Provisional Level Certification

Certified teachers have met the requirements according to standards established by the ASLTA. The teacher, certified at the Provisional level, has demonstrated proficiency in ASL, basic knowledge about teaching ASL by developing course outlines and lesson planning. Provisional certification is valid for up to four years and may be extended for an additional two years by special request. Candidates for certificatio who have held Provisional Certificates for four years must apply and be evaluated for the Qualified Certficate to maintain certification unless an extension of Provisional certification has been granted.

Candidates for Provisional certification must prepare and submit to the Evaluation Committee Chairperson the following documentation:

1. A Portfolio which includes:
   • Documentation of your ASL experience/use. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years experience using ASL on a daily basis.
   • Documentation of your ASL teaching experience.
   • Proof of identity.
   • Sample Course Outline/Syllabus and Lesson Plan from a course you have taught.
2. 1/2" VHS Videotape, DVD, or CD-ROM (15 to 20 minutes maximum length of recorded material). Content to include:
   • Introduce yourself.
   • Explain your ASL experience/use demonstrating that you have a minimum of five years experience using ASL in a frequent/daily basis.
   • Explain the typical setting(s) in which you teach ASL and how your course syllabus (goals/objectives/activities/evaluation procedures) address the particular needs of your instructional setting.
   • Describe your primary methodology for teaching, including books and/or materials you typically use and how you use them.
   • Demonstrate your teaching strategies.

How your Portfolio and Videotape/DVD/CD-ROM will be evaluated:

1. Your Portfolio documentation will be evaluated to ensure that you meet the minimum standards of professional experience. It is recommended that you have some (1 to 2 years) teaching experience before applying for Provisional certification.
2. Your Videotape/DVD/CD-ROM will be used to document your competency using ASL, and your experience and familiarity with teaching ASL. the videotaping should be done according to the instructions provided to ensure the best possible conditions for evaluating your ASL skills and familiarity with appropriate language teaching techniques.
3. In order to be certified, you must demonstrate ability to communicate using ASL on the videotape/DVD/CD-ROM.