DPI Instructional Services: Second Languages

North Carolina Dual Language Conference

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:53:54 -0500

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

Less Commonly Taught Languages Survey

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:30:03 -0500

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently conducted a statewide survey to collect stakeholder input on Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL). Over 1,800 people across the state shared their opinions, with the majority coming from K-12 students and educators. Business people, university faculty and staff, and community members also joined in. The results indicated the following:

SBE Policies Impact Foreign Language Education in 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:24:23 -0500

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.

2007 SBE Policy Update

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

Spanish Embassy Administrator Seminar in Raleigh

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:34:09 -0500

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

Spanish Embassy Presentation

Ramos Research

Second Language Updates

Sat, 12 May 2007 08:31:32 -0500

The Second Language 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 Second Language Updates:

Second Language Update (September 29, 2008)

Second Language Update (September 12, 2008)

If you would like to receive the Second Language 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.

K-5 Dual Language/Immersion Curriculum

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:46:25 -0500

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

LinguaFolio

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:51:23 -0500

LinguaFolio

What is Linguafolio? It’s basically an ongoing formative assessment tool that can motivate and reward learners at the same time it informs instruction. LinguaFolio is based on the European Language Portfolio (ELP), National Foreign Language Standards, ACTFL Performance Guidelines and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and was developed by members of the National Council of State Supervisors For Languages (NCSSFL): http://www.ncssfl.org/links/index.php?linguafolio

Dual Language/Immersion Programs

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:13:42 -0500

The focus of dual language/immersion programs is to help majority and/or minority speakers become proficient in the target language while mastering subject content from other disciplines.

A variety of dual language/immersion programs exist in North Carolina. The program is determined by the population served. In Fall 2005, there were seven schools with dual language/immersion programs. Currently, there are more than 30 programs and that number is growing.

Dual Language/Immersion program descriptions and school site information are available below. The 2008-2009 list, sorted by language, district, and program type, can be downloaded in PDF format here: Download 2008-2009 list

A draft K-5 Dual Language 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.

To view the Draft K-5 Dual Language Curriculum, please go to the Curriculum link on the home page.

North Carolina receives FLAP Grant

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:10:07 -0500

We are pleased to announce that North Carolina is the recipient of a federal Foreign Language Assistance Program grant. As a result we are launching a three-year project entitled, “Building the K-5 Infrastructure for Immersion/Dual Language Programs.”

NCDPI Second Language Staff

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:30:02 -0500

Contact information for NCDPI Second Languages Staff

Listservs

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:14:34 -0500

Foreign Language LISTSERV for foreign language teachers, district foreign language supervisors, or university foreign language and teacher educator faculty.

Principal's Briefs on the Second Language SCS

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 14:56:02 -0500

Guides for the elementary, middle school and high school principal observing the foreign language teacher as relates to the Second Language Standard Course of Study.

Strategies

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:52:40 -0500

Articles about and links to foreign language classroom strategies.

Spanish for Native Speakers

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:29:26 -0500

Links to helps for advocating and teaching of a heritage language course

Research and Benefits of Language Study

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:09:02 -0500

Several articles on and links to the research and benefits for K-16 students studying foreign languages.