1. AATF CNY April 20, 2013 Nancy H. Ketz nketz@roadrunner.com

2.  “Once upon a time, the Madison-Oneida BOCES LOTE Network took on a challenge…”

3.  http://www.nysaflt.org http://www.nysaflt.org

4.  Choose wisely.  More is not always better.  Know your focus when you choose resources.  Be specific, not universal.  What documents do I recommend for promoting FL education?

5.  I strongly recommend all LOTE teachers to download copies of my top 4 FL Advocacy documents.  But first, a question…..

6.  A. Nancy Ketz  B. a LOTE teacher  C. a language organization  D. the Department of Education  Answer: D

7.  This is a 22 page document focusing on the value of a world-class education and global competency for all students, international bookmarking, and education diplomacy and engagement with other countries.  http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/internationaled/international- strategy-2012-16.pdf http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/internationaled/international- strategy-2012-16.pdf  Also available on the NYSAFLT Advocacy webpage.

8.  A. Math and civics  B. Science and computer technology  C. ELA and the Arts  D. Foreign languages and global awareness  Answer: D

9. The Committee for Economic Development’s 69 page document emphasizes:  “that international content be taught across the curriculum and at all levels of learning to expand American students’ knowledge of other countries and cultures,” and...  “that national leaders – political as well as business, philanthropic, and media – inform the public about the importance of improving education in foreign languages and international studies.”  http://www.ced.org/images/library/reports/education/report_foreignlanguages.pdf

10.  A. the teachers  B. the students  C. good education  D. money  Answer: D

11.  This is an initiative of the National Security Education Project at the US Department of Defense. It focuses on:  FL needs in the corporate sector  Challenges faced by businesses  Current solutions for business language needs …and it contains a list of participating companies http://nble.org/wp- content/uploads/2009/12/what_business_wants_report_final_7_09.pdf

12.  A. for our students to be fast runners  B. for students to become mountain climbers  C. to gain funds for local districts  D. for all students to be college and career ready  Answer: D

13.  The Council on Foreign Relations concludes that: “Facing a global economic challenge, the United States must build a multilingual workforce prepared to thrive in today’s world market….(requiring)…the federal government to engage in a comprehensive, interagency national initiative to improve foreign language education in the US.” http://www.cfr.org/united-states/languages-jobs-initiative/p28396

14.  NYS requires the Common Core Standards. Common Core is all about literacy. FL education is the standard for literacy.  P21.org promotes foreign languages and global awareness as crucial for 21 st Century learning.  CED President Charles Kolb said: “….making the investment in language learning is a good use of taxpayer money.”

15.  Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said: “We must improve language learning and international education at all levels if our nation is to continue to lead in the global economy, to help bring security and stability to the world, and to build stronger and more productive ties with our neighbors.”  (The Kolb and Duncan quotes came from a March 29, 2011 panel discussion at the CED)  http://www.ced.org/component/blog/entry/1/193

16.  http://www.frenchteachers.org http://www.frenchteachers.org  http://savenyfrench.wikispaces.com http://savenyfrench.wikispaces.com  http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/nyadvocat.htm http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/nyadvocat.htm  https://frenchadvocacy.wikispaces.com https://frenchadvocacy.wikispaces.com

17.  This is AATF’s official advocacy site, containing:  General advocacy  Language and cultural organizations  French-speaking and ancestral demographics  French moments in US history  Export and import statistics

18.  Alex, for $100.

19.  The answer is:  Alex Trebek, Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, John Travolta, and many more….  Who speaks French?

20. Kenny’s baby contains:  Where the cuts are in NYS  Saving your program  Quebec/NY trade  New York needs French  Videos that support French programs

21.  Money, for $300

22.  What is the value of annual commerce between the United States and the province of Quebec?  PS: This means jobs!

23.  This is the site for Tennessee Bob’s NYS documents. My favorite sections of this huge document are:  New York Needs French  New York’s Role in International Business  New York and France  New York and Canada

24.  New York facts, for $500

25. How many French-speaking (including French Creole) people, including heritage speakers, French expatriates and Quebecois immigrants live in New York State?

26.  Going, going, gone… let’s make it a true daily double!

27.  What New York corporations are French- owned?  PS: This means jobs!

28.  This is the French Language Initiative’s advocacy toolkit that includes the following subtopics:  Why take French?  Cultivating allies  Program threats  Finding resources  Advocacy kit

29.  There are lots of advocacy resources available.  Choose carefully, considering your purpose and your audience.  Then choose your “method”.  Bonne chance!

30.  (For the whole story, read my article “Grassroots Advocacy” at http://www.nysaflt.org/publications/archives_journal.shtml http://www.nysaflt.org/publications/archives_journal.shtml  It’s in the Summer 2008, volume 59 #2 issue.)  “…and my French IV (and French V) programs continue to live happily ever after…..”