| American Sign Language Teachers Association

ASLTA Webinars

April 5, 2025

1 pm to 2:30 pm (EST)

Crafting Effective American Sign Language Assessments

Presenter: Wanda A. Riddle, Ph.D.

This workshop teaches ASL instructors and practitioners how to create effective assessments for both receptive and expressive ASL skills. Participants will explore different types of assessments, including formative and summative, and engage in hands-on activities to design assessments that evaluate comprehension and signing accuracy. Best practices for scoring ASL assessments will also be covered, focusing on clarity, grammar, and cultural relevance. By the end, attendees will have the tools to create fair and effective ASL assessments

April 11, 2025

7 pm to 8:30 pm (EST)

Deafies in Drag: Who Are They?

Presenter: Deafies in Drag (Jimmy Linares & Alvara Garcia)

We’re thrilled to invite social media’s favorite Deaf drag queens to join us for a heartfelt exchange about their journeys and experiences across various communities. Let’s dive into the rich complexities of intersectionality and cultural clashes, celebrating the extraordinary growth of embracing our individuality and uniqueness. In the final part of this engaging session, we’ll focus on how to weave these important topics into your ASL or Deaf culture classes, making the learning experience even more meaningful and fabulous!

Register your spot today!

We look forward to having you participate in our upcoming webinar. If you plan to register for more than one webinar, you will have to complete the registration process for each event.

Our webinar organizer will distribute the Zoom link 12-24 hours prior to the webinar session.

If you have registered but are unable to attend the webinar, you can be provided with a link to the Zoom recording. However, you will not be able to get a certificate of attendance or ASLTA CEUs if you are not present for the webinar.

Please allow for up to two weeks for processing of ASLTA CEUs and certificates of attendance after a webinar.

After Event Viewing

Missed the webinar? No worries, you can still watch the recorded session. Click the “register here” button below, select “after event viewing,” enter the webinar title you’d like to see, and fill out the remaining form with your payment information. *Note that watching the recording will not earn you ASLTA CEUs.

Questions? Contact Katie Moore (pd@aslta.org)

Time Zone Information - IMPORTANT

ASLTA webinars are scheduled for Eastern Standard Time. Please remember to check the corresponding time zone for your part of the country to ensure you attend accordingly.

Zoom ID and Password

All registrants will receive the Zoom link, meeting number, and password 24 hours before the webinar is scheduled to begin.
If you registered for a webinar and have not received the Zoom information, please contact pd@aslta.org immediately. Include your first and last name in the email subject line.

Refund Policy

Registrants who do not attend the scheduled webinar will not receive a refund.
Registrants may receive a 50% refund of webinar fees if cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled webinar.
A 15% processing fee is applied to all refunds.
Refunds will be made via check and mailed to you within 10 business days.

Necessary Equipment

It is strongly recommended that you use a laptop or desktop computer to connect to the webinar.
Tablet devices are not recommended for ASLTA webinars, as all Zoom features may not be available on a tablet.

Upcoming Webinars

We’re working to bring you some great topics this year. If you’re interested in presenting on a topic to fellow ASL educators, get in touch with us! Contact Katie Moore, Director of Professional Development (pd@aslta.org).

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Who we are.

ASLTA is a national professional organization of American Sign Language and Deaf studies teachers. Our mission is to perpetuate, preserve, and promote American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture through excellence in teaching. Membership in ASLTA is open to teachers of American Sign Language, Deaf Studies and related professions, including individuals who support the goals of the organization. ASLTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by the generosity of its individual and organizational members and donors.