Summary: The ACTFL® Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is aligned with dual language immersion program goals, measuring bilingualism and biliteracy through a comprehensive assessment of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for students in grades 3-12. As ACTFL’s official proficiency assessment for K-12 learners, the AAPPL issues recognized ratings and certificates while […]
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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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The demand for bilingual education in the United States continues to grow. Even though the country has become more linguistically and culturally diverse due to demographic changes and the evolving conditions in the U.S. marketplace, more than half of the states are facing a bilingual teacher shortage which poses potential issues with the future of […]
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