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ASL Flurry Webinars & Workshops
American Sign Language–English interpreters and professionals working with the Deaf community can develop practical skills and specialized knowledge to advance their careers and improve service delivery for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Webinars and workshops are free to view, with processing fees only for those seeking in-service or professional development credits.
Free Webinars for Viewing
Browse through our collection of free on-demand webinars, which have been previously recorded and are available for your convenience. These workshops cover a wide range of topics and are a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. Workshops and webinars are free to view. CEU processing fees apply only to those seeking credit, keeping our content accessible to students and marginalized communities.
Language Acquisition
Dr. Petra Horn-Marsh
Watch this engaging webinar on early childhood language development, where Petra explores key language acquisition theories and shares practical strategies for enriching communication. Learn expert-backed approaches to supporting literacy and language growth, with a special focus on Deaf and hard of hearing children and children with communication challenges.
Presented in ASL
The Nitty Gritty of Educational Interpreting
Dr. Melissa Smith
Dr. Smith’s research reveals the complexity of educational interpreting and the decisions interpreters make moment to moment. In this dynamic webinar, learn the five primary tasks and three overarching goals that guide practice, enriched by professional insight and personal stories about ethics, language access, and supporting Deaf students.
Presented in ASL
Deaf Interpreters in Post-Secondary Settings
Dr. Rosemary Wanis
Discover how Deaf interpreters enhance access and inclusion in college classrooms. Dr. Wanis introduces research on Deaf interpreters in higher education, with examples of Deaf Interpreter–Hearing Interpreter (DI–HI) teamwork, communication strategies, and cultural mediation that support Deaf students’ engagement, participation, and academic success.
Presented in ASL
Where's the Line?
Dr. Melissa Smith
Build a strong foundation in educational interpreting through this webinar. Examine scaffolding strategies, the IRE/IRF instructional cycle, and empathetic interpreting approaches that support Deaf students’ engagement. Learn how interpreters collaborate with teachers to promote access, participation, and academic success in inclusive K–12 classroom settings.
Presented in ASL & English
Promoting Diversity in Interpreting: Take Action
Join ASL Flurry by earning your CEUs with us. Your fees help us to continue to offer free, high-quality webinars and workshops that strengthen the field of ASL interpreting. Get CEUs, professional development, or in-service training credits to grow your skills and meet continuing education requirements.
Your support expands access to expert-led, CEU-eligible training for working and aspiring interpreters—especially those from marginalized communities.
Make an impact that lasts. Become an ASL Flurry sponsor today.
ASL Flurry Premium Tier App Sponsors
In 2025, Sue Wright sponsored twelve annual licenses to bring sign language learning games to Deaf and hard of hearing children and youth. We sincerely thank everyone who subscribes to the Premium tier of the ASL Flurry app. Each paid subscription supports ASL Flurry’s robust free version, helping bring American Sign Language to children in thousands of homes where sign language is not yet used.
Elementary Education & Webinar Sponsors and Contributors
Content Sponsors: IDEAL, private donors (S&VC) – supporting high-quality elementary education resources for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
Content Contributors: Stephanie Johnson (LAUSD), Bianca Gomez (LAUSD), Jennifer Best (LAUSD) – educators providing expertise to ensure accurate, engaging elementary education content.
Webinar Sponsors: Colorado Department of Education, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Tehama County Office of Education – enabling webinars that provide professional development for educators and interpreters working with Deaf and hard of hearing people.
Webinar Contributors: Dr. Rosemary Wanis, Dr. Melissa Smith – experts delivering research-based insights and practical strategies in elementary education and educational interpreting webinars.
ASL Poetry and Video Contributor:
Bonnie Chauncey-Riggs, on behalf of Tom Riggs—Deaf poet, former Vice President of the American Sign Language Teachers Association—presenting an ASL video journal documenting a personal journey with cancer.
