French-English Dual Language Programs

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French-English
Dual Language Programs
In New York City Public Schools
There are more
than 22,000
francophone
children in NYC
and only 3,000
have access to
a bilingual
education.
On compte plus
de 22 000 enfants
francophones à
New York, mais
seulement 3 000
d’entre eux ont
accès à une
éducation bilingue.
What are Dual Language
Programs?
Que sont les classes
bilingues?
Dual Language Programs
aim to offer bilingual
education to children in New
York Public Schools.
Ces classes visent à
développer un enseignement
bilingue dans les écoles
publiques de New York.
The first French DLP was
launched in 2007 with
one teacher, a class of
24 students and a group
of committed parents in
Brooklyn. Today, thanks to
these programs, more than
1,000 students benefit from
a free bilingual education.
La première classe a été
ouverte en 2007 à Brooklyn
avec une institutrice, 24 élèves
et un groupe de parents très
motivés. Aujourd’hui, ce
sont plus de 1 000 élèves qui
bénéficient d’une éducation
bilingue gratuite.
Classes conducted in both
French and English draw
from the best educational
models. They offer a multicultural atmosphere and an
exceptional learning
environment.
In order to succeed, dual language
programs require a solid tri-partite
partnership: strong commitment from
the schools’ leadership, qualified and
dedicated teachers, and ceaseless
involvement from the parents.
–Dr. Fabrice Jaumont, Education Attaché, Embassy of France
Ces classes, où l’enseignement est délivré à part
égale en anglais et en français,
profitent des meilleurs
modèles pédagogiques. Elles
offrent une atmosphère
multiculturelle et un
environnement d’apprentissage exceptionnels.
1,000 students with 50 teachers at 6
elementary schools and 2 middle schools
1. PS 58 | The Carroll School
330 Smith Street, BKLYN
Grades: K-5
2. PS 133 | William A.
Butler School
211 8th Street, BKLYN
Grades: pre K-2
3. PS 84 | The Lillian
Weber School
5
NYFACS
32 West 92 Street, NY
nd
Grades: K-5
4. PS 110 | The Monitor School
124 Monitor Street, BKLYN
Grades: K-2
8
MS 256
3
PS 84
5. NY French American
Charter School (NYFACS)
311 West 120th Street, NY
Grades: K-5
6. PS 20 | Clinton Hill School
225 Adelphi Street, BKLYN
Grades: K
4
PS 110
6
PS 20
7. MS 51 | William Alexander
Middle School
350 5 Avenue, BKLYN
th
Grades: 6
8. MS 256 | Academic &
Athletic Excellence School
154 West 93rd Street, NY
Grades: 6
1
PS 58
2
PS 133
7
MS 51
Bring bilingual education to
children in NYC!
Offrons des classes bilingues
aux enfants de NYC!
Bilingualism
is good for
you. It makes
brains
stronger.
–Dr. Ellen Bialystock,
Prof. of Psychology
In order to increase the
number of students benefiting
from French-English Dual
Language Programs, FACE
and the French Embassy
have launched an ambitious
campaign with the following
objectives:
Afin d’augmenter le nombre
d’élèves bénéficiant des
classes bilingues, la fondation
FACE et l’Ambassade
de France ont lancé une
ambitieuse campagne de
levée de fonds, avec pour
objectifs :
• EXPAND: create seamless
Dual Language Programs
in schools K-12
•
DEVELOPPER : assurer
un enseignement
bilingue en continu de
la maternelle au 12ème
grade
•
DONNER ACCES:
implanter des DLP
dans des zones défavorisées abritant de
larges communautés
francophones
•
FORMER : financer des
bourses de formation à
l’enseignement bilingue
•
EQUIPER : acheter le
matériel pédagogique
nécessaire
• GIVE ACCESS: bring
Dual Language Programs
to underserved areas
with large francophone
populations
• TRAIN: provide grants for
teacher training programs
in bilingual education
• PROVIDE: continue to
ensure a steady flow of
necessary materials for
existing classes
Dual Language Program
The Dual Language Program is an initiative of FACE (French American Cultural Exchange) a
501(c) 3 organization and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The program is overseen
by an advisory committee of engaged parents and educators.
FRENCH EMBASSY
IN THE UNITED STATES
HIGHER EDUCATION,
ARTS, FRENCH LANGUAGE
Images: © Jonas Cuénin
www.facecouncil.org/dlp
Help bring bilingual
education to children in
NYC public schools!
By joining in this effort, you will provide cutting-edge education
for children in New York City’s public school system. We estimate
that the cost per student is $400 for 5 years.
• By donating up to $80: you will provide books and resources
for one DLP student for a year.
• By donating $500: you will fund a teacher’s professional
development for a year
• By donating $2,000—$12,000: you will become an integral
member of a school’s community.
How can you give?
• Check: donations to be made out to FACE (address below)
• Online: donate at www.facecouncil.org/dlp
• Cash: see contact below
Check donations:
FACE (French American Cultural Exchange)
972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10075
Please make checks payable to “FACE” & indicate “Dual Language
Program” in the memo of the check
Contact: Fabrice Jaumont
Tel: (212) 439-1408
Email: [email protected]
www.facecouncil.org/dlp
Every dollar counts and we
thank you for your support !
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Where will the money go?
FRENCH BOOKS:
more books
Dual Language Programs need
a steady stream of new and
specialized French books. We
will seek the help of French
publishers to gain access to
digital copies of middle & high
school textbooks that are
difficult to obtain.
GREAT TEACHERS:
& more
teachers
We will provide grants for
teachers to become certified
in bilingual education. This
guarantees a highly qualified
teacher in every French DLP
classroom.
MORE SCHOOLS:
to more NYC
public schools!
We will offer bilingual
education to schools that do
not yet have French DLPs.
This will be a great benefit
to the ever-growing number
of francophone families and
communities in NYC.
The Dual Language Program is an initiative of FACE (French American
Cultural Exchange) a 501(c) 3 organization and the Cultural Services of
the French Embassy. The program is overseen by an advisory committee
of engaged parents and educators.