ACTFL has announced the release of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024, representing a significant milestone in language assessment standards. Aligned with key language learning standards and resources, such as World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learners, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, the Guidelines enhance clarity and accessibility, empowering educators and learners alike. Read ACTFL’s […]
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Dr. Rubio is a nationally recognized world language scholar who has published extensively on the topic of dual language immersion teaching and learning. In 2023, Dr. Rubio joined the faculty of Yale University as the new Director of the Center for Language Study. Prior to that, Dr. Rubio served as a Professor of Spanish Linguistics […]
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Measuring and reporting on student progress in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs can be critical to maintain funding and program sustainability. But how do you know what to measure or what assessment is right for DLI learners? Nationally, language programs are focusing on proficiency, or the ability to use language in real-world, unrehearsed settings. Choosing […]
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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced February is CTE Month (https://www.acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/), and one technical school in Pennsylvania is launching an innovative credentialing initiative to kick the month off with style.
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The spring testing season is upon us. We have prepared useful tips as you ramp up for testing with the AAPPL and ALIRA.
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Five years ago, we became an early adopter of the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, a prestigious award for our high school students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in at least two languages. We envisioned the Seal as a way to honor our highest performing world language students, as well as to honor and […]
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Have you found yourself asking any of these common questions pertaining to the AAPPL? How can I prepare my students for the AAPPL? Is the AAPPL a performance test or a proficiency test? How do I prepare my students for the AAPPL if there aren’t set topics to learn? The underlying motivation of these questions […]
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As schools begin the new academic year, reviewing contracts and compliance requirements for various services and products is a common practice. This article focuses specifically on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act or COPPA Rule. Do you know if the tools and assessments you’re using are COPPA compliant and what could happen if they’re not? And what does COPPA compliance even mean? And why does it matter to teachers or learners? You’re not alone if you’ve been asking yourself some of these questions.
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LTI and ACTFL work actively every year to maintain and improve all ACTFL assessments, including the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) and the ACTFL Latin Interpretive Reading Assessment (ALIRA). We are excited to announce some great AAPPL resources and enhancements. You might have already seen some of our blog posts with […]
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Getting an AAPPL Score Report can be like getting the gift you didn’t know you needed. Rather than a simple number or grade, reports are filled with detailed information, NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, and strategies for continued learning and growth. But how does the rating happen, what factors determine the score, and how can learners and […]
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