Applications open for 2016 Rural Trust’s Global Teacher Fellowship
If you are a teacher in a rural area, apply now to support your professional and personal development in the field of global competency and world languages.
Spotlight on: Kentucky World Languages Association
With almost 500 active members, the Kentucky World Languages Association is the largest organization for world language educators, professionals and supporters in Kentucky.
Bringing global to your school, one step at a time
In discussing the global competencies with teachers and administrators, I often hear, “No one on my staff has traveled abroad, how are we supposed to do this?” There are ways of bringing the world to your door, even if your door is fairly remote and your budget limited.
Applications being accepted for 2016 Visiting Teachers from Spain Program
Since 2000, KDE has worked with the Spanish Ministry of Education to help local school districts fill vacant P-12 Spanish and ESL teacher positions, as well as positions for other content areas.
Digital library offers foreign language books online
The International Children’s Digital Library website houses thousands of children’s books in different languages.
UK Confucius Institute brings programs to K-12 schools
The University of Kentucky’s Confucius Institute is offering several programs for students and teachers to help Kentucky schools develop Chinese language and culture study programs.
Chinese Guest Teacher Program applications due
Apply now to host a Chinese guest teacher for the 2016-17 school year. All guest teachers are qualified, experienced teachers from China.
Global Symposium set for Jan. 22
The Kentucky Department of Education, in coordination with the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative, is sponsoring a free Global Symposium Jan. 22 at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville.
Why global competency matters
Kelly Clark is the global competency lead for the Kentucky Department of Education.
Welcome to the world languages page
Alfonso de Torres Núñez is the world languages consultant at the Kentucky Department of Education.