1. World Language Conversation
Presented by:
Dr. Farrah Mahan, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Scott Goldthorp, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
November 6, 2017
Welcome everyone
Conversation about world language 1st - 12th

2. As a district we are committed to the World Language Program and the benefit to our students
Integrity to the process
That we have been transparent with the process

3. Let’s Frame Our Thinking
Survey Results -2,844
Student interest - sustainability- population from year to year
Expanding world language offerings
Cost
Resources
Teacher Certifications
What level (ES,MS,HS) to introduce course and impact on building schedule
Curriculum - course sequence that will provide opportunity to advance (AP/ SAT II)
Commitment for students to succeed in college and/or careers

4. High School Course Offerings
Spanish
Spanish for Heritage HS West
French
Latin
HS East
HS West
Pilot Chinese 1 for the School East and West
Pilot Chinese 1 & 2 for the school East and West
We will talk about the impact of the program is it sustainable?
Student enrollment, interest, maintaining a staff member or staff retention

5. Considerations Moving Forward
Please refer to World Language Data Collection Handout
Curriculum Exploration
NJDOE Certification
Recruitment - Job Posting
Build a C & I level chart
Based on the data we went back to the schools we collected world language data on and reviewed the curriculum
Share basic information from each of the schools curriculum.
Human Resources reached out to DOE regarding certifications
Plan to post the position in January so we can have a candidate in place for September 1.

6. Next Steps - Long Term (October 2017 - June 2018)
Recommendations for overall World Language Program
High School level pilot for and
Budget development for the academic year
Course of Study - Description / advertising of course
World Language Curriculum Audit - basic framework and revisions
Revisions to current course curriculum Grades 1st - 8th
(grades revised during the school year)
Feedback from teachers, students, former students
So now that we have the survey data we will be able to make an informed recommendation regarding the program. We will have that by November C & I meeting.