West Virginia
Language Leaper Elementary World Language Program
Elementary Curriculum Consultant
Candidate Information
Qualifications for WV World Elementary Curriculum Consultant
 In-depth knowledge of early language learning and second language acquisition
 Previous experience in developing/guiding elementary foreign language standardsbased, thematic-centered, and content-related curriculum at a district or state level
 Previous experience working with international schools, or districts preferred
 A minimum Master’s Degree in a related field (Doctorate preferred)
 Demonstrated leadership in the field of early language learning including publication of
scholarly work
 Previous experience presenting professional development related to the topic of early
language learning
 Knowledge of media-based early language learning programs
Commitment to the Project
 Provide training to Language Leaper Pilot teachers on August 2 and 3 in Morgantown,
WV related to the topic of early language learning
 Provide training to Language Leaper curriculum development team in a two and one-half
day work session in Charleston, WV, on September 21-23 related to the topic of
developing standards-based/thematic-organized/content-related elementary world
language instruction
 Provide ongoing technical assistance and review/evaluation/revision of curriculum
developed by teams
 Work within the timelines established for the project
Project Incentives
 $2,500 for Elementary Pedagogy Training on August 2 and 3, 2011
 $2,500 for Curriculum Development Training on September 21-23, 2011.
 $3,200 for unit review ($400 each for 8 units)
 $8,200 Contract total maximum
Consultant Responsibilities
 August 2-3, 2011: Provide training for Language Leaper Pilot teachers focused on early
language learning, effects of immersion classroom, preparing students to demonstrate
what they can do and supplemental activities for the classroom
 September 21-23, 2011: Provide training for Language Leaper Curriculum Development
team focused on considerations for thematic/content related planning, preparing
students to demonstrate what they can do and communicative activities for the early
language classroom. Additionally will provide guidance/evaluation/revisions as
curriculum development team members create standards-based curriculum during the
session
 September 21 – December 21, 2011: Evaluate curriculum documents using an
online/distance format and suggest/provide specific revisions for a total of eight
elementary units. Participate in periodic phone conferences to discuss progress.
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Education
Debora L. Nicholson dlnichol@access.k12.wv.us
Elementary World Language Project
Elementary Curriculum Consultant
Bid Form/Candidate Information
Submitting your bid:
1. Rename this document so the filename includes your last name and date,
e.g., “Smith_App_2_1_05.doc”
2. E-mail this completed application to dlnichol@access.k12.wv.us no later than July
13 at 5:00 p.m.
Personal Information
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Street Address:
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Education
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West Virginia Department of Education
Debora L. Nicholson dlnichol@access.k12.wv.us
Short-Answer Questions
1. Please describe your previous experience with elementary education/curriculum
development. Feel free to substitute by pasting or attaching a resume or CV
Thank you for submitting your bid to provide services for the Language Leaper Curriculum Development
Project. A consultant will be selected based upon ability to complete work described within timelines,
meeting candidate qualifications, and experience with similar work.
West Virginia Department of Education
Debora L. Nicholson dlnichol@access.k12.wv.us