Spring 2024Summer 2024

Registration Window:
December 1st – December 15th

Session Starts:
Week of January 7th

Session Ends:
Week of February 25th

Registration Window:
February 29th – March 15th

Session Starts:
Week of March 24th

Session Ends:
Week of May 19th

Registration Window:
May 28th – June 10th

Session Starts:
Week of June 16th

Session Ends:
Week of August 4th

Class Information

Level ALevel BLevel CLevel DLevel E
Unit 1: Introducing Ourselves
Unit 2: Learning ASL
Unit 4: Making Appointments
Unit 3: People at Work
Unit 5: Working Duties
Unit 6: Sharing Personal Information
Unit 7: Where People Live
Unit 8: Time and Activities
Unit 9: Asking for Assistance
Unit 10: Discussing Weather
Unit 11: Schedules & Events
Unit 12: Discussing Health
Unit 13: Locating Objects
Unit 14: Hobbies & Interests
Unit 15: Spending Money
Unit 16: Explaining Procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Did you miss the registration? Are the classes full?

If so, please complete this form to be placed on an email list to be notified when our registration link opens OR if you would like to be placed on a wait list when a class fills up.

Is there a textbook?

ASL classes will utilize a new ASL curriculum for the community and parents/families. The curriculum will be implemented on five skill levels with hands-on activities. You will need a student textbook that is good for all five skill levels. Please purchase a student textbook, see this LINK

What is the cost for immediate family members?

Free

What to expect after you register for class?

You will receive an email confirming your class purchase. Individuals attending online will receive an email from their ASL instructor with instructions on how to access the online class. If you are attending in-person you will receive an email with instructions about where to go on your first day of class at WPSD.

What is the refund policy?

Email Ms. Molly Estes at mestes@wpsd.org before the 2nd class to receive your refund.

How can immediate family members of WPSD students register?

Email Ms. Molly Estes at mestes@wpsd.org within the registration window.

When does my class begin?

Your first class depends on which night you selected:
Sunday classes begin – September 24, 2023
Monday classes begin – September 25, 2023
Tuesday classes begin – September 26, 2023
Wednesday classes begin – September 28, 2023
Thursday classes begin – September 29, 2023

What is the age requirement for the class?

Students 14 and older may take the class.

Who is considered an immediate family member?

Immediate family members are those who live in the same household as a current WPSD student.


If you have questions or need more information, please contact Ms. Molly Estes via email – mestes@wpsd.org. Thank you for your interest in American Sign Language and support for the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Follow us on Facebook to receive the latest news and events happening around campus. We look forward to signing with you in class!