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 World Languages and Global Initiatives

Mission

For our students to succeed in a global economy, they will need to posses a new set of skills that were not required for the success of prior generations of Americans.  Regional expertise, cross-cultural competence, and advanced language proficiency are no long skills reserved only for those who plan for a career overseas - they are skills that will enhance any career field, encourage international investment to our state, and develop a workforce that is successful in working on diverse international teams to collaborate and solve global problems.  Developing international perspective and advanced language proficiency, particularly as this relates to college and career readiness, will ensure our nation's security and will support our statewide and regional economic development goals.  Business leaders across Georgia and the Southeast have made it clear that these skills are the fastest route to success in a global job market, and that they provide a competitive advantage that moves an applicant's resume to the top of the pile.

 

Performance Standards, State Data, and Policies 

 

The Georgia Dual-Immersion Program

Dual-Immersion Portal Login (password required) 

  • Spanish Portal: Dual-Immersion Curriculum and Materials (under construction)

  • French Portal: Dual-Immersion Curriculum and Materials (under construction)

  • German Portal: Dual-Immersion Curriculum and Materials (under construction)

  • Chinese Portal: Dual-Immersion Curriculum and Materials (under construction)

  • Portuguese Portal:  Dual Immersion Curriculum and Materials (under construction)

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Memoranda of Understanding

The following state-level Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) have been signed between the GaDOE and international partners.  These agreements provide meaningful global connections between partner schools through sister school partnerships and career-based job-shadowing opportunities.


Video

Benefits of the Georgia Sister School Partnership Program

Interview with teachers and students during a visit byMme Deborah KEETON of Collège du Haut-de-Penoy to Luther Judson Price Middle School in Atlanta.


Current MOUs

 

 

The Georgia Workforce Development Initiative (GWI)

 

 Program Media
  • Georgia House Resolution 1019 Recognizing Georgia Foreign Language Educators sponored by Representative Stephens of the 164th District

World Languages Proficiency Exams and Industry Certifications 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Contact Information

 
Jon Valentine
Program Manager
Phone: 404-463-0601
Fax:404-651-8582
 
Dr. Greg Barfield
Program Specialist
Phone: 404-651-5363
Fax:404-651-8582
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