Heritage Language Learning

Heritage language learning is designed for individuals who wish to reconnect with their cultural roots by strengthening their skills in a language spoken at home or within their community. Our program supports learners of all ages in enhancing their language proficiency, deepening their cultural understanding, and preserving their heritage for future generations. 

Spanish Heritage 1 Curriculum Map

French

Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (CORELL): French Resources

Spanish

Español Abierto: ¡Listos!: A series of units for Heritage Spanish Learners in grades 6-12 related to personal life, college tasks, career readiness and civic participation.

Multimedia: Historias de estudiantes

Growing with Heritage Learners: A blog focusing on teaching Heritage Spanish using reading and writing workshop.

Heritage Spanish: From COERLL at the University of Texas-Austin, the Texas Coalition for Heritage Spanish seeks to provide a cooperative platform to support the success of Spanish heritage language speakers and their communities in Texas, assisting and promoting bicultural and bilingual development in the state.

Hispanohablantes: A program website for Egg Harbor Township (NJ) School District's award-winning Spanish heritage language program.

EXTRA Resources

Differentiation in Heritage Language Programs: A presentation by Jenny Dilks & Michele Schreiner, Egg Harbor Twp (NJ) School District.

Heritage Language Learners: (A pamphlet from the Ohio Department of Education)

Heritage Languages in America: Research & Resources

Sample Heritage Language Curricula Projects: (UCLA National Heritage Language Resource Center)

Startalk: Additional Resources to Support STARTALK Principles: The following resources are available to support world-language programs as they apply the STARTALK Principles to ensure that learners are engaged in meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare them to use the target language beyond the classroom.

Starting a Heritage Language Program: (From The World of Senordinaroman blog)