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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Most teachers want to know what caused one student to score one way and another student to score another way. When it comes to AAPPL testing, the story is no different. Here are a few common scenarios that tend to stimulate this question and ways you can address them. Contact Us Today For More Information
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Sometimes test scores don’t reveal a steady, predictable upward trajectory in learning. This can be disappointing for learners and can leave teachers wondering what “went wrong.” One teacher in New York commented, “How can I have students who scored lower than last year after having this full year of instruction and practice? It doesn’t make […]
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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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