2026 Language & Literacy Symposium
May
1
to Mar 31

2026 Language & Literacy Symposium

The 2026 Language & Literacy Symposium (virtual) will explore sessions focused on strengthening language and literacy for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind children through ASL and English. Registration opens soon. Symposium content will be available beginning May 1st. Live keynote presentations April 30th and May 7th.

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ASL Discovery Weekend
May
2
to May 3

ASL Discovery Weekend

Join us for ASL Discovery Weekend, a hands-on learning experience for families, professionals, and community members. This immersive weekend focuses on building practical ASL skills through visual storytelling, classifiers, fingerspelling strategies, and real-world practice.

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Knitting for Dogs - An ASL Story
Mar
28

Knitting for Dogs - An ASL Story

ASL Up Network is proud to host the world premiere of Knitting for Dogs – An ASL Story, a beautifully produced ASL story created by Sally is Sarah Productions.

This engaging ASL story brings the beloved book to life through rich visual language, creativity, and storytelling. Designed to be accessible and meaningful, the production supports language and literacy development for Deaf and hearing children, families, and the professionals who support them.

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Instrument Classifiers:  Making ASL Come Alive
Mar
24

Instrument Classifiers: Making ASL Come Alive

Instrument classifiers are a powerful part of American Sign Language that allow signers to visually show how objects are held, used, and moved. In this interactive class, participants will explore how instrument classifiers add clarity, depth, and accuracy to everyday communication.

This session will focus on recognizing, forming, and using instrument classifiers in meaningful contexts. Through guided examples and practice, participants will learn how classifiers help move ASL beyond single signs into richer, more descriptive storytelling and conversation.

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Exploring the 5 Handshape in ASL
Feb
24

Exploring the 5 Handshape in ASL

Exploring the 5 Handshape in ASL is a focused class that helps participants understand how one handshape can be used to create many different signs and meanings in American Sign Language. Learners will explore common and more advanced signs using the 5 handshape and see how movement, location, and facial expression change meaning. This class is open to ASL learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced, and is designed to deepen understanding of how ASL works as a visual language.

$9.99 per person

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Beginning ASL:  The Basics
Feb
10

Beginning ASL: The Basics

Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of ASL, including visual communication norms, everyday vocabulary, and basic sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on practical, real-life use of ASL, helping learners feel comfortable incorporating signs into daily routines, interactions, and family life.

$9.99 per person

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Holiday Signs in ASL
Dec
2

Holiday Signs in ASL

Join our ASL Holiday Signs Class!

Celebrate the season with ASL Up Network by learning holiday-themed signs. Our class welcomes everyone.  Discover the joy of communicating through American Sign Language and bring inclusivity to your celebrations.

Experience the warmth of the season through the expressive world of American Sign Language.

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