Concept-O-Rama!

Presented by Jennifer Francisco

October 24, 2026
9am - 12pm CT / 10am - 1pm ET
0.3 PS CEUs

Presented in ASL

Workshop Description:
In this workshop, participants will work on how to stretch their “interpreting brains” by learning new ways of signing concepts and vocabulary words. Too often, interpreters become too comfortable with “common” or “simple” signs for concepts and vocabulary words; oftentimes, “common” or “simple” signs may not be appropriate or conceptually accurate. Participants will discuss and analyze their signing choices and decide which signing choices are appropriate/inappropriate and why. This will lead them to expanding their signing banks. Interpreters also struggle with fingerspelling to their students and fingerspelling is crucial to students’ success in reading and writing.

Educational Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify the context behind a concept or vocabulary and sign it correctly

• Discuss different ways of signing a concept or vocabulary and explain why they choose the way of signing 

• Brainstorm different ways of signing a concept or vocabulary

• Discuss the importance of fingerspelling a concept or vocabulary before signing

DISCLAIMER:

Should you require any accommodations, please contact us at kayla@signlanguagestudiosllc.com.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.3 PS CEUs, at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.

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