Our Advanced Online Classroom with Interactive Activities, Grading, and Progress Tracking
NEW 2023
Announcing our NEW Curriculum coming June 2023 featuring:
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Our brand new ASL 4 course,
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All new 4K videos with slow motion and multiple angles,
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Alignment with the California World Language Standards and the ACTFL.
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“I am a homeschooling mom… I would highly recommend this ASL curriculum and program to anyone interested in learning to sign. Although we had some challenges we have also had much success. My daughter loves that we can have private conversations without other family members understanding. I am pleased to tell you that this course gave me the knowledge to sign a song at our church Christmas Eve Service.”
Kris
LAKE MILLS, IA
“I’m a Deaf and Hard of hearing specialist that works in Ceres, CA and I just found your website on Sunday night. I must say, you have put a ton of hours and heart into this site! I apprecitate all the time you have invested into your site. It will be a true asset to anyone who finds you. Well Done!”
Julia A.
CERES, CA
Your website is so impressive! I am an RID certified freelance interpreter seeking resources to help improve and expand signing skills in our communities. A signer in Florida sent your information and raved about how it has helped her in her area. You are to be commended. I am sharing your information with our ITP and other interpreter organizations. I pray for your continued success.
Gina H.
I am a high school ASL teacher in Ohio and just discovered your site. This is absolutely awesome!! It is so comprehensive and organized. I am using it for supplemental assignments in my classes. Thank you thank you!
Nancy
Teacher Created, School Approved
Hundreds of schools use our curriculum in their classrooms and offer enrollment into
our Complete Online ASL Course to their students for foreign language learning.
At Start ASL, we have brought together a fantastic team to create a comprehensive online resource that offers:
- A Complete 4-Level Online ASL Course and Curriculum;
- A learning community of over 6,000 students,
- Invaluable instructor support for both teachers and students,
- Detailed instructor feedback on signing assignments for Online Course students,
- A flexible, mobile-friendly platform,
- Multiple signers for unmatched receptive learning,
- An ASL tutoring program,
- Completion certificates and grade reports,
- Competitive prices and group discounts,
Some of the Schools Partnered with Start ASL:
Best For:
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- Online Independent Study
- Students who need Start ASL Instructor Support and Feedback
- Students who need a Start ASL Completion Certificate
With the Online Course, Your Student(s) Would:
- Each need to have their own account and subscription (Group Purchase option available).
- Gain access to all four course levels.
- Sign up and learn independently online.
- Receive a completion certificate after completing each course level.
- Receive Start ASL instructor support and feedback.
- Receive a verified completion certificate with the Gold level if required for credit.*
- Be able to have a Mentor or Group Leader linked to their account for viewing grades and progress.
Start ASL Online Course
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Our Comprehensive ASL Curriculum Plus:
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Gold Level
Everything from the Silver Level Plus:
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Delivered as instant downloads in ZIP format immediately after purchase.
More than 5 students? See licensing options >
Ready to purchase for the 23/24 school year?
Buy now and save with early bird pricing!
Best For:
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- Supervised Independent Study
- Offline In-Classroom or At-Home Use
- Students who do not need Start ASL Instructor Support and Feedback
- Students who do not need a Start ASL Completion Certificate
With the Offline Course:
- You will receive both the PDF Course and the Webpage Course materials in downloadable ZIP format immediately after purchase.
- You will also get MP4 video files of all the vocabulary and lesson videos so you can watch them whenever/however you want. For example, you can view them together on your computer or, if your computer is capable, burn them to a DVD and watch them on a DVD player.
- For Homeschoolers: You and your student(s) can learn together or your student(s) can learn independently without an internet connection. With the included PDF course, you can each print out a copy of the lessons and follow along together instead of trying to share and read a computer screen. You can also each complete your own workbook. With the included Webpage course, students can learn independently via self-study. With either option, you can also supervise and check your student’s workbook answers.
- For Schools and Organizations: For more than 5 students, please see the Start ASL Offline Course Curriculum Licensing section below.
- Note: Students from the same family can share one Offline Course purchase. Students from different families will each need their own Offline Course purchase.
Best For Schools and Organizations that:
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- Are teaching ASL in the classroom with their own ASL Teacher(s)
- Do not need their students to receive Start ASL Instructor Support/Feedback
- Do not need their students to receive a Start ASL Completion Certificate
With the Teacher’s Curriculum:
- You will receive all of the following in downloadable ZIP format immediately after purchase: The Start ASL 1, 2, 3, and 4 Course Curriculum, Teacher Guides, Lesson Videos, Vocabulary Videos, Workbook Handouts, and the Don’t Just “Sign”…Communicate! Student Guides for your own use in the classroom.
- Your students can study independently with the Start ASL courses. They can take home handouts and complete them using the videos we have available for free on the Start ASL website.
Delivered as instant downloads in ZIP format immediately after purchase.
Ready to purchase for the 23/24 school year?
Buy now and save with early bird pricing!
