After School - Part of the Wisconsin Youth Company

Programs: World Languages

The elementary years are the best time for children to learn another language. Research shows that learning a language enhances cognitive development and basic skills performance. Because a new language is not familiar children must acquire new language strategies. This program offers your child the opportunity to improve their academic skills including understanding of their own language. Language classes also introduce them to different cultures which helps them broaden their outlook and develop an understanding of others.

Program Highlights

Weekly classes at your child's school
Native and fluent instructors with teaching experience
Small class sizes
Students grouped by age and ability as enrollment allows
Emphasis on real-life conversations

Program Goals

Immerse children in the chosen language as much as possible
Develop confidence in language learning
Build vocabulary and comprehension skills
Model and teach proper pronunciation
Create a foundation and neuro-pathways for language learning

Language classes in Spanish, French, and Chinese are offered at a number of schools in the Dane County Region. Fall sessions go from October through December, and spring sessions from January through April. Classes do not meet on non-school days, in-service days, holidays or during winter and spring break. Classes missed due to instructor illness or school closing will be made up during the weeks of December or May. Children enrolled in world language are expected to meet their instructor at the World Language program within five minutes after school is dismissed.

Interested in Teaching World Language?

World Language classes in Spanish, French and Chinese are offered. Instructors must enjoy working with children, have some teaching experience and be reasonably fluent in the target language as well as be able to communicate well in English. Teachers are given curriculum goals and immersion training, but are expected to design their own lesson plans. Most instruction will be done in the target language, using conversation practice, songs, games and cultural activities to create a fun and dynamic learning environment. Reliable transportation is needed. Classes meet for one hour after school once a week for 10-12 weeks each semester and are held at area elementary schools. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Shannon Welsh at swelsh@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or call 608-276-9782 ext. 23.

See the chart below for locations, days, times and costs; the spring semester schedule and registration materials will be available starting December 7, 2011. There is a five dollar discount for children enrolled in AFTER SCHOOL programs. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis; space is limited; and classes are enrollment dependent. Please contact us with any questions on class availability.

School Year Classes 2011-2012: Now Enrolling for Spring Classes

Madison Metropolitan School District To download registration forms, click on the Registration Forms link next to the program location listed below where your child will attend. Spring semester's Early Bird Rate applies if registration is received on or before Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 13, 2012. *Note: $5 discount where applicable, to children enrolled in the AFTER SCHOOL Program.

Crestwood World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1292 kb
Mondays 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.	Tuesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Fridays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Beginning Spanish - Please note: Fall semester Beginning Spanish students should re-enroll in this class. Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular		Chinese Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular	Continuing Spanish Spring - 10 weeks / $75* Early Bird / $90* Regular

Muir World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1286 kb
Mondays 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.	Tuesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

Olson World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1294 kb
Mondays 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.	Tuesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular	Chinese Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

Orchard Ridge World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1290 kb
Mondays 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95 Early Bird / $110 Regular	French Spring - 12 weeks / $95 Early Bird / $110 Regular

Stephens World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1285 kb
Mondays 1:07 - 2:07 p.m.	Tuesdays 2:37 - 3:37 p.m.	Thursdays 2:37 - 3:37 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular		Chinese Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

Thoreau World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1293 kb
Tuesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular	French Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

Van Hise World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1293 kb
Mondays 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.	Wednesdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.	Thursdays 3:22 - 4:22 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular		French Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

Middleton - Cross Plains Area School District To download registration forms, click on the Registration Forms link next to the program location listed below where your child will attend. Spring semester's Early Bird Rate applies if registration is received on or before Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 6, 2012. *Note: $5 discount to children enrolled in the AFTER SCHOOL Program.

Elm Lawn World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1292 kb
Mondays 2:57 - 3:57 p.m.	Tuesdays 2:57 - 3:57 p.m.	Wednesdays 2:57 - 3:57 p.m.
Chinese Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular	Spanish Spring - 12 weeks / $95* Early Bird / $110* Regular

West Middleton World Language Programs - Registration Forms 1287 kb
Wednesdays 2:57 - 3:57 p.m.	Thursdays 2:57 - 3:57 p.m.
Beginning Spanish - Please note: Fall semester Beginning Spanish students should re-enroll in this class. Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular	Continuing Spanish Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular

McFarland School District To download registration forms, click on the Registration Forms link next to the program location listed below where your child will attend. Spring semester's Early Bird Rate applies if registration is received on or before Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 6, 2012. *Note: $5 discount to children enrolled in the AFTER SCHOOL Program.

Conrad Elvehjem World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1288 kb
Mondays 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.	Wednesdays 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.
Spanish 1-2** Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular **Meets instructor at McFarland Primary to walk over to Conrad Elvehjem as a group for class.	Spanish K Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular
Waubesa World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1293 kb
Tuesdays 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.	Wednesdays 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular	French Spring - 14 weeks / $110* Early Bird / $125* Regular

Verona Area School District To download registration forms, click on the Registration Forms link next to the program location listed below where your child will attend. Spring semester's Early Bird Rate applies if registration is received on or before Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JANUARY 6, 2012.

Glacier Edge World Language Programs - Registration Forms - 1290 kb
Mondays 8:20 - 9:20 a.m.	Tuesdays 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.	Wednesdays 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.
Spanish Spring - 14 weeks / $110 Early Bird / $125 Regular	French Spring - 14 weeks / $110 Early Bird / $125 Regular