Office of Teaching and Learning
Instructional Programs
Educational Equity Policy
Multilingual Education Branch
Comprehensive Arts Education Branch
Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented Education Branch
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Branch
Mathematics Branch
Literacy Programs and Initiatives Branch
Science Branch
Social Studies Branch
The fundamental purpose of world language instruction is to enable students to communicate in a new language in a culturally appropriate way. The linguistic and cultural insights that come from world language study are essential for citizens in the global community and marketplace.
Contact:
Carol Van DermarkWorld Language Specialist, Office of Instructional Programs and ServicesOffice: (410) 767-0754carol.vandermark@maryland.gov
The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
COMAR Regulation 13A.04.11, Programs in World Languages