how can I become an American Sign Language Teacher in a high school setting?
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Get your RID certification and then get your teaching certification for the state you want to work in.\n\nFollow the link to see what the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has to say. (1)
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It is wonderful that you want to work in special ed, especially with autistics! \n\nHere are some things you can do as a teenager to prepare:\n\nRead as much as you can about autism, and other special needs.\n\nContact the autism parent community in your area and explain who you are, what you have been learning, and that you would like to offer yourself as a babysitter. Show you are serious by being able to give some basic information on autism, sensory integration dysfunction, TEACCH, PECS, Applied Behavior Analysis... and other programs and vocabulary. \n\nOffer to do volunteer work for that parent support group over the summer.\n\nCheck with your high school about students as teachers' assistants for single class periods. Ask to have one of your electives be as a teachers' assistant in the self-contained and/or autism programs. Be sure to have discussed this with the teacher in question, first... show what you know, explain your interest, etc.\n\nWhen you are in your junior/senior years of high school, and in college, work as a summer camp counselor at autism summer camps, and as a volunteer in autism programs both in schools and in your community.\n\nAfter you graduate high school:\n\nIf you have kept your grades up, you can apply to one of the better autism training colleges:\n\nhttp://edpsych.ed.sc.edu/pse/programs.html\n\nhttp://www.teacch.com/\n\nOr you can train at your nearest teaching college special education department, making sure to grab lots of human development, psychology, and behavioral courses. \n\nWhile you are getting your college degree, apply to work as a teacher's assistant or substitute teacher with your nearby school district. That experience can make a huge difference when you finally get your license and your own classroom.\n\nHere's a place or two to start your reading:\n\nhttp://www.autismweb.com/education.htm\n\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/info/autism.index.htm
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you must be a board passer and at least with  3 years experience in teaching.  try to  apply online  also
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To be a special education teacher in the United States, you must have the following:\n\n1. A college or university degree in a Special Education speciality, accredited by an agency recognized by United States licensing guidelines.\n\n2. Each state has its own set of tests, and you must pass them. They usually address basic academic skills, general social/cultural/arts knowledge, professional knowledge, and content- or speciality-specific knowledge.  Remember, these tests are based on American values and professional philosophies...you need to do some serious research before taking them.\n\n3. You must pass a background check.\n\n4. Your license will be state-specific, and you have to take additional coursework and/or pass additional tests when moving between states (in most cases).\n\nIf you are interested only in working with visually disabled students, you will need to contact one of the Schools for the Visually Impaired.\n\nhttp://www.learnanytime.com/blind/\n\nImmigration through employment:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/employment.htm\n\nGood luck!
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Try contacting Betsy Winston at Project TIEM Online, at Northeastern University.  She's in the ASL department.  The phone number is (866) 252-1199. You could also try Carol LeCava at the University of Tennessee.  That number is (865) 974-8495.  Both have distance programs and offer bachelor's for interpreting, but I'm not sure how much is online and how much is correspondence.\n\nI got this information by going to the website for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).  The website is located at http://www.rid.org/  \nFor more information on Bachelor's programs in interpreting, go to the website, scroll down and on the right hand side under "General Information" click on "Interpreter Training Programs".  When that page opens, click on "Interpreter Training Program Database".  When that page opens, click on "Search for Interpreter Training Programs".  Enter the info you want into the search engine (for program type, enter Distance).  There will be a bunch of colleges popping up.  I checked them out, but the only two that offer bachelor's degrees (rather than associates) are University of Tennessee and Northeastern University.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nPS - If you have to choose between the two programs, and you're at a draw as to where to go, I would go with the University of Tennessee, as they are certified by the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED).  CED certification applies more to programs training Teachers of the Deaf, but it's still a very worthy consideration if you're down to the wire and need to choose!
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go look at your local high school, they should know what the requirements are.
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call your local Community College, or the high-school guidance office. Either of them will be able to assist you.  \n\nGood luck.....I got my GED 20 years ago, went on to Community College, and then went on to get my Bachelor's in Health Science........reach for the stars!!!!!!
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I learned sign language from a deaf teacher. it was thew best way becuase there was only one way to communicate. its the same way i learned spanish as a kid. just have someone only speak english to you
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There is a website for Mass Dept of Ed.  This was found there.  There is much more info there.  The first source is the page with the requirements found below.  The second is where that page was linked from.  The third source is the general Mass. Dept of Ed site, you can go to "Educator Services" and get to some other resources.\n\n    \n(2) Requirements for Teacher Licensure.\n\n    (a) Preliminary. This is available only for licenses under 603 CMR 7.04 (3) (a)\n\n   1. Possession of a bachelor's degree.\n   2. Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.\n   3. Passing score on the subject matter knowledge test(s) appropriate to the license sought, based on the subject matter knowledge requirements set forth in 603 CMR 7.06, where available.\n   4. Competency Review for candidates seeking the following licenses:\n         1. Teacher of students with moderate disabilities, teacher of students with severe disabilities, teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and teacher of the visually impaired.\n         2. Fields for which there is no subject matter knowledge test available.\n   5. Additional requirements for the early childhood, elementary, teacher of students with moderate disabilities, and teacher of the visually impaired licenses:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching these populations:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n         3. Passing score on the Foundations of Reading test.\n   6. Additional requirements for the teacher of students with severe disabilities license:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching this population:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n   7. Additional requirements for the teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing license:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching this population:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n         3. Passing score on either a test of the teaching of reading to deaf and hard-of-hearing students approved by the Department, when available, or the Foundations of Reading test.\n   8. Evidence of sound moral character.
