Winter Workshop - January 10th, 2026

This session explores practical strategies for building an engaging, fully immersive ASL environment without relying on auditory cues. Participants will learn how to establish strong visual norms, implement high-energy instructional routines that limit side conversations, and use nonverbal classroom management techniques that promote accountability and attention. The workshop also highlights sustainable practices that support teacher well-being, including student-led structures, reusable visual tools, and low-prep differentiation. Attendees will leave with a clear 5-point plan for increasing engagement, reducing off-task behavior, and strengthening immersion in the ASL classroom.

- Bethany Davis & Pamela Farley

This session focuses on teacher well-being through sustainable, approachable self-care practices. Participants will examine how small, intentional changes to daily or weekly routines can significantly improve their emotional resilience, energy, and job satisfaction. Through guided reflection and practical examples, attendees will identify habits that nurture their personal and professional needs while reducing burnout. The session emphasizes proactive, manageable strategies that empower educators to care for themselves consistently—ultimately strengthening their capacity to care for others.

- ASL Teacher Collective Team 

Executive Function is a set of skills that control and regulate other skills, enabling us to manage everyday tasks. We cannot assume all students have mastered things like planning, organizing and problem-solving. By using strategy boards and other tools, we can embed executive function into our existing schedule and empower students to succeed.  

- Pamela Farley

We will explore various AI tools that can be used in lesson planning and educational tasks in an ASL classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with these tools and address their individual needs.

- Bethany Davis