FAQ’s for Program for Deaf Adults’ Continuing Education Program
What continuing education classes does PDA offer?
What are examples of the classes offered?
I have taken and passed some of the RCT tests but failed Global Studies and American History tests. Can I take a class to prepare myself for these RCT tests?
What are the differences between Continuing Education ASL Program and the Intensive Study in ASL Program?
How do I pay for the classes?
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What continuing education classes does PDA offer?
The Continuing Education programs are designed for non-degree individuals who wish to enhance their academic, linguistic and/or life skills. The courses include American Sign Language for hearing students and Deaf foreigners; GED Preparation; Basic English and Math Literacy Skills; recreational and technological skills. PDA's Continuing Education Program also provides specialized professional development workshops, develops instructional contract services off-campus, and offers innovative courses upon request of the Deaf community
What are examples of the classes offered?
- ENGLISH AND MATH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR DEAF ADULTS
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- GED Bridge to College Program
- INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
- Specific academic needs
- Regents Exam Preparation
- Citizenship Preparation
- COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
- How to Make Your Own ASL Vlogs?
- Introduction to Digital Moviemaking Taught in ASL
- Introduction to Web 2.0 Taught in ASL
- DRIVER’S (LEARNER’S PERMIT) EDUCATION
- YOGA IN ASL
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
- Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
- Continuing Education ASL classes (5 different levels)
- Intensive Study in ASL (three advanced levels)
- BABY FINGERS SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
- Baby/Toddler ASL
- Creative Sign And Play For Kids, 2-5 Years Old
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
- Preparation for ASLTA Provisional Certificate
- ASL Portfolio: The Five Competencies
- ASL Studies for Professionals
I have taken and passed some of the Regents Competency Tests (RCT) but failed Global Studies and American History Tests. Can I take a class to prepare myself for these RCT tests?
Another component of the ASDA curriculum is Individual Instruction. One-to-one instruction is offered to students with specific academic needs, such as Regent’s Competency and GED Exams preparation, citizenship, etc. This instruction is provided to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing and late-deafened adults to assist them in all their educational needs. Individual Instruction meets for two hours and is available in different program lengths: 6 sessions, 12 sessions, and 18 sessions, which can be scheduled at any time depending on the availability of a teacher to meet with a student.
What are the differences between Continuing Education ASL Program and the Intensive Study in ASL Program?
The main difference is the length of classroom instruction. The Continuing Education ASL Program consists of five sequential levels, offering 24 hours per level, while the Intensive Study in ASL Program (ISASL), also four different levels, offers 45 hours per level.
You can pay for the classes via personal check, money order or credit card. There is also a program that can help you with the monthly payments. If you have an active case opened with a VESID counselor, you can meet with your counselor to discuss your educational and vocational goals. If you are eligible, the VESID counselor may help pay for your classes. For more information on registration: visit the How to Register site.