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From http://asiasociety.org/chinese-language-initiatives/chinese-early-language-immersion-network

As part of Asia Society’s ongoing work to promote the development of Chinese in U.S. schools, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Chinese Early Language and Immersion Network at Asia Society (CELIN @ Asia Society).

This initiative seeks to convene and work together with practitioners, researchers, policy makers, parents, and advocates for language learning across the United States and beyond. The goal is to expand the number and quality of Chinese language programs in the early grades, through collaboration, documentation of strong programs, and dissemination of information and resources. CELIN

•  identifies and collaborates with Chinese early language and immersion schools and practitioners
•  uses digital tools to increase communication, supports collaboration, and shares resource and expertise
•  shares a collection of resources to support the development and growth of strong programs
•  supports a group of Chinese early language and immersion programs to serve as models and resource centers
•  provides professional development
•  collaborates with teacher preparation programs and state certification agencies

An advisory committee of leaders in the fields of Chinese, world languages, early language, and immersion education provide guidance to CELIN’s work.

To learn more about CELIN @ Asia Society, ensure that your program is documented in our online directory, or get involved with this initiative, go to http://asiasociety.org/chinese-language-initiatives/chinese-early-language-immersion-network