FACILITATE & CONNECT educational resources

MISSION

ALIGN K-12 PROGRAMS with resources

MISSION

PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE RESOURCES to many districts

MISSION

ORIGIN

LAUNCH & TRIALS OF Mandarin language program

QUALITY CONCERNS • outcomes of language

instruction• professional development• development of curriculum

& resources

ORIGIN

ORIGIN

BROADER CURRICULUM issues

SUSTAINABILITY LIMITED CAPACITY availability of staff

MIS-MATCHED expectations

...a partnership of theBerks County Intermediate Unit

established to support the introduction and expansion of

K-12 instruction in Asian language and culture. 

CAPACITYBUILDING• guest scholars• distance learning• professional development

CURRICULUM& DESIGN

• shared curriculum

• standard assessments

• pooled materials

•curriculum audits• k12/higher-ed partnerships

INTEGRATION& OUTREACH

• community partnerships & education

• sister schools• business partnerships

CURRICULUM& DESIGN

• shared curriculum

• standard assessments

• pooled materials

•curriculum audits • k12/higher-ed partnerships

INTEGRATION& OUTREACH

• community partnerships & education

• sister schools • business partnerships

CAPACITYBUILDING

• guest scholars• distance learning

• professional development

* FLAP GRANT

BCIU FLAP GRANT

Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) – fuel for specific programs of the ASC• Expand and Strengthen Mandarin Chinese Language Programs in

Berks County• Increase Student Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Language• Create an articulated sequential Program of Study for Mandarin

Chinese Language Instruction Levels I, II, III, and IV• Develop an Effective Approach for finding, retaining, and

professionally developing Qualified teachers of Mandarin Chinese

Jun 2009

Apr 2009

Sept 2009

ASC Spring Conference

Dec 2008

Jun 2008

Program conference

NCTA Seminar @ BCIU

Jan 2009

CI-Pittpartnership

NCTA Delegation to China

CI Teacher partnerships launched

BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK

Apr 2010

March 2010

“Future of Korea”

ASC Spring ConferenceMay 7, 2010

Nov 2009

Oct 2009

FLAP Directors’ Meeting

CI Mandarin Teacher

Recruitment

Jan 2010

NCTA Seminar

Hosted by BCIU

Joint Prof. Dev. Conference

Summer programs

NEXT STEPS

Administrator visit Hanban

CI Teachers

ArriveSept 2010 CEI Exchange

“kick-off”

• Confucius Institute at Pittsburgh University (CI-Pitt)– Masters degree candidate teachers– Specialize in Mandarin instruction to non-Chinese speakers– 1 year assignment, with option to extend

(J1 Visa)– Flexible program

• Teacher sharing• Distance learning

– Underwritten by Hanban (approximate one year cost = $13K)– BCIU serves as “satellite” center for administration of program

• MAGPI and Cleveland Museum of Art (examples)– Leverage Distance Learning technology (RWAN and video-

conferencing)– One of a kind “video classes” (Chinese Tomb Art)

BUILDING CAPACITY: PARTNERSHIPS

• National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA)– Locally host NCTA’s East Asian Studies Workshops– Provide ACT48 credits, teacher stipend, and materials at no cost to

districts– 30 regional participants in 2009

• UPenn’s Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS)– Regional opportunities for seminars and programs (low cost)– “vetting” of Curriculum resources and materials on behalf of the ASC

• World Affairs Councils (WAC)– Local presentations by representatives from Dept of State, National

Embassies, etc. (example: The Future of Korea)

BUILDING CAPACITY: PARTNERSHIPS

• Shared Curriculum– Mandarin Language program collaboration facilitated by BCIU– Use of Performance Pathways environment– Standards Aligned

• Confucius Institute Resource Materials– CI funding affords district access to wide spectrum of tools and

materials to supplement and support instruction

• Standard Assessments– Online assessment tools (STAMP)

• Curriculum Audits• Leverage Partnerships (Ohio State, Univ. of Pittsburgh) for

curriculum and assessment review and guidance

CURRICULUM AND DESIGN: FRAMEWORK

APPROACH

• Community Partnerships – meet with local community groups– Heighten community awareness – Build goodwill– Explore possible collaborations (business/education partnerships)– Recent contacts:

• Chamber of Commerce• Reading Chinese Association• School Boards• World Affairs Council• Adoptive Parents Group

• Sister School Programs (China Exchange Initiative)– Leverage CEI framework to establish district to district exchanges– Afford students/educators the opportunity to experience other cultures– Aid district staff in establishing the infrastructure required to implement

and sustain Sister School programs

INTEGRATION AND OUTREACH: BUILDING

SUPPORT