Announcement: VCSL Checklist Training Workshop

The National ASL & English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education is pleased to announce the Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Checklist Training, a two-weekend workshop designed for mentors and professionals working with Deaf children aged 0–5 years.

Workshop Objectives:
Using a transdisciplinary approach, participants will:

• Explore methods for assessing young children’s language and learning in home and educational settings.
• Discuss appropriate assessment tools for identifying diverse children's language and literacy needs.
• Engage with the VCSL Checklist tool tailored for young Deaf children.

Workshop Details:

Seating is limited to 20 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for those who meet the following criteria:

• Fluency in academic and social ASL*
• Knowledge of ASL and English psycholinguistics, developmental language milestones, cognitive and social child development, and Deaf culture.
• Familiarity with general cognitive, social, language, and emergent literacy assessments.
• Understanding of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and/or Individual Educational Programs (IEP).

Please note: This workshop will be conducted in ASL only, without interpretation.

Registration Requirements:

• Submit a brief CV detailing your job title/position.
• Provide evidence of ASL proficiency (e.g., ASLPI Score 4.0 or equivalent).
• Applicants who do not meet the requirements will be reimbursed if not approved.

For more information or to register, please contact:
Email: naslece08@gmail.com

Thank you, and we look forward to your participation!

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Registration Information

Fee: $395.00 per person

Capacity: Seating is limited to 20 participants. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the applicant meets the stated criteria.

Payment Deadline:
Purchase Orders must be received no later than June 1, 2025.

Submission Details:
All paperwork should be submitted to:
Laurene Simms
Chief Bilingual Officer
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

Purchase Orders can also be made payable to NASLECE and emailed to naslece08@gmail.com.

Registration Deadline:
The deadline for registration is July 1, 2025. Please note that no refunds will be issued after July 1, 2025.

Next Steps:
Please complete the online registration form provided on the last page