KWLA 2011 - Speak Up For World Languages Session

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Speaking Up for World Languages
Presented on September 23, 2011 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM

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- I CAN develop a 30 second "elevator" speech to advocate for languages
- I CAN utilize technology to promote and celebrate my school language programs
- I CAN personalize advocacy letters and reach out to key members in the communities

Janna Chiang @jannachiang

Panetta: Language Training Critical to U.S. Interests, Security
Albright, Hagel: Language cuts endanger U.S. By Madeleine Albright and Chuck Hagel
H.R.4065 -- Foreign Language Education Partnership Program Act (Introduced in House - IH)
Title: Language and Legislator
Sample letter from ACTFL
Reflection Link

Lucas Gravitt @herrgravitt
Press Release 1 (.pdf) Press Release 2 (.pdf) Press Release 3 (.pdf) School Review (.pdf) Why German Brochure (.pdf)	Template 1 (.doc) Template 2 (.doc) Template 3 (.doc) Brochure Template (.pub) Herr Gravitt's Deutsche Zeitung (.html)

Nadine Jacobsen

Parent Connection Handout

Nathan Patton

Brochure Viewable: Top Reasons Why to Take Japanese (.pdf)
Brochure Template: Top Reasons Why to Take Japanese (.pub)
Recruitment Video 1 (.wmv)
Recruitment Video 2 (.wmv)
Recruitment Video 3 (.avi)
Exchange Program PR Video 1 (.avi)
Letter to Representative Chandler (.doc)

Handouts
How to Make Promotional Video (.doc)
How to Make Brochure (.doc)
How to Write an Advocacy Letter (.doc)

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These materials are for use of World Language educators to promote their language program.

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