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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
CURRICULUM
& ASSESSMENT:
NON-NATIVE LANGUAGES
(Updated 10/26/06)
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OVERVIEW
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Non-native language education in Vermont is currently centered on the new Non-native Language Grade Cluster Expectation (GCEs). Like the Grade Level Expectations in other content areas, the Non-native Language Grade Cluster Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. However, unlike the Grade Level Expectations which delineates specific grade levels, these grade expectations are organized by Grade Clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2, 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and high school). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION
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World Languages Events of Interest
View information about The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative involving two free summer workshops for K-12 foreign language teachers and administrators, with a special emphasis on Mandarin Chinese. NOTE: This document contains live links indicated in blue type.
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Valid Models of Assessment in Non-native Languages
Plans are underway to organize professional development networks in Non-native Languages to assist teachers in establishing connections between the Non-native Languages Grade Cluster Expectations and assessment strategies and models. Educators are encouraged to share reliable and innovative local models of assessment with Gail Kilkelly at (802) 828-6560 or gail.kilkelly@state.vt.us.
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Non-native Languages Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development.
The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Gail Kilkelly, Non-native Languages Assessment Coordinator
(802) 828-6560 (P)
(802) 828-6543 (F)
gail.kilkelly@state.vt.us
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