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Using Signs from American Sign Language to Promote Early Brain Development, Language Acquisition, and Literacy!

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Building the Bridge of Communication 


Rio Salado College
2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ

Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (lunch on your own)
10 Hours of Training over 2 days: 1 CEU 
 

Participants will learn how to support Early Brain Development, Early Literacy, and Classroom Management while incorporating the vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) into their daily routines and literacy activities.

 

Attendees will be engaged through multi-sensory hands on learning approach. They will learn a variety of strategies, such as using sign, music, and play to support all learning styles. Participants will leave with a better understanding of child development and ways to support the development of all children. Participants will also learn how to use multiple strategies to support young children with special needs.  

 

The Summer Institute is based on a combination of theoretical and practical ideologies and participants will learn up to 75+ signs from American Sign Language that they can use the next day in their classroom.

 

Each participant will receive the following resources to support their use of ASL in the classroom:

  • 1 CEU
  • Dr. Joseph Garcia’s Book, SIGN with your BABY
  • Sign2Me Pick Me Up CD and Activity book with 20 original songs with signs 
  • Sprouting New Beginning ASL Classroom Labels and ABC Charts CD
 

Total Value $245.00 for ONLY $199.00
 
  
To register download our registration form here.
 
There is a limited amount of seating available and pre-registration
is the only way we can confirm conference availability.