Online Course Curriculum Licensing
Best For Schools and Organizations with:
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- Their own Learning Management System (LMS)
- Their own ASL Teacher(s)
The Licensed Start ASL Online Course Curriculum includes:
- An annual per-student cost with a minimum of 25 students.
- Exports of our Online Course and Glossary to import into your own LMS.
- Licensing of the Don’t Just “Sign”… Communicate! Student Guides for all of your students.
Offline Course Curriculum Licensing
Best For Schools and Organizations that:
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- Need to install the Offline Course on school devices
- Have their own ASL Teacher(s) or Class Facilitators
The Licensed Start ASL Offline Course Curriculum includes:
- A per-student cost with a minimum of 15 students.
- ZIP files of our Offline Course materials to be installed including: the Start ASL Offline Webpage Course, the Start ASL Offline PDF Course, lesson videos, course Workbooks, vocabulary videos, and the Don’t Just “Sign”… Communicate! Student Guides.
All of our courses are meant to be used with the Don’t Just “Sign”… Communicate! Student Guide Series. They are your students’ key to success! They’re the perfect supplements for our ASL Classes and are available in a discounted bundle option with many of our classes!
DJSC!: A Student’s Guide to ASL and the Deaf Community – This guide will give your students insight into the ASL community and culture. It also provides a more comprehensive understanding of learning the language, which helps ensure success!
DJSC!: A Student’s Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar – This guide takes students through all the grammar rules of ASL so that they completely understand it. Too many people learn ASL without learning proper grammar rules, and become stuck in stubborn habits for the rest of their lives. This, the only ASL grammar guide on the market, is an essential part of your students’ success.
DJSC!: A Student’s Guide to the Deaf Experience – This one-of-a-kind collection of stories written by members of the deaf and hard of hearing community will give your students an exclusive and important glimpse into the unique world of the deaf that they will be joining.
DJSC!: A Student’s Guide to Deaf Community Terminology – This handy pocket guide ensures that students know all the proper terminology for the deaf community. When students encounter unfamiliar terms, they can quickly look them up no matter where they are.
E-books are delivered as instant downloads in PDF format immediately after purchase. These are NOT hard copy books. Please click here for more available formats.
“I’ve been wanting to learn ASL for quite some time. This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. I love how clear the videos are and that I can do it at my own pace. I also love that there are quizzes to keep me on track. I like going back and watching some of the videos over and over again so that I can really get it. I’m so very impressed and grateful for the hard work that has gone into the class. I’ve only completed the first two units and can’t believe how much I’ve already learned. GREAT JOB!!! Thanks so much!”
Brenda
“Thank you for your site and books! You have the resources all in one place. I’m teaching ASL to beginners and was trying to find a good book/site to direct them too. Your site is exactly what they need. I will direct them here and suggest they buy your books as I have. Keep up the great work!”
Alex
What sets you apart from others is not only that you keep your content (books/videos) relevant to the current culture of learners but also make them accessible and affordable and the reason is that attending college classes and/or purchasing textbooks are getting expensive, perhaps cost-prohibitive for most students. This is also why I make my classes/lessons affordable both online and in person for anyone who is interested in learning sign language, plus I find your curriculum design suitable for today’s generation of (signing) students who prefer an informal learning environment (Harkness Table/Method – for instance) with greater emphasis on collaboration by making them feel appreciated and valued on a personal level — case in point: your ringing endorsements from prominent educators in the signing community as seen in the front matter section of your books had signaled us readers the spirit of inclusion and collaboration or sharing a culture of intellectual responsibility in regard to sign language education.
Damien Killbride of ASL Pah!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my student earn school credit by taking this course?
It is up to your school’s discretion whether or not they will accept our classes for credit. And please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information.
Do you accept Purchase Orders?
Yes! You can view our full purchase order process here.
Can you use this curriculum on a mobile device?
Yes! Our Online Course is completely mobile friendly. For the Offline Course and Teacher’s Curriculum, we do suggest downloading the files to your computer first, unzipping the files, and then transferring them to your device. You can also use an app like WinZip or iZip for Apple devices or WinZip or AndroZip for Android devices to unzip the zip folders directly on your device. Also, make sure you have programs available on your device to open HTML, PDF, and MP4 video files.
How long does it take to complete one course level?
How long it takes to complete each level depends on the student since the courses are completely self-paced. On average, driven self-study students are able to complete one level in three to four months and students who are taking the course for credit are usually able to complete one level in nine to twelve months.
Thank you for your site and books! You have the resources all in one place. I’m teaching ASL to beginners and was trying to find a good book/site to direct them to. Your site is exactly what they need. I will direct them here and suggest they buy your books as I have. Keep up the great work!
Alex
I am an ASL/Interpreter student at a Texas community college and I have to say that your new books in the series DJSC! are amazing! I actually told the staff there that these books are better than the ASL 4 textbooks we used last semester!
Bree L.
Don’t wait another day to benefit from the amazing courses available from Start ASL!
With all the resources you need, plus the most comprehensive ASL courses available today, this is the perfect way to open up your students to a beautiful new language.
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