The need for languages for specific purposes at the K-12 level so students are prepared for advanced language for immediate careers or college.

1. S
Meeting Industry
Needs Through LSP
Innovation in US
Schools
Cristin Bleess, Castle View H.S., Colorado
Janet Graham, CAPS, Kansas
Mary Risner, University of Florida
Melissa Swarr, Hempsfield School District, Pennsylvania

2. Overview
S NOBLE
S Spanish for Leadership
S Global Business
S Medical Spanish
S Q & A

3. LE……….
Network of Business Language Educators…
 is a learning community established in 2009
 brings together K-16 educators
 facilitates connections between foreign language/culture
study and the professional schools
 promotes real-world connections and innovative
teaching and learning approaches

4. Promoting Articulation…
Secondary
Foreign Language
Post-secondary
Professional
Schools

5. Why LSP in K-12?
S Motivates students early on through a practical
application of language
S Encourages real-world connections and communication
skills so students see value of language and culture in
their lives
S Some students may choose career paths that don’t
require going to university

6. Supporting LSP at K-12
S Identifies innovative K-12 teachers interested in LSP
S Helps teachers integrate LSP into their
courses/schools
S Empowers and supports teachers to disseminate
their work at conferences and in publications
S Builds a network of collaborators to share models
and ideas

7. Expansion of Models
S Naples, Orlando
S Crystal River
S Katrina Beeck
S Global Logistics/Career Academies

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9. www.nble.org
@langforcareers