Sign Language Basics: Talking With Your Hands

Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness

Intended Audience: Administrators, ECSE and General Educators, Teacher Assistants, Family Members, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLP’s, OT/PT’s, Early Intervention Personnel

Have you ever considered learning a different language that would allow you to not only communicate with those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, but also with those who have not yet acquired speech? In this workshop, participants will learn the beauty of using sign language. Basic signs will be taught in addition to learning the “why” behind many of the signs. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in the training. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and fall in love with the beautiful language of sign!

Continuing Education – This training will provide 3 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 2
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area E (Org. ID# B40093)
• EI Credit in the area of 2.25 Intervention

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.