American Sign Language Teachers Association
Information, Policies, & Procedures Guidelines
Part 1: Organization IPPG
The initial segment of the IPPG emphasizes organizational policies and procedures at all levels, from members to committees to the Board.
Part 1: Table of Content
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GENERAL INFORMATION- Chapter 1: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (ASLTA)
- Legal Status
- Governing Documents
- Mission Statement
- Vision
- Core Values
- Chapter 2: MEMBERSHIP
- Membership Cycle
- Membership Renewal
- Membership Record
- Membership Grievance Process
- Membership Removal or Suspension
- Scholarship and Grant Eligibility
- Chapter 3: CONDUCTING ASSOCIATION BUSINESS
- Calling a Board Meeting
- Procedure for the President to Call a Meeting
- Procedure for Four or More Board Members to Call a Meeting
- Scheduling Board Meetings
- Public Notice of Upcoming Meetings
- Procedure for the Board to Call an Emergency Meeting
- Board Meeting Procedures
- Meeting Expectations
- Meeting Quorum Policies & Procedures
- Board Meeting Agenda
- Member Right to Observe Meetings
- Order of Business
- Closed Session Requirements
- Vice President Presides for President
- Board Meeting Minutes
- Required Components
- Public Posting of Minutes
- Chapter 4: COMMITTEES
- Purpose
- Types of Committees
- Board Liaison
- Establishment of Committees
- Committee Charters
- Committee Authority
- Committee Recommendations
- Committee Membership
- Committee Records
- Committee Service Hour Tracking
- Committee Vacancies
- Confidentiality
- Removal from a Committee
- Annual Committee Review
- Letters of Service
- Chapter 5: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
- Duty of Care
- Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
- Duties of Officers, Chairs, and Volunteers
- Duty of Loyalty
- Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
- Duties of Officers, Chairs, and Volunteers
- Duty of Obedience
- Compliance with Mission and Purposes
- Compliance with Laws and Regulations
- Board Oversight and Governance
- Financial Oversight
- Independent Audit
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Training and Education
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Prohibited Transactions
- Use of Organizational Funds
- General Principles
- Specific Allowable Uses
- Specific Prohibited Uses
- Approval Process
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Chapter 6: ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
- Organizational Level
- Due Process Policy
- Grievance Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Board Level:
- Name of the Association
- Use of ASLTA Name and Logo
- Appropriate Use of the ASLTA Name and Logo
- Permission for Third-Party Use
- Branding Standards
- Protection of ASLTA Intellectual Property
- Travel Policies & Procedures
- Working Retreat Policies
- Chapter 8: COMMUNICATIONS
- Emails
- Account Setup and Removal
- Organization System
- External Mass Email Communication
- Purpose
- Scope
- Definition
- Communication Schedule
- Communication Requests
- Review and Scheduling
- Urgent Communications
- Website
- Newsletter
- Purpose
- Responsibility
- Content
- Editorial Authority
- Advertising
- Publication and Distribution
- Records
- Messengers
- Social Media
- Purpose
- Account Creation and Management
- Procedure for Creation, Approval, and Release
- If the Director of Communications Position is Vacant
- Responsibility for Content Creation
- Coordination & Oversight
- Professional Conduct & Representation
- Privacy and Ethics
- Prohibited Content
- Crisis Management
- Chapter 9: AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Purpose
- ASLTA Awards
- Establishment, Modification, or Discontinuation of Awards
- Administration
- Nominations
- Selection Process
- Board Approval
- Award Presentation
- Records
- Confidentiality
- Chapter 10: PROGRAM: ASL HONOR SOCIETY
- New and Returning Member Procedures
- ASLHS Competitions Procedures
- Scholarship Program Procedures
- Teacher Mini Grant Award Procedures
- Graduation Regalia
- Chapter 1: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (ASLTA)
- Chapter 11: PROGRAM: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Presenters
- Professional Development Committee
- Courses policy
- Chapter 12: PROGRAM: EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Application Process & Guidelines
- Terms & Conditions
- Redo Required (for specific components)
- How to Maintain and Revalidate Certification
- Certification Promotion
- Expiration (Lapse)
- Chapter 13: APPENDIX
Part 2: Officers Handbook
The second segment of the IPPG focuses more on the Board’s operational policies and procedures.
Part 1: Table of Content
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Part 2: GENERAL INFORMATION
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Chapter 1: HISTORY
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History of ASLTA
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History of ASLTA Logo
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1996 – 2002
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2006 – 2012
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2012 – 2014
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2014 – present (Trademarked in 2024)
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Trademark
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History of Board Members
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Past Presidents
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Past Vice Presidents
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Past Secretaries
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Past Treasurers
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Past Professional Development Directors
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Past Outreach and Recruitment Directors
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Past Communication Directors
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Past Evaluations and Certifications Directors
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Past ASL Honor Society Director
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Chapter Affiliation Chair – Discontinued Board Position
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Member-At-Large – Discontinued Board Position
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Chapter 2: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Current Board of Directors
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Board Duties and Responsibilities
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President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Professional Development Director
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Outreach and Recruitment Director
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Communications Director
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Evaluation and Certification Director
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ASL Honor Society Director
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Chapter 3: BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONBOARDING & OUTGOING PROCEDURE & CHECKLISTS
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Expectations of the Board Directors of ASLTA
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Board Member Onboarding and Outgoing Checklists
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President – Onboarding
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President – Outgoing
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Vice President – Onboarding
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Vice President – Outgoing
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Secretary – Onboarding
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Secretary – Outgoing
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Treasurer – Onboarding
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Treasurer – Outgoing
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Professional Development Director – Onboarding
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Professional Development Director – Outgoing
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Outreach and Recruitment Director – Onboarding
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Outreach and Recruitment Director – Outgoing
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Communications Director – Onboarding
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Communications Director – Outgoing
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Evaluation and Certification Director – Onboarding
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Evaluation and Certification Director – Outgoing
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ASL Honor Society National Director – Onboarding
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ASL Honor Society National Director – Outgoing
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Chapter 4: ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
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Nomination Process – Bylaws: Article IV, Section 3
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Board of Directors Checklist
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Nomination Committee Checklist
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Qualifications of Nominated – Bylaws: Article IV, Section 1
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Election Procedures – Bylaws: Article IV, Section 2
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Article VII – Election and Appointment of Officers
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Chapter 5: OATH OF OFFICE
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Oath
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Resignation Policy
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Violation of Board Member Expectations
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Removal of Member from Leadership Position
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Due Process for Removal
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Chapter 6: APPENDIX
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Part 3: NPDC
The third segment of the IPPG is still being assembled and will cover all policies and procedures related to ASLTA’s biennial National Professional Development Conference.
**coming soon**

