To me, that's the true definition of what a bilingual program should be...ASL and spoken English. Many in the deaf education field do not agree, though. And I would support the spoken English with the use of cued speech as a source of modification. (I can actually envision some of the folks cringing as they read this, LOL). I really wonder...are there any deaf education programs that promote bilingual education in this sense? I know plenty that has "bi-bi" slapped on their agenda, being that it is ASL and written English...but spoken English? Has anyone heard of a bilingual program with ASL and spoken English? If so, please let me know.
