2023 Summer Arabic, Chinese, and Russian Academies
Tallwood High School
June 26 - July 18
9:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
(No Camp 7/3-7/4)
The Virginia Beach STARTALK Arabic, Chinese, and Russian Academies are immersive programs, which foster critical language learning, and are offered to all rising eighth graders. During the program, students will use Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian at least 90 percent of the time. Culture is embedded in the curriculum and students will have a variety of opportunities to explore and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives first-hand.
STARTALK is a federal grant program funded by the National Security Agency to promote the study of critical need languages. STARTALK grants fund summer world language learning programs as well as professional development programs for world language teachers. Since 2006, STARTALK has provided summer learning opportunities in critical languages for students K-16. The 2023 camp will be the 12th summer that VBCPS has offered the STARTALK program.
For more information, visit: https://www.startalk.info/
STARTALK is a federal grant program funded by the National Security Agency to promote the study of critical need languages. STARTALK grants fund summer world language learning programs as well as professional development programs for world language teachers. Since 2006, STARTALK has provided summer learning opportunities in critical languages for students K-16. The 2023 camp will be the 12th summer that VBCPS has offered the STARTALK program.
For more information, visit: https://www.startalk.info/
2023 Application Information
To apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/2023VBStarTalkApp.
Applications must be submitted by March 31. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by April 7.
A virtual information session was held via Zoom on March 21. A recording of the session is available here. Passcode: G92uy^XH
2023 Administration
Program Director: Mrs. Kelly Arble
On-site Office Associate: Ms. Marlette Seenandan
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist: Mr. Eric Jaworski
GSWLA Coordinator: Ms. Jessica Windish
Technology Teacher: Mr. Patrick Rostock
Central Office Administrative Associate: Mrs. Lisa Martin, 757.263.1469
The 2023 summer STARTALK Arabic, Chinese, and Russian Academies will be held at Tallwood High School.
On-site Office Associate: Ms. Marlette Seenandan
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist: Mr. Eric Jaworski
GSWLA Coordinator: Ms. Jessica Windish
Technology Teacher: Mr. Patrick Rostock
Central Office Administrative Associate: Mrs. Lisa Martin, 757.263.1469
The 2023 summer STARTALK Arabic, Chinese, and Russian Academies will be held at Tallwood High School.