It is the hope of the Georgia Department of Education that the Model Program can serve as a model for replication across Georgia as well as across the United States and abroad. Its participating schools are always open for observation and its teachers and administrators are readily available for consultation. The Georgia Department of Education provides informational support to school systems which want to begin elementary foreign language programs and staff development activities for elementary foreign language teachers, those in the Model Program and others who wish to participate. During the past several years, it has provided a statewide elementary foreign language conference. The Program advocates classroom language experiences which are hands-on, holistic, and meaningful.
Students learn to use language for real communication.
Teachers use a spiraled, recycled curriculum for repeated re-entry of vocabulary. As students progress, they also recognize the importance of correct, appropriate language usage. Just as research has indicated the efficacy of early language learning, there are numerous reports that validate the positive impact of parental involvement in education. The Model Program strongly encourages parental involvement. Furthermore, FLES teachers should seek support from the school staff and entire community.