What is the Signing Time Academy?

The Signing Time Academy is a global network of Certified Instructors who offer community sign language classes based on the award-winning Signing Time products. Instructors can also sell Signing Time products locally, making it easy and convenient for others to expand their Signing Time DVD library.

Instructors will offer classes and workshops to anyone who wishes to have quality sign language interaction with the child(ren) in their life!

 

General Academy FAQs

1. When is the Signing Time Academy "officially" accepting Instructor Applications?
• We will begin accepting instructor applications on or around Monday, October 19, 2009.
• You can pre-register to be a Signing Time Academy Instructor by filling out the form on the right.
2. I want to become an Instructor. What do I do next?
   • Visit the Becoming an Instructor page to get an overview of the requirements for each level of certification and fill out the pre-registration form on the right side of this page.  You can begin pulling together the things you will need for the certification process while you wait for the Academy to officially open.
     
3. I am interested in taking academy classes. When can I sign up?
   • Signing Time Academy classes will be available soon after our launch in October. Please visit the Find a Class page and pre-register to be notified when classes are available.
4. What kind of classes will be offered by Certified Instructors?

 

Baby Signing Time Play & Sign classes are a "mommy-and-me" format, where parents with babies and toddlers (3-36 months) can come together for some quality play time. The curriculum centers around ASL vocabulary and songs taught in the Baby Signing Time DVDs. You'll practice and learn ASL signs as you sing songs, play games, read books, wiggle around, and engage in fun activities. Each class is approximately 45 minutes in length. Two 8-week sessions are offered. (Class offerings may vary at the instructor's discretion.)

Signing Time Classes are offered through Certified Instructors in a similar format. Instructors may hold weekly classes, one-time introductory workshops, playgroups, or simple outings that give children and parents the opportunity to practice the signs they are learning from the Signing Time DVD series.