A new curriculum resource for Spanish classes is being proposed by a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) textbook committee made up of instructional specialists, parents and students. If approved, the text will be used starting in the 2023-2024 school year.
“En voz alta: Español para hispanohablantes,” by Carmen Herrera, Paula Hidalgo, Ph.D., and Janet Boring, is being considered by the Board of Education of Charles County as a textbook to be used by staff and students in Heritage and Native Spanish courses. The resource is required to support students and teachers with a literary-based Spanish for heritage and native speakers’ pathway. The textbook is aligned with the ACTFL World — Readiness Standards.
Click here to view “En voz alta: Español para hispanohablantes,” online. The book will be available to view up to 3 p.m., Monday, April 10. Click here to provide feedback before the April 10 deadline. Formulario para comentarios https://forms.office.com/r/b11xh4E3JR.
The Board of Education is reviewing the book and will act on the proposal at its May 9 meeting. Community members are encouraged to review the books and provide comment in writing to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD, 20646; by email to boardmail@ccboe.com; or via the feedback form listed above.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,598 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
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