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NCDPI World Languages Staff

Helga Fasciano
K-12 Program Areas Section Chief
Arts Education, ESL, World Languages

Ann Marie Gunter
World Language Consultant

José Luis Palacios
Education Advisor to the Carolinas (Embassy of Spain)

Chris Stewart
Program Assistant for K-12 Program Areas


Contact Ann Marie Gunter
ann.gunter@dpi.nc.gov
Phone: 919-807-3865 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            919-807-3865      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 919-807-3823


Contact José Luis Palacios
jluis.palacios@educacion.es
Phone: 919-807-3913 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            919-807-3913      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 919-807-3823
World Language study benefits all students. The study of another language leads to higher scores on standardized tests (reading, math, SAT), greater cognitive development in the areas of mental flexibility, creativity, divergent thinking and higher-order thinking skills, a broader English vocabulary, a better understanding of one’s own language and culture, and enhanced career opportunities.

This website is designed to be a resource for World Language educators.  Please explore the site, download materials, and share any suggestions with Ann Marie Gunter at ann.gunter@dpi.nc.gov



Recent News

The World Language Essential Standards were approved at the September 2010 State Board of Education meeting, and are scheduled to be implemented during the 2012-2013 school year.  For more information, see the Essential Standards webpages at http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/curriculum___instruction/essential_standards/ 
and watch for additional information as we move through the development of Instructional Toolkits, professional development, and other support that will accompany the implementation of the standards.