IMPORTANT NOTICE: Course Dates are Fridays, October 17, 2025 - December 19, 2025,

9 AM - 12 PM (EST) Toronto time

All classes are online via Zoom

Eligibility: This course is open to ages 16+

This 10-week introductory sign language course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or with limited basic competencies. Students learn to handle basic everyday communication in ASL incorporating Deaf culture and Deaf Community content. Topics center on Getting to Know you, Exchanging Personal Information, and Discussing Living Situations. Grammar is introduced in context with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills.

A “no-voice” teaching method is used to reinforce the learning experience.

Our qualified Deaf instructors use Signing Naturally, a sign language curriculum that teaches both ASL and Deaf culture to help you better understand the communication needs of the Deaf community.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: please register as soon as possible to avoid class cancellations due to insufficient registrations. In some cases, we may reduce the number of course hours to accommodate smaller registration numbers. We do this so that the course can continue for the benefit of our student's progress. If there is a change, we will notify you. Once a course has reached sufficient registration numbers, we will contact you via email to let you know the course will be going ahead.

NEW!! Brightspace Learning Management System Platform :

This course will be delivered on the new Brightspace LMS.

It will showcase the more recent DawnSignPress ASL curriculum.

All of your learning and materials will be in one place!
Your learning materials are included in the cost of your registration (you do not need to purchase separately).

CLASS CANCELLATION PROTOCOL:

In the event of a class cancelation, notifications will be given via an announcement in your class in the Brightspace platform - please make sure you check the announcements section ahead of class for any important information, such as a class cancellation or substitute teacher. A make-up date will be added at the end of the schedule. A class missed by a student cannot be made up at any other time or in any other session. Tutoring services are available by contacting asleducation@chs.ca and the fee is $50 per hour.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact asleducation@chs.ca

REFUND POLICY:

A full refund of the registration cost will be provided up to five (5) business days before the course begins. In extenuating circumstances, you can submit a written request for consideration after the five (5) business days, but before the start of the second class. If approved, 50% of your registration cost will be returned. No refund will be provided after the 2nd class. Please email asleducation@chs.ca for more information.

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ASL 101 - Brightspace LMS, Fridays, Oct 17 - Dec 19/25, 9AM - 12PM(EST)