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A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ARKANSAS & CHINA WORKING TOGETHER

A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ARKANSAS & CHINA WORKING TOGETHER. MANDARIN CHINESE. PREPARING ARKANSAS CHILDREN f or a GLOBAL WORKFORCE. Why Mandarin Chinese?. In an increasingly global, technological economy, experts say,.

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A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ARKANSAS & CHINA WORKING TOGETHER

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  1. A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ARKANSAS & CHINA WORKING TOGETHER

  2. MANDARIN CHINESE PREPARING ARKANSAS CHILDREN for a GLOBAL WORKFORCE

  3. Why Mandarin Chinese? In an increasingly global, technological economy, experts say, “It isn’t enough to be academically strong. Young people must also be able to work comfortably with people from other cultures, solve problems creatively, write and speak well, think in a multidisciplinary way, and evaluate information critically.”

  4. Why Mandarin Chinese? Philadelphia, Houston, New York City and Portland are poised to launch Chinese programs. Chicago has more than 3,500 students in the largest program in the nation. • Non-Asian children are attending the Lansing Chinese School in Michigan because “an ambitious feeling on the part of the parents” who are “interested in China’s playing an important role in the world”.

  5. Why Mandarin Chinese? The National Security Education Program offers college students $20,000 to $30,000 a year to study less-taught, critical languages in the countries where the languages are spoken. Mandarin Chinese is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a less-taught, critical language at secondary and college levels.

  6. Working with the University of Central Arkansas UCA works with the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) under the Chinese Ministry of Education to provide resources for Chinese instruction. Hanban can supply a minimum of five (5) teachers for the 2012/2013 school year.

  7. Working with the University of Central Arkansas UCA is responsible for the following: Processes Visas Enter into the INA database Background checks Greet at airport Provide 5 day orientation Transport each day to Non-Traditional Training (3 weeks) *Five percent (5%) of the teacher’s salary per year is paid to UCA as a management fee.

  8. Hanban’s Responsibilities Provide transportation and cover expenses involved with traveling between China and Arkansas. Provide the stipend for the teacher on a two-year contract. ($12,000 per year) Pay transportation costs for the teachers to travel home during the summer and the return trip to Arkansas.

  9. ADE Responsibilities Process all documentation requiredfor the Chinese Teachers to enter the NTLP plusassist with Arkansas Licensure rules. Provide information and assistance regarding any required Praxis II content tests. Ensure all teachers have taken and passed the Oral Proficiency Inventory (OPI). (May be administered in China)

  10. ADE Responsibilities (cont’d) Commitments from a minimum of five Arkansas school districts to host a Mandarin Chinese teacher for the 2012/2013 school year. Hold an informational meeting for those school districts interested in the program. Ensure school districts are aware of their responsibilities.

  11. Host School District Monetary Responsibilities School District pays approximately $20,000 (based on the state minimum salary) plus the following: TIAA-CREF Medical Insurance Non-Traditional Program tuition ($1,200 per year for two years) Testing fees HomeLand Security Fee

  12. Host School District Responsibilities Assign a mentor for two years Provide transportation Assist in locating appropriate housing Help acclimate the teacher to the community

  13. The Hanban Teachers . . . Speak fluent English Have Master Degrees in teaching Chinese as a second language. Have experience teaching Chinese as a second language. Have studied in regards to the American culture Are regarded highly in China as professionals. Are very grateful to receive a teacher’s salary.

  14. Timeline November 2011 - Commitments from 5 -13 school districts December 2011 - Dr. Zhuang gets a written commitment from the Chinese government December 2011 - Delegation from Arkansas goes to China to interview prospective teachers June 2012 - Teachers arrive in AR and attend orientation at UCA July 2012 - Teachers begin NTL training August 2012 - Chinese teachers begin teaching in AR classrooms

  15. Number of Students Taking Chinese by Year

  16. Students Taking Chinese by School Level (2008-2011)

  17. Possible New School Districts for 2012/2013 Russellville Springdale Dover Jacksonville Benton Hazen Little Rock Rogers

  18. Additional Request &Replacements Pulaski County – needs a second teacher Northwest Arkansas Educational Cooperative – 2 Wynne Bentonville - needs one more teacher

  19. Contact Information Barbara Culpepper 501 Woodlane St. Suite 220-C Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4311 Fax: 501-682-5118 barbara.culpepper@arkansas.gov

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