1. Gather information related to offering foreign language instruction in District 108.
         
What Results Timeframe Who Resources
Survey parents related to demand for the program at specific grades and in specific languages Report of survey data November Chuck & Leslie Parent Conferences
Survey or interview teachers related to the program at specific grades and in specific languages Report of survey data February Jeff & Chuck Email, Scannable Forms
Survey students in grades K-12 related to perceived benefits of learning a foreign language. Report of survey data February Jeff & Chuck Email, Scannable Forms
Interview local officials related to potential impact on the community's marketability Report of interview data February Larry, Ken Chamber of Commerce, Realtors, Jill Ellestead, Daave Tebben, Warden
Interview &/or visit elementary school FL programs related to purposes, costs, & design considerations Report of interview data March Leslie, Teri, & Team IASB, Internet, IPA, IASA, ISBE, Urbana
Summarize the literature related to purposes and design considerations Annotated list March Jeff & Andrea University Libraries, Internet, ERIC
Identify fiscal and other resources needed for FL program. Annotated list March Chuck & Sharon  
 
2. Analyze information related to offering foreign language instruction in District 108.
         
What Results Timeframe Who Resources
Develop a rationale based upon demand, impact upon the community, and predicted benefits to students. Written rationale May Jeff, Andrea Results froom surveys, Interviews, visits, & literature review
Compare significant design considerations Comparison matrix May Leslie, Ken, Terri
Estimate program costs Cost analysis report May Chuck, Sharon, Larry
Identify priorities & criteria Annotated list of priorities May Task Force Analysis results
 
3. Draft proposals for providing foreign language instruction in District 108.
         
What Results Timeframe Who Resources
To be determined To be determined September Task Force  
To be determined To be determined September Task Force  
To be determined To be determined September Task Force  
To be determined To be determined September Task Force  
To be determined To be determined September Task Force  

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