the asl fund
During the 2025–2026 school year, our American Sign Language (ASL) program entered its second year and truly hit its stride. With students in every grade receiving instruction twice a week, ASL has become Los Encinos School’s second language of choice.
As a visual and expressive language, ASL offers unique benefits that extend well beyond communication. Learning ASL strengthens visual attention, memory, spatial awareness, and nonverbal communication skills while encouraging students to think and express themselves in new ways. Just as importantly, it fosters empathy, inclusivity, and a deeper appreciation for Deaf culture and the many ways people communicate and connect.
During the 2025–2026 school year, our American Sign Language (ASL) program entered its second year and truly hit its stride. With students in every grade receiving instruction twice a week, ASL has become Los Encinos School’s second language of choice.
As a visual and expressive language, ASL offers unique benefits that extend well beyond communication. Learning ASL strengthens visual attention, memory, spatial awareness, and nonverbal communication skills while encouraging students to think and express themselves in new ways. Just as importantly, it fosters empathy, inclusivity, and a deeper appreciation for Deaf culture and the many ways people communicate and connect.
By embracing ASL, we are expanding the possibilities of language education at Los Encinos School, providing students with valuable skills that enrich their learning, broaden their perspectives, and reinforce our commitment to building a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood.
By embracing ASL, we are expanding the possibilities of language education at Los Encinos School, providing students with valuable skills that enrich their learning, broaden their perspectives, and reinforce our commitment to building a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood.