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Title: Foreign Language in Elementary Schools: Bibliography and Links
Body: A list of websites and articles available on the web dealing with foreign language in elementary schools is available at http://www.elementarylanguage.org/biblio.html
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Title: Foreign Language in Elementary Schools: Bibliography and Links
Body: A list of websites and articles available on the web dealing with foreign language in elementary schools is available at http://www.elementarylanguage.org/biblio.html
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Title: Books of Interest to Language Educators from Pearson Education
Body: Pearson Education has recently released several books that may be of interest to language professionals: --- Teaching and Researching: Autonomy in Language Learning by Philip Benson Description: Autonomy has become a key concept in language education. This comprehensive account of autonomy in language learning, clearly details the history and sources of the concept, discusses current areas of debate and looks at practical applications in the classroom. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Autonomy-in-Language-Learning/9781408205013.page --- Teaching and Researching: Listening by Michael Rost Description: The book provides a thorough and practical treatment of both the linguistic and pragmatic processes that are involved in oral language use from the perspective of the listener. The inclusion of a broad range of ideas and practical tools for the construction of teaching and research models will engage and inform all those investigating communicative language use. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Listening/9781408205075.page --- Teaching & Researching : Language Learning Strategies by Rebecca Oxford Description: In this highly accessible and informative book Rebecca Oxford shows why self-regulated learning strategies are necessary for language proficiency and offers practical suggestions for assessing, teaching, and researching these strategies. This book integrates sociocultural, cognitive, and affective dimensions proving there is nothing as practical as a good theory. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-Researching-Language-Learning-Strategies/9780582381292.page --- Teaching and Researching: Reading by William Grabe Description: This title considers all of the most prevalent and active theories about reading and builds connections from research to sound instructional practices and suggests research possibilities. Offering an overview of reading theory, it summarizes the main ideas and issues in first and second language contexts and covers key research studies. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Reading/9781408205037.page
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Title: Books of Interest to Language Educators from Pearson Education
Body: Pearson Education has recently released several books that may be of interest to language professionals: --- Teaching and Researching: Autonomy in Language Learning by Philip Benson Description: Autonomy has become a key concept in language education. This comprehensive account of autonomy in language learning, clearly details the history and sources of the concept, discusses current areas of debate and looks at practical applications in the classroom. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Autonomy-in-Language-Learning/9781408205013.page --- Teaching and Researching: Listening by Michael Rost Description: The book provides a thorough and practical treatment of both the linguistic and pragmatic processes that are involved in oral language use from the perspective of the listener. The inclusion of a broad range of ideas and practical tools for the construction of teaching and research models will engage and inform all those investigating communicative language use. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Listening/9781408205075.page --- Teaching & Researching : Language Learning Strategies by Rebecca Oxford Description: In this highly accessible and informative book Rebecca Oxford shows why self-regulated learning strategies are necessary for language proficiency and offers practical suggestions for assessing, teaching, and researching these strategies. This book integrates sociocultural, cognitive, and affective dimensions proving there is nothing as practical as a good theory. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-Researching-Language-Learning-Strategies/9780582381292.page --- Teaching and Researching: Reading by William Grabe Description: This title considers all of the most prevalent and active theories about reading and builds connections from research to sound instructional practices and suggests research possibilities. Offering an overview of reading theory, it summarizes the main ideas and issues in first and second language contexts and covers key research studies. The webpage for this book is available at http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/educator/product/Teaching-and-Researching-Reading/9781408205037.page
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Title: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference
