World Language Plus

Abstract

- Coronado Unified School District is a preschool through 12th grade district serving Naval Base Coronado. Student enrollment is 3,101; 41% of the students are military dependent. The goal of Project World Language Plus (WL+) is to establish, expand, and improve world language study for military-connected grade TK-12 students in world language skills and cultural knowledge capability and capacity. Project WL+ will establish a world language TK-12 pathway in order to graduate students who are globally competent and equipped with proficient world language skills. At the elementary level, a weekly Spanish exposure program will be established, with expanding opportunities for students as they enter middle and high school. Implementation involves hiring world language teachers; purchasing authentic Spanish and French language classroom libraries/curriculum; providing professional development, initiating the Avant STAMP 4S assessment system; exploring opportunities such as dual enrollment and real world language experiences; and increasing stakeholder engagement. The expected outcomes of Project WL+ are increased motivation of military connected students to enroll in world language courses at the secondary level and ultimately earn the State Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source ID
HE12542112006

Entities

People

  • Stacy Morrissey

Organizations

  • Department of Defense Education Activity
  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • STEM Education