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Welcome to the HCPSS World Language Advisory Committee as we explore, monitor, and evaluate effective programs for students pursuing world language study. We are looking forward to a number of new initiatives and we welcome the opportunity to meet with the advisory committee to explore those endeavors in more detail.

MISSION
The mission of the World Language Advisory Committee is to advise, support, and advocate for the continuous improvement of the World Language Programs in the Howard County Public School System. The efforts of the committee will ensure that all students receive a quality program and that the partnership between the Office of World Languages and the community grows stronger.

PURPOSE
The purposes of this committee are: • Become knowledgeable in the goals, methods, and materials of world language instruction in the HCPSS. • Give input and advice to assist in the development of world language programs and resources at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. • Provide public support and advocacy for world language programs and initiatives in a variety of forums. • Explore with staff ways to identify and utilize available community resources to enrich language acquisition experiences for all students.

2009 - 10 MEETING SCHEDULE
• January 20, 2010 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM (January 27 - snow date) - Faulkner Ridge Center, Chesapeake Room • March 30, 2010 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Faulkner Ridge Center, Chesapeake Room • June 8, 2010 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Faulkner Ridge Center, Chesapeake Room

UPCOMING EVENTS

 * === World Language Curriculum Writing ===
 * Centennial High School
 * June 28 - July 2: American Sign Language, Chinese, & Italian
 * July 6 - July 9: French, German, Latin, & Spanish


 * === World Language Quest ===
 * **Comprehensive Summer School Elementary Programs**
 * Centennial Lane Elementary School
 * June 28 - July 23
 * Session 1 - Spanish & Chinese (two weeks of each) - 8:15 - 10:00 AM
 * Session 2 - Italian & Japanese (two weeks of each) - 10:00 - 11:45 AM


 * === World Languages BSAP ===
 * **BSAP Summer School Elementary Program**
 * Ilchester Elementary School
 * June 28 - July 23
 * Spanish (two weeks)
 * Chinese (two weeks)

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