Body: From http://www.nbpts.org/about_us/2011_national_conference Join your fellow accomplished educators in Washington, DC, and across the nation online for the 2011 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference, Reboot! Teaching Transformed. From July 27-30, educators will gather both at the Washington Hilton and online, to share and learn about what is working in classrooms; discuss ideas and approaches for accomplished teaching; and get energized and motivated by leading speakers. Learn more about the conference (you can also attend virtually) at http://www.nbpts.org/about_us/2011_national_conference
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Title: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference
Body: From http://www.nbpts.org/about_us/2011_national_conference Join your fellow accomplished educators in Washington, DC, and across the nation online for the 2011 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference, Reboot! Teaching Transformed. From July 27-30, educators will gather both at the Washington Hilton and online, to share and learn about what is working in classrooms; discuss ideas and approaches for accomplished teaching; and get energized and motivated by leading speakers. Learn more about the conference (you can also attend virtually) at http://www.nbpts.org/about_us/2011_national_conference
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Title: Workshop: Latin, Language Arts and Literacy
Body: From http://caneweb.org/CANEwp/?p=195 A professional development workshop, Latin, Language Arts and Literacy, is being offered in Marlborough, MA on August 4 and 5 by the Charleston Latin Program of the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. This two-day workshop prepares educators with or without a background in Latin: • to develop, expand, and enrich students’ English language arts and literacy skills through a knowledge of Latin. • to introduce students to ancient Roman culture. • to enhance students’ readiness for the study of foreign languages. In addition to Latin teachers homeschooling educators and regular classroom teachers have participated in previous workshops and successfully used the program’s methods and materials with students of elementary and middle school age in various instructional contexts. Workshops are also being offered this summer at three other locations: • July 11 and 12 in Charleston, SC • August 8 and 9 in Syosset, Long Island, NY • August 11 and 12 in Vienna, VA To find more information about the program or to register for a workshop go to http://morrisj.people.cofc.edu/CharlestonLatin/workshops.htm
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Title: Workshop: Latin, Language Arts and Literacy
Body: From http://caneweb.org/CANEwp/?p=195 A professional development workshop, Latin, Language Arts and Literacy, is being offered in Marlborough, MA on August 4 and 5 by the Charleston Latin Program of the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. This two-day workshop prepares educators with or without a background in Latin: • to develop, expand, and enrich students’ English language arts and literacy skills through a knowledge of Latin. • to introduce students to ancient Roman culture. • to enhance students’ readiness for the study of foreign languages. In addition to Latin teachers homeschooling educators and regular classroom teachers have participated in previous workshops and successfully used the program’s methods and materials with students of elementary and middle school age in various instructional contexts. Workshops are also being offered this summer at three other locations: • July 11 and 12 in Charleston, SC • August 8 and 9 in Syosset, Long Island, NY • August 11 and 12 in Vienna, VA To find more information about the program or to register for a workshop go to http://morrisj.people.cofc.edu/CharlestonLatin/workshops.htm
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Title: Job at the Center for Applied Linguistics: Language Testing Specialist
Body: Language Testing Specialist Language Testing Division (LTD) Salary: $40,000 - $46,000 Hours Per Week: 35 hrs/wk (full time) Position Available: Immediately Description of Duties: Assist with test development for a large-scale English language assessment for K-12 English language learners (ELLs), with a focus on test development for ELLs in grades 3-5. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Write and revise test item specifications * Evaluate, review and write test materials and documents for grades 3-5 * Maintain test item database * Coordinate internal and external reviews * Communicate feedback to consultants * Organize and execute key checks * Write and refine graphics descriptions to support student comprehension in test items * Track graphics requests to order, sketch, ink, and colorize graphics * Review graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness * Prepare and maintain files and records (summary reports, bibliographies, etc.) * Coordinate item development tasks of external consultants to ensure timely delivery of test items * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years of related experience or Master’s degree with one year of related experience are required. Experience: Successful candidate will have experience working with ELLs and a commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs. Teaching experience in the areas of reading, assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. Experience developing tests preferred, experience developing language tests preferred. Familiarity with ACCESS for ELLs® and experience teaching or learning a second language preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment. Excellent skills in the following areas are highly desirable: organization, planning, and time management; oral and interpersonal communication; writing, editing, and proofreading; and knowledge of CS4 InDesign and Microsoft Office software. IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER: Mail: Center for Applied Linguistics Phyllis Pointer-Tate 4646 40th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 11-08 Electronically: jobs at cal dot org Attn: Recruitment 11-08 CAL provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. They are located in upper Northwest D.C., 2 blocks from the Tenleytown-A.U. Metro station on the Red Line. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with USCIS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
