Teaching American Sign Language

This record was last updated on February 25, 2020, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: No exam
Education: Specific course
Experience: None
Background check: Not reported

Specialization Requirements for the American Sign Language Endorsement – Academic Class. (1) A bachelor’s or higher degree with certification in an academic class coverage; and, (2) Eighteen (18) semester hours in American Sign Language to include three (3) semester hours in each area specified below: (a) First and second language acquisition; (b) Linguistics of American Sign Language; (c) Aspects of the deaf culture and community; (d) Methods of teaching American Sign Language; (e) American Sign Language IV; and, (f) American Sign Language literature; or (3) A bachelor’s or higher degree with certification in an academic class coverage, and a valid Professional Level Certificate issued by the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA).

Requirements reported by the state

Exam: No exam
Education: Specific course required
Experience: No experience

Issuing body

Department: FL Department of Education
Division: Bureau of Teacher Certification
Address: 325 W Gaines Street Ste 201 Turlington Bldg. Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Phone: (850) 245-0505
Agency website: www.firn.edu/doe/
Last updated: February 25, 2020

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