Our classes are usually between 8-15 students, and we meet via Zoom. For the IEW Writing classes student work is uploaded to Google Classroom each week as a Google Doc, and we grade each paper using a rubric that matches the weekly checklist or the new IEW Gradebook. We also edit the document directly with suggestions.
Please fill out this Google form showing your interest in any of our writing classes.
Please fill out this Google form showing interest in the American Sign Language Class.
Also, you can send us an email if you are interested in any of these courses or 1:1 tutoring. beth.oconnor66@gmail.com
2025-2026 Full Year Courses
by Beth O’Connor – beth.oconnor66@gmail.com
American Sign Language – I have my master’s degree in deaf education. I will be offering a 28-week ASL course using an online free curriculum. Deaf Culture topics will also be introduced. This is for students in grades 6-12. Cost: $550 broken up into two payments. $275 due by July 1, 2025, and $275 due by January 1, 2026. Begins Thursday, September 11, 12:00PM CST
ASL Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to do the following:
- use a basic vocabulary of ASL signs and numbers including pronouns, verbs, questions words, foods, places, people, transportation, family members, common objects, colors, time, dates, and activities
- to make introductions, get attention, negotiate the environment and ask for a sign.
- recognize and employ the syntax and fundamental grammatical rules of ASL including yes/no questions, wh-questions, agent markers, non-manual markers, negative responses, dual pronouns, and role shifting
- show a basic understanding of Deaf Culture and sensitivity.
- demonstrate beginning level mastery of receptive and expressive fingerspelling.
- interact with members of the Deaf community in local communities if possible.
Structure and Style for Students – 1C which includes Fix It! Grammar – Level 5. Begins Wednesday, August 13, 1:00PM CST . (A second section may be added if needed).
You can also earn English Comp 1 and English Comp 2 Dual-Enrollment Credits through Christian Halls International: https://christianhalls.org/iew. CHI/SEU/Donnelley are paid separately from my costs below.
***You DO NOT need to be in the dual-enrollment course to take this class***
Cost: $600 broken up into two payments. $300 due by July 1, 2025, and $300 due by January 1, 2026.
The materials needed are posted below.
IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons with Fix It! Grammar – Level 3: Begins Tuesday, September 9, 2:30PM CST. 30-week class for grades 6-12. Cost: $550 broken up into two payments. $275 due by July 1, 2025, and $275 due by January 1, 2026. The materials needed are posted below.
Materials Needed:
US History-Based Writing Lessons
- U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo] $55.00
- Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students $9.00
- Fix It!™ Grammar: Level 3 Robin Hood – Teacher/Student Combo $29.00
IEW Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons
- Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo] $55.00
- Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students $9.00
- Fix It!™ Grammar: Level 3 Robin Hood – Teacher/Student Combo $29.00
Structure and Style for Students – 1C/Fix It! Grammar – Level 5
Cancellation Policies
For these classes, no refund with be given after the second date of the course. If you choose to withdraw your student before then, it will be prorated with an additional $75 non-refundable fee.
IEW Virtual Writing Classes 