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Title: Job at the Center for Applied Linguistics: Language Testing Specialist
Body: Language Testing Specialist Language Testing Division (LTD) Salary: $40,000 - $46,000 Hours Per Week: 35 hrs/wk (full time) Position Available: Immediately Description of Duties: Assist with test development for a large-scale English language assessment for K-12 English language learners (ELLs), with a focus on test development for ELLs in grades 3-5. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Write and revise test item specifications * Evaluate, review and write test materials and documents for grades 3-5 * Maintain test item database * Coordinate internal and external reviews * Communicate feedback to consultants * Organize and execute key checks * Write and refine graphics descriptions to support student comprehension in test items * Track graphics requests to order, sketch, ink, and colorize graphics * Review graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness * Prepare and maintain files and records (summary reports, bibliographies, etc.) * Coordinate item development tasks of external consultants to ensure timely delivery of test items * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years of related experience or Master’s degree with one year of related experience are required. Experience: Successful candidate will have experience working with ELLs and a commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs. Teaching experience in the areas of reading, assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. Experience developing tests preferred, experience developing language tests preferred. Familiarity with ACCESS for ELLs® and experience teaching or learning a second language preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment. Excellent skills in the following areas are highly desirable: organization, planning, and time management; oral and interpersonal communication; writing, editing, and proofreading; and knowledge of CS4 InDesign and Microsoft Office software. IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER: Mail: Center for Applied Linguistics Phyllis Pointer-Tate 4646 40th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 11-08 Electronically: jobs at cal dot org Attn: Recruitment 11-08 CAL provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. They are located in upper Northwest D.C., 2 blocks from the Tenleytown-A.U. Metro station on the Red Line. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with USCIS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
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Title: Jobs in Various Less Commonly Taught Languages at University of Oregon
Body: The World Languages Academy and the Yamada Language Center at the University of Oregon invite applications for Adjunct Instructors in the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Modern Hebrew, Norwegian, Persian/Farsi, Swahili and Swedish. Future needs may include instruction in additional languages. The positions are term-by-term contracts, renewable up to three years. The pool will remain open for one year and positions will remain open until filled. Assignments range from 1-3 classes; full-time teaching is defined as 3 classes per term. Excellent benefits begin at the .50 FTE level or higher. The salary range is $30,000 to $35,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Required qualities for the positions include: MA in Language Teaching, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or equivalent training as a language instructor; native or near-native proficiency in the language; knowledge of current second-language teaching methodologies; ability and willingness to teach introductory and intermediate courses. Desired qualities for the position include: experience in developing language materials, curricula, and assessments; ability to contribute to a team of less commonly taught language (LCTL) instructors. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants must be able to obtain U.S. work authorization. Review of applications is ongoing, based on program needs. Please send (as email attachments if possible): 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference to: Jeff Magoto, Director, Yamada Language Center, 1236 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 USA. Email queries welcome at: ylc at uoregon dot edu. The University of Oregon is committed to a campus environment that is enriched and informed by the personal, cultural and intellectual differences of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. The UO is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Please see the full posting at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3456 Magoto, J. [LCTL-T] Jobs in various LCTLs at U of Oregon. LCTL-T listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 20 Jun 2011).
