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CONFERENCE CALL AUGUST 15, 2007 11:00-11:30 AM

Identifying strategies to increase the quantity and target language fluency of World language teachers. CONFERENCE CALL AUGUST 15, 2007 11:00-11:30 AM. Overview. WVDE 21 st Century Skills Initiative World Language Strategic Plan Issues Next Steps. WVDE 21 st Century Skills Initiative.

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CONFERENCE CALL AUGUST 15, 2007 11:00-11:30 AM

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  1. Identifying strategies to increase the quantity and target language fluency of World language teachers CONFERENCE CALL AUGUST 15, 2007 11:00-11:30 AM

  2. Overview • WVDE 21st Century Skills Initiative • World Language Strategic Plan • Issues • Next Steps

  3. WVDE 21st Century Skills Initiative • The ability to communicate in multiple world languages has a direct impact on economical, political and societal progress in the 21st Century world • The ability to think at high levels in multiple world languages contributes to students’ strong academic achievement across content areas • The ability to understand the nuances of ethnic and cultural diversity in multiple world languages plays a critical role in students’ overall global awareness

  4. World Language Strategic Plan • Develop partnerships with higher education to impact teacher quality • Expand critical languages • Recruit native speakers and proficient speakers to the profession • Establish supplemental teaching certificates and endorsements • Provide loan forgiveness • Facilitate local partnerships (college/school) • Maintain improved communication

  5. Issues of concern • NCATE Specialized Professional Standards for Foreign Language

  6. Next Steps • 21st Century World Language Teacher Preparation Survey • Conversation with Foreign Language Faculty

  7. CONTACT INFORMATION Robert Crawford Coordinator, World Languages West Virginia Department of Education Bldg. 6 Room 318, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Charleston, WV  25305 phone:  (304) 957-9833 ext. 53015 fax: (304) 558-6268 e-mail:  rcrawford@access.k12.wv.us

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