The conference is being sponsored for K-5 teachers and administrators (two teachers and one administrator per county). The program will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The conference will promote the development of K-5 foreign language programs. Up to $85 per day will be provided for substitute coverage for teachers, and participating counties will receive a block grant of up to $100 to defray traveling expenses.
Teachers interested in attending should contact their county superintendent for a conference application.
Persons wanting more information about the conference should contact Deborah M. Harki, West Virginia Department of Education, at (304) 558-7805 (dharki@access.k12.wv.us).