Athabaskan Practical Alphabet

[phil cash cash]

Great question Joe, thanks.  I think it is appropriate here since we have a
large number of experts within ILAT.  Unfortunately, most everybody here is a
lurker.  I am sure though that everybody is dying to know the answer to your
question!
Myself, I usually consult Eva Clark's 2003 First Langauge Acquisition before
anything.  A good summative read for early language acquisition research. 
If you would not mind can you tell us a little more about your language
program?  I am sure many are curtious about Siletz and the langauges you are
working with. 
Thanks,
Phil Cash Cash
UofA

Quoting Joe Scott :

> Greetings,
>
> I hope this is an appropriate forum for my question.
>
> I am working on a school-wide Dee Ni language program at the charter 
> school here in Siletz, Oregon. We use the "practical alphabet" for 
> spelling. (Unlike English, one single letter or combination of two 
> letters corresponds directly to one sound). The curriculum is 
> introduced at the Head Start level, and initial plans are to continue 
> through 5th grade.
>
> At what age/grade level should we introduce the Practical Alphabet? I 
> can't find a definitive answer - perhaps someone here can help.
>
> Joe Scott
> Siletz Valley Charter School
> Siletz, Oregon

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