Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 584 - TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
Division 420 - STATE STANDARDS FOR TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Section 584-420-0600 - American Sign Language Specialization: Program Standards
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Candidates who are prepared for the American Sign Language specialization will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, professional dispositions and cultural competencies necessary to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of students in American Sign Language learning environments.
(2) The Commission may provide approval to an educator preparation program or course of study that prepares candidates for a World Language: American Sign Language specialization only if it includes:
(3) Standard 1: Candidates demonstrate knowledge and skills related to first and second language acquisition;
(4) Standard 2: Candidates demonstrate knowledge and skills related to linguistics of American Sign Language;
(5) Standard 3: Candidates demonstrate knowledge and skills related to aspects of the deaf culture and community;
(6) Standard 4: Candidates demonstrate knowledge and skills related to methods of teaching American Sign Language;
(7) Standard 5: Candidates demonstrate knowledge and skills related to American Sign Language Literature.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430; 342.455-342.495 & 342.553