FAQ’s for Program for Deaf Adults’ Continuing
Education Program
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 offered include American Sign Language for hearing students and Deaf foreigners; Basic English literacy; Math Skills; college preparation; recreational; and computer skills. PDA's Continuing Education Program also provides specialized workshops, develops instructional contract services off-campus, and offers innovative courses upon request of the Deaf community.
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What are examples of the classes offered?
- ACADEMIC STUDIES FOR DEAF ADULTS PROGRAM (ASDA)
- INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
- Regent's Competency Exam preparation
- GED Exam preparation
- ASL for Deaf international students
- Specific academic needs
- American Citizenship preparation
- COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
- Keyboarding and Telecommunication Skills
- Introduction to PC and Basic Word Processing
- Computer Maintenance for Deaf Non-Technicians
- Web Page Design
- DRIVER’S (LEARNER’S PERMIT) EDUCATION
- AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
- Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
- Continuing Education ASL classes (5 different levels)
- ASL Workshops
- Intensive Study in ASL (three advanced levels)
- Baby Fingers' Mommy & Me Sign Language
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I don’t have a High School diploma.
Can I sign up for a class in GED Preparation at PDA?
Program for Deaf Adults doesn’t offer High School Equivalency
Diploma (GED) Preparation classes. Instead, the Academic Studies
for Deaf Adults Program (ASDA) is offered to all Deaf and
Hard-of-Hearing individuals who have not completed high school
and wish to enroll in a continuing education program in order
to enhance their academic skills. Academic skills classes are offered in five levels of reading, writing and mathematics.
Upon registration, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students are screened
with a test in order to determine appropriate literacy and
mathematical level.
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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. For more information about individual instruction please visit the Individual Instrucion page.
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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.
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How do I pay for the classes?
You can pay for the classes via personal check, money order
or credit card. 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. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not available at the program. For additional information, please visit Financial Assistance and Payment Information page.
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