Tag: AAPPL

Preparing Learners for the AAPPL

Should I teach to the test? That sounds like the wrong approach, at least wrong if the test is not the right evidence of learners reaching the learning goals. But what if the test is the right test? What if the test accurately represents your learning targets, that is, what you want learners to be […]

What’s New with AAPPL for 2025–2026

At ACTFL® and Language Testing International® (LTI), we are committed to delivering the best possible assessment experiences for educators and learners. We always innovate, always listen, and always improve. As we kick off the new school year, here’s what’s new and updated with the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL). AAPPL Test […]

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ASL AAPPL: A Groundbreaking ACTFL Assessment for American Sign Language – LTI Blog

The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) for American Sign Language (ASL) is launching this fall, bringing the trusted ACTFL® gold standard to ASL for the very first time. The test was developed in collaboration with d/Deaf and hearing ASL experts and educators from across the country, as well as psychometricians and […]

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Top Tips for Successful Testing with the AAPPL and ALIRA

The spring testing is upon us. We have prepared useful tips as you plan for testing with the AAPPL and ALIRA. Contact Us Today to Bring Language Proficiency Testing to Your Organization

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Online Testing and Student Safety: Why COPPA Certification Matters

As classrooms increasingly rely on digital platforms for instruction and assessment, ensuring student safety online has become more than a best practice. It’s a legal and ethical responsibility. While teachers often evaluate testing tools and classroom apps based on usability, price, and instructional value, there’s another critical factor that should always be part of the […]

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College and Career Readiness: Where Does Language Fit?

Spoiler alert: language education is important for college and career readiness (CCR)! Recently, Education Week (EdWeek) launched an informal poll among K-12 language educators on LinkedIn and found that nearly 75% of the roughly 1,900 respondents listed “adaptability as the most important skill graduates need.” Other skills mentioned were ability to focus, empathy, resilience, critical […]

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Yes, the AAPPL Assesses Interpersonal Communication. Here’s How.

At the heart of proficiency-focused world language instruction is a commitment to helping learners communicate in real-life situations, to interact, share ideas, ask questions, and negotiate meaning with others. That’s why the Interpersonal Mode of Communication, as defined by ACTFL in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines – 2024, is so important. And it’s also why some […]

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Building Language Program Relevance and Sustaining Growth with AAPPL Data

In today’s educational landscape, language programs face mounting challenges. Budget cuts, shifting priorities, and declining enrollment threaten the very existence of world language instruction in many schools. This trend is deeply troubling as multilingualism is an undeniable asset, and the demand for bilingual professionals is only increasing in fields like business, healthcare, politics, and national […]

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Setting Proficiency Goals and Testing to Those Goals: Ensuring Meaningful Language Learning

As language educators, we all want our students to develop real-world communication skills. But how do we ensure that our instruction aligns with the outcomes we desire? The key is setting clear proficiency goals and then selecting assessments that measure those goals effectively. Without intentional goal setting and appropriate testing, we risk misaligning instruction and […]

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The Perfect Match: How the AAPPL Aligns with the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Immersion

Dual language immersion (DLI) programs are built on a foundation of academic achievement, bilingualism and biliteracy, and sociocultural competence. To ensure success, programs must align with research-based best practices, as outlined in the Guiding Principles for DLI Education. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL), the only ACTFL test for learners in […]

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