World Language Day
5th annual WLD will happen on the first Saturday in May, 2008

Language Blog Launches
Dawn Fogle Deaton and Kathleen Priceman have launched a new language blog as an online resource for all things language, both in-curricular and extra-curricular in Oak Park. There are specific resources and downloads about both PSIP and FLES program. Visitors can also leave comments to specific stories.

WL Presentation
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Kathleen Priceman of the Partial Spanish Immersion Program (PSIP) at Lincoln School and Dawn Fogle Deaton of Elementary World Language Program (FLES) outline where language education has been, where it is, and where it is going in relation to the emerging strategic plan for District 97.

The World Language Advisory Committee (WLAC) is charged with advocating for and advising on district policy related to elementary language programs. Comprised of teachers, administrators, board members, and parents, the WLAC provides a forum for discussions and language related work at the district level. It also embraces the wider in-curricular & extra-curricular language communities, linking the continuum of related educational practices from elementary through high school.

Photo Gallery - Teaching / Learning Language in District 97

Board Presentation - PSIP at Lincoln School

Grades K-6 study Spanish Language and culture as part of their curriculum. Grades 7 & 8 have elective choices of Spanish or French.