North Carolina Dual Language Conference
The North Carolina Dual Language Conference took place on April 22-23, 2008, in Charlotte. Two groups of educators (novices and veterans) heard from speakers about how to implement and expand dual language/immersion programs.
The presentations and handouts from the conference are posted below as links to PDF files for ease of downloading. Plans for the next conference are already underway.
Please direct all questions and inquiries to Ann Marie Gunter, Second Language Consultant, at agunter@dpi.state.nc.us
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Posted by am.gunter | May 4, 2008 | 10:53 PM | Permalink | Professional Resources | Comments (0)
SBE Policies Impact Foreign Language Education in 2007
See the official NC DPI Update regarding May and June SBE action on High School Courses taken in Middle Grades for graduation credit and American Sign Language (ASL) courses and teacher certification.
Outline of the Course Coding Structure
Appendix A contains information about taking Middle School Courses for High School Credit
Download ASL Standard Course of Study
Download ASL Teacher Standards and licensing information
Posted by h.fasciano | September 14, 2007 | 10:24 AM | Permalink | Legislation & State Board Policy | Comments (0)
Spanish Embassy Administrator Seminar in Raleigh
The Spanish Embassy, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Visiting Internationa Faculty Program hosted the embassy's annual administrator seminar in Raleigh, September 9-11, 2007. Three key presentations are available:
Latinos in North Carolina by Axel Lluch
Posted by h.fasciano | September 13, 2007 | 1:34 PM | Permalink | Announcements | Comments (0)
Friday Updates
The Friday Updates are email newsletters sent out periodically that contain information about foreign language education, including: news, teacher resources, student resources, professional development opportunities, etc.
Here are some recent Friday Updates:
Friday Update (April 18-May 6, 2008)
Friday Update (April 11, 2008)
If you would like to receive the Friday Updates in your emailbox, join one of the listservs for foreign language educators in North Carolina by going to http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/archives/2005/07/listservs_1.php to decide which listserv would be most beneficial. Then, follow the directions to sign up.
Posted by am.gunter | May 12, 2007 | 8:31 AM | Permalink | Professional Resources | Comments (0)
K-5 Dual Language/Immersion Curriculum
The K-5 Dual Language/Immersion Curriculum was completed as part of the state FLAP grant project "Building the K-5 Infrastructure for Dual Language/Immersion Programs." The draft curriculum was written by teachers and administrators representing 11 dual language/ immersion schools in the state to guide the development of foreign language competencies in these programs and is inclusive of all modern foreign languages.
These schools piloted the draft curriculum during the 2006-2007 school year and a revised draft curriculum document, including glossary, resources and activities, is being compiled. We appreciate any feedback you may have on this and encourage you to send comments and questions to Ann Marie Gunter, Second Language Consultant at agunter@dpi.state.nc.us
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Posted by h.fasciano | July 25, 2006 | 12:46 PM | Permalink | Curriculum: Second Languages | Comments (0)