Languages Language Resource Folders for Teachers Rosemary Bigelli, Languages Consultant at the CEO, at the launch of the Language Resource Folders. Interested teachers, Catherine and Virginia, examine the folders which cover resources for eight different languages. Kevin Comber, Area Education Consultant for the Southern Area and Helen O'Brien, Acting Coordinator of Curriculum and Education Services, launched the folders at a brief ceremony in mid-March. Languages The South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools promotes the study of languages as an integral part of all students' learning. The Languages Implementation Plan offers financial assistance to primary schools in the establishment of languages programs and maintains consultancy support for principals and teachers in developing programs.
Consultants offer professional development courses for teachers and assistance for individuals.
They provide information on current theory and practice and are available to assist school communities in the establishment or development of programs. Grants to schools are available through the Commonwealth funded Asian Languages and Studies programs and the Priority Languages element of the Schools Languages Programme. Scholarships are available to assist teachers in upgrading proficiency or in beginning languages studies. They may undertake local studies or accredited overseas courses. The scholarships and grants programs are advertised in Terms 1 and 3 through the courier service and through the Languages Newsletters.