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maybe you need to look at different places like Rochester or Galludet or any college or high school that teach sign language to find the sign language midterm. I'm in ASL III Class, so mid term should not be easy to do and find.
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At least 4.  The RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) now requires that interpreters have a Bachelor's Degree, though it doesn't have to be in interpreting.  The idea behind this is that interpreters need to be fluent and knowledgable in English, so they are using a Bachelors Degree as the benchmark.  Beyond that, you need to be fluent in ASL.  The RID and NAD (National Association of the Deaf) are combining forces to come up with a test for interpreters.  Just being able to sign won't cut it.  You have to have enough expressive and receptive skills to accurately convey a message, and you must also have good judgment skills and the proper ethics.\n\nIt could be a long process, but a very rewarding one.
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You don't have to have any specific educational credential, but it can help open doors and it can also help you make connections. \n\nAlthough there are lots of actors out there who have high school or less, and are fabulous actors; most actors today have at least a bachelor's degree. Almost ALL actors at least have some acting classes behind them. \n\nYou should note that actors, like dancers, are almost always in training. They attend workshops, they take class, the work with private "tutors", all in a constant attempt to keep up their skills or learn new techniques. \n\nAnd again, not only does training/education help you with your craft, but it also helps you make connections - and connections can make or break your career. \n\nSome schools with fabulous, prestigious acting degree programs include:\n\nJulliard\nNew York University (Tisch School)\nUniversity of Missouri - Kansas City\nNorthwestern\nYale\n\n\nSome private institutes where you may or may not actually get a degree include: \n\nThe Actor's Studio\nThe Stella Adler Academy of Acting\nThe Sanford Meisner school in New York\nThe American Academy of Dramatic Art\nAmerican Conservatory Theatre (San Francisco)\n\n\nOne final point. Acting is a highly competitive field. When my husband is casting, and he is looking at resumes, he does note the education listed. If a role is down to two actors, he'll usually hire the one with a degree, because then he knows that the person has had certain basic training - which he expects will simplify working with that person.
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for high school it depends on the state generally you need to have a BA in a subject and Grad school courses in education, but there is a cirtification test he can take for the state he wishes to teach in and if he passes that then generally the school department works out a way for you to take any additional education courses at night or over the summer - there is just suh a demand for teachers. Or try Teach For America, they take BA grads and have you teach for I think 2 years in urban or at risk schools and then you get cirtified! Its a great program and free.\n\nFor college or university professor he needs to stay in school and get a Graduate degree or PhD.
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First you will most probably need a bachelor in either german or history [if you do not have one already].  Most colleges and universities [at least here in Canada] have some online/distance options for courses, and if you are a few years apart from completing your degree/diploma, you may want to take some "freshing-up" courses.  \n\nHistory is probably more popular of a choice as all high schools will have that subject- german is not given at all high schools [depending where you are of course], so I would check first with the schools in your area if there is any demand or need for a teacher.  \n\nIn order to teach in most schools, you are required to have an education degree.  The degree program for high school is more subject specific than elementary, which tends to be generalist.  The High School Teacher Education program is usually about a year long and should include a practicum in which you would be assigned a school to teach at and a teacher to mentor you.  Different colleges and universities have different options in their program, so you would probably want to contact ones in your area to see what kind of schedule and options they offer.  Some may have online courses you can take, while others will insist on on-campus learning.\n\nAfter completing and graduating, you should be eligible to apply for the teaching license/certification for your state/province/country.\n\nAfter that, the most logical step would to become a substitute teacher, after which you would be able to apply for a full time position.\n\nOf course I would suggest first that you contact a history or german high school teacher in your area and ask if you can observe/volunteer in their classroom so you can see if teaching is something that you want to do.  Since you are a stay at home mom, you may also try tutoring students if possible to see how you like it.\n\nHope that helps, and good luck!! :)
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I believe all states have a minimum Bachelor's Degree as a requirement for Teaching. Some ,like NY ,require a Master's. Check out the Arizona Department of Education's website for specific requirements or just visit any local 4 year college.\n\nhttp://www.ade.state.az.us/certification/\n\nhttp://coe.arizona.edu/pages/\n\nGood luck to you! :)
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ESL is an endorsement area in Texas.  As you are already certified, you would need approximately 4 courses and the appropriate licensure test.  You could fit it in within a year if you have a college nearby which is approved by the state with the endorsement area and which offers the classes on a regular basis.
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See my answer http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjMlD7OAHX9tfoW8fkuNEcrsy6IX?qid=1005121501236\n\nThe important part is "In the United States this is location specific. There is a national rating and membership in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Their outline of how to become a certified Sign Language Interpreter is at http://www.rid.org/start.html." (1)\n\nI don't know what the situation is in California, but I would expect it to be quite progressive. Check on your state website and you will likely be able to find California's requirements and testing procedures.\n\nAsk around. There may be some universitys that already have a reputation for turning out interpreters. Look for one that has a high percentage of Deaf students because that will help you immerse yourself in the language. \n\nThat immersion is necessary. As one book puts it, "knowledge without experience is like a jackass carrying a load of books." It's like the experience we've had on the computer. Going into chat rooms has helped more people learn to type than all the business schools that have ever been.\n\nGood luck. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Many actors take Sign Language as a way to free up their bodies and to make themselves more expressive.