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World Languages Webinar September 2008

World Languages Webinar September 2008. Robert Crawford Coordinator, World Languages West Virginia Department of Education rcrawford@access.k12.wv.us. Communication. WV Connections http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/ Webinars September, December, February, April

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World Languages Webinar September 2008

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  1. World Languages WebinarSeptember 2008 Robert Crawford Coordinator, World Languages West Virginia Department of Education rcrawford@access.k12.wv.us

  2. Communication • WV Connections http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/ • Webinars • September, December, February, April • World Language Distribution List • County World Language Teachers http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/documents/WorldLanguageContactsb.doc

  3. Agenda • Program Showcase • Policy Updates • Program Updates • Pilot Opportunities • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities • Student Opportunities • County Announcements

  4. Program Showcase: West Virginia Virtual Schools Anne Meadows Assistant Director Office of Instructional Technology ameadows@access.k12.wv.us

  5. World Languages and the West Virginia Virtual School

  6. Spanish 2008-09 • Six full-time teachers • Spanish 1A/1B – 671 • Spanish 1/2 - 83

  7. World Language Offerings • Mandarin Chinese 1-2 • French 1-4, AP Language and Literature • German 1-4, AP • Japanese 1-2 • Latin 1-2, AP Vergil and Literature • Spanish 1-4, AP Language and Literature

  8. Learning Object Repository • Online Spanish modules will be broken into learning objects and stored in an accessible repository on WVLearns

  9. For More Information • Anne Meadows304-558-7880ameadows@access.k12.wv.us • Sharon Gainer866-593-8065sgainer@access.k12.wv.us http:virtualschool.k12.wv.us

  10. Policy 2510 Update • The teaching of foreign languages in grades 5 and 6 is encouraged. A foreign language course, in the same foreign language, must be offered for students in grade 7 and grade 8. Implementation of the foreign language program should model best practice and promote positive proficiency outcomes. • FAQ Document http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/21stcentury.html

  11. Policy 2520.7 Update • The Foreign Language Content Standards, Objectives (CSOs) are designed to provide guidance for: • the development of foreign language curricula • the selection of instructional materials • the evaluation of students’ learning and professional development opportunities. • While teachers are responsible for developing curriculum maps and for selecting specific content and learning activities, this document is intended to guide local curriculum development. • Effective Date. -- July 1, 2008. http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/

  12. Program Updates • 2008 Summer Institute for ESL and World Language Teachers: Connecting to the World through the 21st Century Classroom • Marshall University/June Harless Model School at Kellogg Elementary • July 14-16, 2008 • Assessment, Technology, International Collaboration http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/summerprogram.html • 2009 Steering Committee

  13. Program Updates Continued • LinguaFolio http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/linguafolio.html • Instructional Materials Adoption • Review of materials at state level during the summer • Visiting Chinese Guest Teachers • School Visits in September & October

  14. Upcoming Pilot Projects • LinguaPods • Language Trekkers • World Language e-learning course

  15. Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities • WVFLTA Fall Conference • September 19 & 20, 2008 • WVU-Parkersburg • http://www.wvflta.org/Websites/page.asp?page=2008+Conference • ACTFL Convention • November 21-23, 2008 • Orlando, FL http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4730

  16. Student Opportunities • The International Flag of Language Design Contest http://languagemuseum.org/flag/ September 2-November 28

  17. Announcements & Questions • County Announcements • Questions • Next Webinar: December 9 & 10, 2008

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