American Sign Language Teachers Association
Membership
Join ASLTA Today!
Unlock a world of support and resources with ASLTA! We offer a range of membership options designed to empower you. Discover the perfect fit for your journey by exploring the tabs below and see all the exclusive benefits waiting for you.
Stay Up to Date
Members receive frequent communications from ASLTA via email.
Discounts
Members receive a discount on professional development activities and events.
Growth
Opportunities for networking and professional development.
All ASLTA memberships begin September 1 and expire on August 31 of each year.
Associate Member
For individuals who teach ASL, ASL tutors, ASL paraprofessionals, ASL lab assistants, linguists, Deaf Studies faculty, and other ASL-related professions.
Associate Member Benefits:
- Discounts on ASLTA conference registration fees
- May serve on ASLTA committees
- Receives all ASLTA email communications
- Voting privileges except for issues related to evaluation and certification
- Eligible to join the ASL Honor Society
- Eligible to apply for ASLTA certification
- Not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
Associate Membership Fees:
- One year: $94.00
- Two years: $178.00
Download the ASLTA membership form here and mail it in with a check or money order payable to ASLTA, and send it to:
ASLTA
PO Box 64801
Rochester, NY. 14624
Certified Member
For individuals who have earned ASLTA certification and teach ASL or serve as ASL / Deaf Studies program administrators.
Note: “Certified” refers to those who have earned ASLTA certification. State-issued certifications or teaching credentials are not synonymous or interchangeable with ASLTA certification.
Certified Member Benefits:
- Discounts on ASLTA conference registration fees
- May serve on ASLTA committees
- Receives all ASLTA email communications
- Voting privileges including evaluation and certification
- Eligible to join the ASL Honor Society
- Eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
Certified Membership Fees:
- One year: $115.00
- Two years: $218.00
Download the ASLTA membership form here and mail it in with a check or money order payable to ASLTA, and send it to:
ASLTA
PO Box 64801
Rochester, NY. 14624
Retired Member
For individuals who no longer work as ASL teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals, lab assistants, linguists, Deaf Studies faculty, or ASL-related professions but want to remain part of ASLTA.
Retired Member Benefits:
- Discounts on ASLTA conference registration fees
- May serve on ASLTA committees
- Receives all ASLTA email communications
- No voting privileges
- Not eligible to join the ASL Honor Society
- Not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
Retired Membership Fees:
- One year: $63.00
- Two years: $119.00
Download the ASLTA membership form here and mail it in with a check or money order payable to ASLTA, and send it to:
ASLTA
PO Box 64801
Rochester, NY. 14624
Retired + Certified Member
For individuals with ASLTA certification who no longer work as ASL teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals, lab assistants, linguists, Deaf Studies faculty, or ASL-related professions but want to remain part of ASLTA.
Retired + Certified Member Benefits:
- Discounts on ASLTA conference registration fees
- May serve on ASLTA committees
- Receives all ASLTA email communications
- Exempt from certification renewal obligations
- Voting privileges including evaluation and certification
- Not eligible to join the ASL Honor Society
- Eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
Retired + Certified Membership Fees:
- One year: $63.00
- Two years: $119.00
Download the ASLTA membership form here and mail it in with a check or money order payable to ASLTA, and send it to:
ASLTA
PO Box 64801
Rochester, NY. 14624