1. Executive Summary Rosetta Stone EL Supplemental Materials Background: To ensure consistency and fidelity to core curriculum, these supplementary materials are presented for Board approval for any future purchases Assembly Bill 1802 provides one-time appropriations to purchase supplemental instructional materials for English learners (CDE & SBE approved) These materials are available at a few sites and are being requested Process: Correspondence to teachers – April 23, 2009 Materials Selection Meeting- April 27, 2009 Curriculum Council approved- May 7, 2009 Recommendation: Staff recommends Rosetta Stone as a supplemental instructional resource for English learners An interactive technology-based language learning program To provide extra independent language practice at various proficiency levels Requested to be used for K-12

2. Rosetta Stone EL Supplemental Materials Board of Education June 2, 2009

3. Purpose To present Rosetta Stone for your recommendation to be used as a supplemental resource for English Learners

4. AB 1802 Assembly Bill 1802 provided one-time appropriations to purchase supplemental Instructional materials for English Learners (CDE & SBE approved)

5. Process April 23 rd - Correspondence to teachers April 27 th - (7-8) ELD Teacher Representatives Meeting James Barney-Delta Sierra Sandra Hanson-Christa McAuliffe Gina Shlateger- Houston Linda Fuentes- District May 7 th - Curriculum Council June 2 nd - Board

6. Rosetta Stone What: Rosetta Stone is an interactive technology-based language learning program. It has multiple levels & includes a student management system and support materials. Who: Designed for Language Learners Why: To provide extra independent language practice at various proficiency levels

7. Demonstration Conclusion: Teachers and staff recommend the approval of Rosetta Stone as a supplemental instructional resource for English learners.