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I would also like all of your listeners to be aware of the Oregon RoadMap strategic plan for language excellence.  This plan was created by government, business and educational leaders from all the state.  This plan provides clear direction that by 2025 they would like to see all graduates having  proficiency in English as well as a functional proficiency in a second language.  The message the Oregon RoadMap provides is clear- now is the time to focus on best practices for language instruction.  Early language immersion follows the goal for this state.  We need to embrace early language immersion and work with our school districts to provide this critical type of education. 

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Immersion education programs are invaluable in preparing children for the 21st century.  Theses programs can be provided a  cost neutral  basis and actually are proving time and time again to be revenue positive for districts as they attract families seeking these types of programs for their children.

Language immersion taught in early years should be considered as a 2 for the price of 1 deal.  Children in these programs learn the same core curriculum non immersion children but they get the added benefit of learning a foreign language as well.  This is value education especially during tight budget cycles.  The West Linn-Wilsonville School district needs to provide leadership to see that this is cost effective.

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