Province to Offer New Sign Language Courses to High School Students

Thursday, 11 March 2021 14:25

By Linda Morgan

Ontario will soon offer sign language courses to secondary students.

Starting in September, the province will offer second-language classes in American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ).

Education Minister Stephen Lecce says this move is a step towards increasing accessibility in the province.

"By expanding second-language course options for students, our Government is cementing its role as a leader in providing innovative learning opportunities."

The province is the first jurisdiction in Canada to offer an LSQ curriculum, and one of the first to develop an ASL second-language curriculum.

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Province to Offer New Sign Language Courses to High School Students

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