: Last Updated: 12 March 2021

TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam

TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam has been designed to assess the candidate’s skills and knowledge while teaching American Sign Language. It is assessed whether the entry-level educator in the Sign language field is equipped and possesses the skills to teach in Texas public schools.

Eligibility for TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam (184)

To be eligible to appear for the exam, a candidate must fulfill the following conditions-

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
Must complete an educator preparation program in Texas to be considered for a Texas teaching certificate.

If the program has been completed from a state other than Texas but does not have the certificate then the candidate must complete and obtain a letter of eligibility.

If the program has not been completed then-candidate should enroll in an SBEC approved program.

Syllabus of TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam (184)

The examination is conducted to test the skills of the candidate in the following core areas:

General Language Acquisition
Second Language Acquisition
Teaching American Sign Language
Linguistics of American Sign Language
Sociology and Cultural Anthropology
Aspects of American Deaf Culture

Content or the core areas covered in this exam are called domains. Each domain covers one or more standards of field for the educators and within each domain, there are a set of competencies. American Sign language consists of only one domain where standards are assessed from I-VI.

Format of TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam (184)

The examination is computer-based.
The allotted time for the candidate to complete the exam is 5 hours.
MCQ or selected response-based examination with 80 questions based on the American Sign Language exam framework.
Exams may cover questions that are not calculated during the scoring.
Questions on this exam range from grades EC–12.

How to Apply for TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam (184)?

Candidates can apply online for the exam by taking an appointment and can avail themselves of this facility round the year. The examination is available nationally and the candidates are required to register using the website and schedule an appointment in advance. Exam Fee- $116 is applicable as the examination fee. Additional fees may apply.

Score for TExES American Sign Language ASL Exam (184)

A passing score of 240 is required for candidates to qualify for the exam. The examination is based on the standard American Sign Language Framework.