The first World Language Pilot Program will begin this fall at South End School after the Board of Education unanimously approved the curriculum. “It’s an exciting opportunity for our kids to be enriched,” said Board of Education Chairman Brian Goralski, during a recent meeting. “That’s an opportunity that didn’t exist before.” Back in March, World Language Teacher Tina Riccio of Southington High School presented the concept for a phase-in foreign language pilot program to the school board, which voted unanimously to endorse the concept. All kindergarten students, along with the first grade students of South End, will have an opportunity to take part in the program, which aligns with the goals of the school district’s Vision 20-20 Plan and the Common Core State Standards. The pilot also included other kindergarteners and first graders from the district through a lottery system. Those students will provide their own means of transportation to and from South End. “I am happy where we’re headed,” said Riccio, who will serve as the Spanish instructor. “These kids are going to see and think differently—it’s a huge opportunity.” Spanish lessons will take place once a week for about 30 minutes during instructional time. Under the goals of [...]
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