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Title: Jobs in Various Less Commonly Taught Languages at University of Oregon
Body: The World Languages Academy and the Yamada Language Center at the University of Oregon invite applications for Adjunct Instructors in the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Modern Hebrew, Norwegian, Persian/Farsi, Swahili and Swedish. Future needs may include instruction in additional languages. The positions are term-by-term contracts, renewable up to three years. The pool will remain open for one year and positions will remain open until filled. Assignments range from 1-3 classes; full-time teaching is defined as 3 classes per term. Excellent benefits begin at the .50 FTE level or higher. The salary range is $30,000 to $35,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Required qualities for the positions include: MA in Language Teaching, Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or equivalent training as a language instructor; native or near-native proficiency in the language; knowledge of current second-language teaching methodologies; ability and willingness to teach introductory and intermediate courses. Desired qualities for the position include: experience in developing language materials, curricula, and assessments; ability to contribute to a team of less commonly taught language (LCTL) instructors. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants must be able to obtain U.S. work authorization. Review of applications is ongoing, based on program needs. Please send (as email attachments if possible): 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference to: Jeff Magoto, Director, Yamada Language Center, 1236 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 USA. Email queries welcome at: ylc at uoregon dot edu. The University of Oregon is committed to a campus environment that is enriched and informed by the personal, cultural and intellectual differences of its students, faculty, staff and visitors. The UO is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Please see the full posting at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=3456 Magoto, J. [LCTL-T] Jobs in various LCTLs at U of Oregon. LCTL-T listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 20 Jun 2011).
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Title: Futurist Ray Kurzweil on Translation Technology
Body: From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/ray-kurzweil-on-translati_b_875745.html Will advances in translation technology ever enable us to live in a society free of language barriers? Read Nataly Kelly’s interview with the well-known inventor, author, and futurist Ray Kurzweil in which she asks him this and other questions about his views on the future of translation. Here is one excerpt: “According to Kurzweil, machines will reach human levels of translation quality by the year 2029. However, he was quick to highlight that even major technological advances in translation do not replace the need for language learning. "Even the best translators can't fully translate literature," he pointed out. "Some things just can't be expressed in another language. Each language has its own personality, so reading literature in the original language is going to remain better than even the best human translators." He noted, too, that very few people can actually master more than a handful of languages, and that ultimately, we will expand our intelligence through technologies that enable us to learn other languages more quickly.” Read the full interview at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/ray-kurzweil-on-translati_b_875745.html
Source: Huffington Post
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Title: Futurist Ray Kurzweil on Translation Technology
Body: From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/ray-kurzweil-on-translati_b_875745.html Will advances in translation technology ever enable us to live in a society free of language barriers? Read Nataly Kelly’s interview with the well-known inventor, author, and futurist Ray Kurzweil in which she asks him this and other questions about his views on the future of translation. Here is one excerpt: “According to Kurzweil, machines will reach human levels of translation quality by the year 2029. However, he was quick to highlight that even major technological advances in translation do not replace the need for language learning. "Even the best translators can't fully translate literature," he pointed out. "Some things just can't be expressed in another language. Each language has its own personality, so reading literature in the original language is going to remain better than even the best human translators." He noted, too, that very few people can actually master more than a handful of languages, and that ultimately, we will expand our intelligence through technologies that enable us to learn other languages more quickly.” Read the full interview at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/ray-kurzweil-on-translati_b_875745.html
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Title: Article about Arabic Flagship Program: The Goal is Proficiency
Body: From http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7616618.html Tug of war over teaching: The goal is proficiency By KRISTEN BRUSTAD June 18, 2011 The University of Texas at Austin is currently home to the premier Arabic Studies program in the nation. Our Arabic Language Flagship is a federally funded mandate to produce the professionals the United States needs to understand political currents in the Arab world, including revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and Yemen. We have graduated 26 students in the past three years with advanced to professional proficiency in Arabic. I and my colleagues in Arabic are not at the top of the efficiency charts in terms of the number of students taught — certainly nowhere near the top 20 percent cited by Richard Vedder of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. What seems to be efficient in terms of numbers of students in a classroom with an instructor turns out to be inefficient in terms of skill development. Teaching is one thing; learning is another. Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7616618.html
