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Darien outlines K-12 world languages progress; 43% of seniors earned Seal of Biliteracy
Summary
K-12 world languages coordinator Scott Webster told the Jan. 8 Curriculum Committee that Darien begins language study in kindergarten, reported high AP language pass rates and Seal of Biliteracy attainment, and proposed course‑naming changes and future international trips.
Scott Webster, Darien’s K‑12 world languages coordinator, presented the district’s K‑12 language program to the Curriculum Committee on Jan. 8, highlighting expanded elementary offerings, vertical curriculum work and student results in advanced courses.
Webster noted that language study begins in kindergarten in Darien and described research supporting early language acquisition. He said the district uses backward design to align curriculum and assesses students across the four skill areas — reading, writing, speaking and listening — using multiple modalities and assessments. Webster cited the STAMP assessment at the high school (DHS) and for eighth graders; the district is reviewing the merits of standardized testing at the middle school level and will share findings in the spring.
On measurable outcomes, Webster said 43 percent of Darien seniors earned the Seal of Biliteracy this past…
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