The Elementary World Language Program (FLES) started at the grass roots parent level to introduce students to language. It started in 1996 with Irving Elementary School and currently is offered at all District 97 schools
FLES is part of the basic district curriculum in all schools. Children receive Spanish instruction as part of their regular curriculum, usually in their regular classroom. Each class currently has two thirty-minute sessions a week.
The program fosters second language through learning activities across the curriculum (math, social studies, etc.). Songs, books, games, and other activities reinforce themes and skills in other academic areas as a way of fostering Spanish growth.
FLES has has developed a two page reference with the most frequently asked questions parents have about the program.
Please download a convenient FAQ about the FLES program (adobe acrobat file) FLES_FAQ_2_11.pdf (71.8K).
For further information, please contact:
Kevin M. Anderson, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
kevinanderson@op97.org
Dawn Fogle Deaton
Teacher Leader of FLES
ddeaton@op97.org
