American Sign Language Teachers Association
Position Papers
How Are Position Papers Created?
ASLTA develops position papers based on input from members or in response to a national need for guidance regarding ASL education. To advocate for development of a new position paper, submit a motion to be discussed at the next national ASLTA conference. Prepare a statement outlining the need for a position paper on the topic, a rationale, and potential impact. Members attending the conference will vote to accept or deny the motion. If the motion passes, then ASLTA will call for the writing committee to draft the position paper and share the draft with the ASLTA Board for approval. When that position paper is approved by the Board, it will be released on the ASLTA website.
Alternatively, ASLTA may request development of a position paper if there is a pressing need to address the topic at the national level. The ASLTA Secretary will be called upon to draft the position paper with the writing committee, which will then be presented to the ASLTA Board for approval. When that position paper is approved by the Board, it will be released on the ASLTA website.