Austin Sign Language School (ASLS), incorporated in 1977 by the late Fran Herrington-Borre, is a non-profit organization which offers quality sign language instruction for adult students, ages 14 and above, in Austin, Texas. NO CHILDREN’S CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE.
Areas of sign language instruction include Fingerspelling, Manual Communication, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), American Sign Language (ASL), Contact Sign, Interpreter Training, and Deaf Culture. Classes are beginning to advanced but ASLS does not have an interpreter training program. Our courses are not accredited, and we do not issue transcripts. .
General Announcements
| 2016-2017 Classes |
| Fall 2016 Tuesdays, NW Austin: Sept. 13-Nov. 15, 2016 Thursdays, South TSD: Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 2016 Spring 2017 Tuesdays, NW Austin: January 3-March 7, 2017 Thursdays, South TSD: January 5-March 9, 2017 Summer 2017 Thursdays, South TSD: June 8-July 27, 2017 No NW Austin Summer Classes Fall 2017 Date to be determined |
Fall 2016 INFORMATION
Fall Registration begins August 4, 2016
Tuition $130
Credit cards accepted for on-line registrations.
Fall 2016 Classes
- Fall semester begins September 13, 2016. Payment must be submitted by Sept. 9, 2016. Click here for Quick Reference Schedule. Mail-in and on-line registration and payment must be submitted by June 6, 2016. Click here for course information.
Fall 2016 Adult Courses and Locations
Pre-register to ensure courses can be offered.
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Tuesday Nights – Westover Hills Sept. 13-Nov. 15 |
Thursday Nights – Texas School for the Deaf Sept. 15-Nov. 17 |
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5:30-7:00 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m. |
5:30-7:00 p.m. 7:15-8:45 p.m. 1301* ** is on-line
limited to 10 students |
*Course contingent on having enough enrolled and pre-paid students.
** DARS Interpreter CEUs approved
- SOUTH LOCATION – Thursday Nights
Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)
Ford/CTE Vocational Building
1102 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
Enter TSD through the Elizabeth Street gate after 5:30 p.m.
Click here for map of TSD.
- Fall classes meet at TSD for 10 weeks on Thursday nights, beginning Sept. 15, 2016 with specific courses from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:15-8:45 p.m.
- NORTHWEST LOCATION – Tuesday Nights
Westover Hills Church of Christ
8332 Mesa
Austin, TX 78759
- Fall classes meet at Westover for 10 weeks on Tuesday nights, beginning Sept. 13, 2016 with specific courses from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:15-8:45 p.m.
- COST AND REGISTRATION
- The cost is $130.00 per student per course. ($5.00 discount for second family member taking a course during a semester).
- Pre-registration for ASLS classes is required. To pre-register, register on-line or send registration form and fee at least one week prior to first class session. Course Offerings depend on number of registrations received for each course. Click here for registration. Austin Sign Language School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We welcome all interested students, regardless of race, religion, creed, age or disability.
