The Continuing Education programs are designed for non-degree individuals
   who wish to enhance their academic, linguistic and/or life skills. The courses
   include American Sign Language for hearing students and Deaf foreigners;
   G.E.D. Preparation; Basic English and Math Literacy Skills; recreational and
   technological skills.  PDA's Continuing Education Program also provides
   specialized professional development workshops, develops instructional
   contract services off-campus, and offers innovative courses upon request of
   the Deaf community.  

    ENGLISH AND MATH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR DEAF ADULTS

      Reading
      Writing
      Math
      G.E.D. Bridge to College for Deaf Adults Program

    INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION

      Specific academic needs
      Regents Exam Preparation
      Citizenship Preparation
      Preparation for ASLTA Provisional Certificate

    DRIVER'S (LEARNER'S PERMIT) EDUCATION

    CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CONVERSATIONAL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

      Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
      Intensive Study in ASL (ISASL) Levels 1-4
      ASL Fingerspelling, Numbers & Glossing Levels 1-2

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

      ASL Studies for Professionals

   Another component of the English literacy curriculum is Individual Instruction.
   One-to-one instruction is offered to students with specific academic needs,
   such as Regent's Competency and G.E.D. Exams preparation, citizenship, etc.
   This instruction is provided to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing and
   late-deafened adults to assist them in all their educational needs. Individual
   Instruction meets for two hours and is available in different program lengths:
   6 sessions, 12 sessions, and 18 sessions, which can be scheduled at any time
   depending on the availability of a teacher to meet with a student.