What’s New in Ukrainian Language Education
Current information is provided on the following: ü Ukrainian Curriculum Development and Support ü Ukrainian Language Resources ü New Initiatives in Resource Development ü Professional Development Opportunities ü Ukraine-Saskatchewan Curriculum Development Project ü Summer Language Immersion Program ü Heritage Languages Program
Curricula, support documents and on-line resources are available for two types of in-school programs: Core Ukrainian Language Education K-12 Ukrainian-English Bilingual Education K- 12 With some adaptation, these resources may also be used to support out-of- school programs, such as Sadochok and Ridna Shkola. Ukrainian Curriculum Development
Documents are available in print and electronic form. Print copies are available from: Curriculum Distribution Services th Avenue REGINA SK S4P 3V7 Ph: (306) Fax: (306) Website: Ukrainian Language Resources Electronic copies are available from:
New Initiatives in Resource Development Final copies of the following support documents are now available: Canada-Ukraine Comparative Teaching Units (4 documents) Web resources on three themes are being piloted during : Ukrainian Student Exchange Program Ukrainian Dance and Regions of Ukraine Ukrainians in the World
Professional Development Opportunities Ukrainian Language Arts: Something New and something Renewed A Workshop for Teachers of Sadochok, Kindergarten, Gr. 1-3 September 6, Saskatoon October 8, Regina
Ukrainian Web Resource Development: Pilot Inservice For Teachers of Middle Years, High School October 2, Saskatoon Saskatchewan Teachers of Ukrainian Annual Conference Theme: Web Resources for the Ukrainian Language Classroom November 10, 2003
Ukraine-Saskatchewan Curriculum Development Project
Saskatchewan Learning has completed its five-year curriculum writing project with the Chernivtsi Ministry of Education. Four documents, titled Canada-Ukraine Teaching Units, are available in both print and electronic form. They may be viewed at
Summer Language Immersion Program Four Ukrainian language camps received funding in Summer Grants for these programs have been provided by Saskatchewan Learning since The Mohyla Summer Immersion Program provides students with the opportunity to receive high school credits for Ukrainian language learning.
Heritage Languages Program In the school year, 66 students participated in out-of-school Ukrainian language instruction through the Heritage Languages Program.Heritage Languages Program
For assistance with Ukrainian language programming, contact: Ukrainian Language Consultant 8th Floor, rd Avenue N SASKATOON SK S7K 2H6 Ph: (306) Fax: (306)
For information about the Heritage Languages Grant Program contact: Multicultural Consultant 8th Floor, rd Avenue N SASKATOON SK S7K 2H6 Ph: (306) Fax: (306)