Curriculum and Instruction Information Item |
DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The goal of The Year of Languages is to advance the concept that every American should develop proficiency not only in English, but in other languages as well. Foreign language study makes important contributions to a student's cognitive development, our national economy, and our national security. The district encourages and supports initiatives to promote and expand the study of foreign languages in our elementary, middle and high schools.
Suggested activities for schools to celebrate 2005: The Year of Languages is attached.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: Dorothy Carregal, Supervisor, K-12 Foreign Languages
Chuck Fleming
General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
A 01 | |
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20050809_149 * Section A Item# 01 |