Section Ed 306.481 - World Languages Program, July 1, 2015(a) Pursuant to Ed 306.27, and in schools where world language programs are provided, no later than July 1, 2015, conditioned on legislative approval, the program shall include planned activities designed to: (1) Gain proficiency in a second language through reading, writing, listening and speaking in a second language;(2) Increase cultural understanding of countries where the language is spoken;(3) Appreciate American culture by comparing it with the culture and contributions of countries where the second language is spoken;(4) Prepare students to compete in the global economy;(5) Complement other program areas, such as music, art, and social studies, through use of the language;(6) Increase English literacy by making connections between languages;(7) Model the second language; and(8) Enable students to achieve positive outcomes through interactive and differentiated learning opportunities.(b) Where world language programs are provided, they shall be aligned with the minimum standards for college and career readiness.(c) Each district shall establish a comprehensive curriculum that provides for continued growth in all content areas consistent with RSA 193-C:3,III.(d) Where world language programs are offered in grades 7-12, schools shall provide for the following: (1) A classroom setting, complete with staff deemed to be fully certified or highly qualified in the language, that will enable students to demonstrate achievement of graduation competencies pursuant to Table 306-1;(2) For grades 9-12, classroom settings and HQT or certified staff in a minimum of 2 world languages with a minimum of 3 levels provided in one language and 2 levels in another;(3) The language provided may include American sign language;(4) The ongoing assessment of learning outcomes through the use of local assessments that are aligned with the state and district content and performance standards; and(5) The authentic assessment of student learning outcomes through multiple formative and summative assessment instruments that are aligned with the state and district content and performance standards.(e) Examples of such assessment shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Teacher observations of student performance;(2) Competency-based or performance-based assessments;(3) Common assessments developed locally; and(4) Project evaluation rubrics used to evaluate world language proficiencies applied to integrated curriculum assignments, extended learning opportunities and out of school learning environments.(f) All world language programs shall report the academic performance of all students on a regular basis by providing the following: (1) A summary of individual student performance to parents at least 3 times each year; and(2) The opportunity for parents to meet individually with their students' teachers about their students' performance at least once during each school year.(g) All world language programs shall demonstrate how school and student assessment data are used to evaluate, develop, and improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 306.481
Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10556, Effective 3/27/2014, Expires3/27/2024.The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 35, Number 27, eff.6/29/2015 is not yet available.
The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 36, Number 06, eff.1/8/2016 is not yet available.