Leadership Tip Sheet (ASL/English)

Leadership is how school leaders establish, model, and sustain an ASL/English bilingual vision, one that puts American Sign Language, English, and Deaf and hard of hearing identity at the center of the program. Use this tip sheet as a quick reference to the eight areas where leadership shapes that vision, including vision and philosophy, policy, instructional leadership, staff evaluation, school culture, family and community engagement, accountability for ASL use, and how money and resources are allocated. Use it to reflect on your own practice and see where leadership can more consistently support full language access and strong outcomes.