Background

Name of Program/School/Institution

Program Address

(street address)

(city, state, zip)

Web Address

List of all languages / language varieties / dialiects taught in the program.

Contact person

Name

Title

Email (you must include this if you would like a copy of this information sent to you)

Address

Telephone

Fax

Grades taught (Check all that apply)

PreK–K
1–5/6
6/7–8
9–12
Adults
Other

Program Description

What are the purposes and goals of the program?

Please provide a brief explanation of the program.

When was the program founded?

How is the program founded? (individuals, groups, school, state, federal government, embassy)

Parents

What are parents' expectations for the program? Please explain.

Program Staff

What are staff expectations for the program? (e.g., expectations of instructors and administration)

Students

Who are the students in the program? What percentage of students are heritage language speakers? (e.g., Native Americans, first-generation immigrants, second-generation immigrants)

What are the students countries of origin?

What is the total student enrollment?

How does the program identify who is a heritage speaker?

What means does the program use to determine the language background and language proficiency of students?

What are the students' expectations of the program?

Teachers / Administrators / Staff

Number of instructors in the program

What are the languages in which instructors are proficient?

What credentials do instructors have and in what languages and areas? (e.g., teaching credential, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.; areas of study)

What professional development opportunities do teachers have?

Instruction

How often do students receive instruction in the heritage language?

Total contact hours per week

Number of times per week that students meet to learn the heritage language

How are students grouped?

How much (what percentage of) time is devoted to teaching the language?

How much (what percentage of) time is devoted to teaching culture?

Language Skills

Skills developed by the program:

What heritage language skills are developed in the program? (Mark all that apply.)

Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Other

Culture

What aspects of culture are taught in the program? List all that apply (e.g., geography, history, festivals, customs, arts and dance, traditions).

Instructional Methodologies

What methodologies and instructional strategies are used in the program?

Materials

Are textbooks used? If so, what textbooks are used? Please provide the title, year, and the publisher of the textbook series.

Please list any other materials used for instruction.

How is technology used in the program?

Assessment

What assessments are used to evaluate students' progress? Please select all that apply.

Weekly quizzes
Chapter tests
Mid-term tests
Final exams
School/district developed tests
State tests
Standardized tests (please give test names)

Student self-assessment instruments
Teacher observations
Teacher performance-based tests
Portfolios
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview)
Other

Articulation

Does the program have connections with other institutions?

If the program has connections with local schools, please list the schools in the feeder pattern: (Please provide the schools in your feeder pattern)

Do students receive credit or recognition for language study in your program from the formal education system? If so, describe briefly the arrangements and the credit system.

What the Program Has in Place

What types of financial support does the program receive? Please check all that apply.

US government
Local/state government support
Religious organizations
Ethnic/cultural organizations
Home government (e.g., embassy)
Foundation
Tuition
Parents
Others

What other types of support does the program receive from these or other entities?

Special Challenges

What challenges does your program experience? (e.g., funding, conflicts between program features and community expectations). Please describe.

What additional support would you like to receive? Please describe.

Insights and Future Directions

What are some insights that you would like to share with others who are interested in learning more about your program?

Additional Comments

Thank you very much for your participation. The information you have provided will be helpful to other programs.