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World Languages WebinarDecember 2008Robert CrawfordCoordinator, World LanguagesWest Virginia Department of [email protected]
Agenda
•Program Showcase•Program Updates•Pilot Opportunities•Upcoming Professional Development
Opportunities•Student Opportunities•County Announcements
College Board Chinese Guest Teacher Program
China Initiative •State Superintendent Steve Paine joins College Board trip to China
•21st Century Skills Initiative committed to World Language education and global awareness
Successes•Eight districts in West Virginia currently
host College Board Visiting Chinese Teachers (Barbour, Harrison, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Monongalia, Putnam and Wood)
•Cultural ambassadors that have generated awareness of China and Asia
•Diversity of language offerings•Reciprocal sharing of culture, education and
belief systems•Connecting to the global world
2008/2009 College Board Teachers
Benefits of the China Guest Teacher Program
•Chinese language program can be launched with minimal initial investment
•Similar programs in other states•Students can learn authentic Chinese language
and interact with native-Chinese speaker•Teacher can serve as a cultural resource in
other subjects•School can build pipeline to AP Chinese classes
About the Chinese Teachers
•Teaching certificate in China•Speak Standard Mandarin•Bachelor’s degree (or higher) •Three or more years teaching experience•Selected through rigorous screening
process•Travel with J-1 visa•May work up to 3 years
Host Institution Responsibilities (2006-2008)•Sign contract with the College Board•Pay administrative fee of $2,000 (cover
visa processing etc.)•Provide housing (school facilities, rented
apartment, homestay)•Provide local transportation •Provide mentoring and access to regular
professional development opportunities•Verify intent to continue Chinese program
by hiring a full-time teacher
Host Institutions Responsibilities(Potential 2009 Updates)
•Visa sponsor policy change
•Potential of increased funding required by districts
•Decrease in the number of basics and amenities required from districts
Application Process
•Notification of interest to WVDE by Friday, January 16, 2009
•Application must be submitted to WVDE by Friday, January 30, 2009
•WVDE will review applications, provide technical assistance, make recommendations & submit to College Board. http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/
Selection Criteria- Making the Case!
•General College Board selection criteria: ▫Potential for consistent or expanding student
enrollment in a Chinese language course
▫Evidence of program support
▫Teaching Assignment
▫Ability to serve as model for other districts/schools
Questions?
Program Updates•Instructional Materials Adoption
▫Materials were approved by the West Virginia Board Of Education https://wveis.k12.wv.us/nclb/Materials/public/
▫RESA Caravan February 10 - RESA III
February 11 - RESA VFebruary 14 - RESA I
February 16 - RESA VIIFebruary 19 - RESA IV
Upcoming Pilot Projects
•Middle School LinguaPod Program
•Piloting in the 2nd quarter of spring 09
•Application ▫Deadline: January 9▫ http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/
linguapod.html
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities•E-Learns World Language Course
▫Start Date: March 11▫Registration Opens: February 1▫http://wvde.state.wv.us/pd/elearning/
•WVFLTA call for proposals▫Deadline: January 31▫Access proposal http://wvconnections.k12.wv.us/
Student Opportunities
ACTFL student podcast contest Will celebrate Discover Languages month
during February 2009. For specific contest rules, go to www.DiscoverLanguages.org or http://www.actflvideocontest.org/
Announcements & Questions
• County Announcements•Questions ?•Next Webinar: March 2009