Source: Houston Chronicle
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Title: Article about Arabic Flagship Program: The Goal is Proficiency
Body: From http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7616618.html Tug of war over teaching: The goal is proficiency By KRISTEN BRUSTAD June 18, 2011 The University of Texas at Austin is currently home to the premier Arabic Studies program in the nation. Our Arabic Language Flagship is a federally funded mandate to produce the professionals the United States needs to understand political currents in the Arab world, including revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and Yemen. We have graduated 26 students in the past three years with advanced to professional proficiency in Arabic. I and my colleagues in Arabic are not at the top of the efficiency charts in terms of the number of students taught — certainly nowhere near the top 20 percent cited by Richard Vedder of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. What seems to be efficient in terms of numbers of students in a classroom with an instructor turns out to be inefficient in terms of skill development. Teaching is one thing; learning is another. Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7616618.html
Source: Houston Chronicle
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Title: National Security Language Initiative for Youth
Body: The US Department of State through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer, semester, and academic year international immersion programs. NSLI-Y encourages beginning, intermediate, and advanced language learners with a passion for learning languages, communicating across cultures, and living abroad to apply. You can find out more about the program at http://www.nsliforyouth.org/nslicms-1.1 Applications will be available for the 2012-13 program in late summer of 2011. Read a recent article about a student who will be traveling to India to learn Hindi as part of the NSLI-Y program at http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110617/NEWS/706179796/1064/fairfax-teen-immerses-himself-in-language&template=fairfaxTimes
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Title: National Security Language Initiative for Youth
Body: The US Department of State through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer, semester, and academic year international immersion programs. NSLI-Y encourages beginning, intermediate, and advanced language learners with a passion for learning languages, communicating across cultures, and living abroad to apply. You can find out more about the program at http://www.nsliforyouth.org/nslicms-1.1 Applications will be available for the 2012-13 program in late summer of 2011. Read a recent article about a student who will be traveling to India to learn Hindi as part of the NSLI-Y program at http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110617/NEWS/706179796/1064/fairfax-teen-immerses-himself-in-language&template=fairfaxTimes
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Title: Dual-language Schools Lure Students, Parents Back to LA Unified
Body: From http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/06/15/dual-language-schools-lure-students-parents-back-l Dual-language schools lure students, parents back to LA Unified by Adolfo Guzman-Lopez June 15, 2011 For years, middle- and upper-middle-class parents in parts of Los Angeles Unified have sent their children to private schools, charter schools and schools outside the district. However, a nascent dual-language program is attracting some of them back to neighborhood schools. District administrators voted Tuesday to protect hundreds of dual-language teachers from being let go in the hope that the trickle of returning parents will develop into a stream. Unlike bilingual education of a generation ago, dual immersion’s goal isn’t transition into English. It emphasizes enriched foreign language instruction alongside English. Principal Alfredo Ortiz says his school’s dual-language program has attracted middle-class parents from Santa Monica, Culver City and Inglewood. That demand’s translated into two new dual-language classes at his school next year. "I think it's parents level of education," says Ortiz. "I think the more the parent knows, the more the parent is aware of the importance of coming up, or growing up bilingual, I think is what propels these parents to look for options." Read the full article at http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/06/15/dual-language-schools-lure-students-parents-back-l
Source: Southern California Public Radio
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Title: Dual-language Schools Lure Students, Parents Back to LA Unified
Body: From http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/06/15/dual-language-schools-lure-students-parents-back-l Dual-language schools lure students, parents back to LA Unified by Adolfo Guzman-Lopez June 15, 2011 For years, middle- and upper-middle-class parents in parts of Los Angeles Unified have sent their children to private schools, charter schools and schools outside the district. However, a nascent dual-language program is attracting some of them back to neighborhood schools. District administrators voted Tuesday to protect hundreds of dual-language teachers from being let go in the hope that the trickle of returning parents will develop into a stream. Unlike bilingual education of a generation ago, dual immersion’s goal isn’t transition into English. It emphasizes enriched foreign language instruction alongside English. Principal Alfredo Ortiz says his school’s dual-language program has attracted middle-class parents from Santa Monica, Culver City and Inglewood. That demand’s translated into two new dual-language classes at his school next year. "I think it's parents level of education," says Ortiz. "I think the more the parent knows, the more the parent is aware of the importance of coming up, or growing up bilingual, I think is what propels these parents to look for options." Read the full article at http://www.scpr.org/news/2011/06/15/dual-language-schools-lure-students-parents-back-l
Source: Southern California Public Radio
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