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Updated - 02/10/08

WA-ASLTA
Washington State - American Sign Language
Teacher's Association

WA-ASLTA    P.O. Box 1572, Edmonds WA 98020 - 1572

"About WA-ASLTA"

The Philosophy and Objectives of WA-ASLTA:

PHILOSOPHY

Quality American Sign Language (ASL) instruction is highly valued and crucial to the preservation of ASL and the culture of Deaf people.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of WA ASLTA are:

Section 1.  To promote:

   a.  The official recognition of ASL as a legitimate and unique human language.
   b.  Competent and quality ASL instruction statewide.
   c.  The certification of ASL/Deaf Studies teachers by national ASLTA.

Section 2.  To provide professional development for ASL/Deaf Studies teachers.

Section 3. To maintain a directory of ASL teachers and programs within the WA-ASLTA jurisdiction.

Section 4.  To provide an effective avenue for the exchange of information regarding methods and materials in the instruction of ASL.

Section 5. To provide input to the national ASLTA in standards and procedures regarding the teaching of American Sign Language.

     
     The complete Bylaws of WA-ASLTA are available for viewing.