1. The Foundation Component focuses on the basic tenets of communication-based instruction and second language acquisition theory, introducing teachers to successful communication-based practices and instructional sequences that use language functions as the organizing principle.
   
   
2. The Leadership Development Component shifts the emphasis to more in-depth discussion of current research findings on second language acquisition, adult learning theory, and professional development practices, as well as the development of leadership skills such as presentation, program conceptualization, planning, and delivery.
   
   
3. The Leadership Cadre Component enhances the leadership skills of the participants while also assisting them in learning observation and assessment techniques.

In addition to these components, most CFLP regional sites also provide awareness-level programs. This comprehensive model enables teachers to pursue professional development to the extent that they desire, while building a cadre of leaders to strengthen the teaching of foreign languages in California.

The Foundation Component is open to all interested teachers. CFLP requests that school districts provide release time and fees for participants involvement in Foundation Component inservices. Teachers are asked to commit to completing the whole program, which may extend over a two year period.

Stipends are provided to those teachers invited to participate in the Leadership Development and Leadership Cadre programs. School districts are requested to provide opportunities for teachers who have attended CFLP programs to share what they have learned with their colleagues.

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