Teen ASL Class (Ages 12-17)

Want to learn a new language while meeting other teens who share your interests? This Teen ASL class offers a fun, social introduction to American Sign Language in a welcoming and supportive environment. Students will focus on building core ASL skills, including vocabulary, fingerspelling, and basic conversational signing, while practicing with peers and gaining confidence communicating with others. The class is taught by Deaf ASL instructors Karen Kennedy and Ana Echavarria. Karen brings over 35 years of experience teaching ASL to adults, kids, and teens, while Ana has several years of experience teaching ASL to young learners of all ages. As Deaf instructors, they are excited to introduce teens to ASL and share their language, experiences, and perspectives, making the class both engaging and meaningful. The textbook/PDF name is American Sign Language.