D41 Seeking Parents for Foreign Language Committees
As the district plans curriculum for its new foreign language programs, it is seeking parent involvement in the planning process.
In January, the District 41 Board of Education approved a foreign language program to be implemented at schools beginning in the 2013-14 school year. Now, the district is seeking parental involvement to participate on committees related to the programs. The Spanish Foreign Language at Elementary School (FLES) program will begin in first grade classes next year. In addition, the Spanish Bilingual program will be implemented at Churchill Elementary School. The committees being formed will collaborate to develop curriculum and address implementation processes and procedures, according to District 41. The district is specifically looking for parents with an interest in foreign language instruction and who enjoy collaborating with others on …
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Bruce Currie
1:57 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
This will benefit the English Language Learners and English dominant students who are accepted into the program. It is scientifically proven to be effective at increasing language ability in both groups. It will be phased in over five years and is well planned. I wish the Think Tank proposal was as well planned, presented and proven as the Dual Language Program. Think Tank would be implemented … more ›