Leveraging Multilingualism for College and Career Success
Panel Discussion Hosted by Language Testing International
As the focus on College and Career Readiness (CCR) continues to grow, world language programs have a unique role in preparing students for success in a global workforce.
Join us for a panel discussion with education and industry leaders as they explore how integrating language programs into CCR frameworks enhances student preparedness and solidifies the importance of these programs.
Learn about the increasing demand for multilingual skills, the career benefits of credentials like the Seal of Biliteracy, and strategies to elevate language proficiency as a key asset in education and employment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on the intersection of language education and college and career readiness!
Panelists:
Jessica Haxhi, Supervisor of World Languages, New Haven Public Schools
Michael Herrera, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Upper Buck County Technical School
Fernando Rubio, Ph.D., Director, Center for Language Study at Yale University
Maria Lazada-Cerna, Head of Language Faculty at Lauder, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
Kit Hall, Director, Language Connects Foundation
Renée Tarrant, Global Sales Manager, Language Testing International
Moderator: Jennifer Carson, Proficiency and Learning Specialist, Language Testing International
ACTFL Convention and Language Expo
Saturday, November 23 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Light refreshments will be served.
Sessions Hosted by LTI
Level Up Village to the Rescue!: Interpersonal Communication
Friday, November 22nd, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Exhibitor Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls CDE
Presenters: Jennifer Carson, Language Testing International, Shelly Nichols, Pitman High School
Leveraging ACTFL Assessments for College and Career Readiness
Friday, November 22nd, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Exhibitor Workshop Room #5, Exhibit Halls CDE
The US Dept of Education has an increasing focus on college and career readiness (CCR). We have indicators in K-12 and higher ed that are designed to help educational programs position learners for career success. But how do world language programs fit in the mix? This session considers three ways you can leverage language testing with ACTFL assessments (including AAPPL) to meet CCR standards, increase value of language programming to students, and preserve your program.
Presenters: Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan, Language Testing International, Michael Herrera, Upper Bucks County Technical School
Using AAPPL Test Data to Raise District Proficiency Benchmarks
Saturday, November 23rd, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Exhibitor Workshop Room #4, Exhibit Halls CDE
Are you seeking ways to harness data into actionable tools to improve student proficiency? In this workshop we will take a deep dive into sorting and analyzing data and then using that data to create both a data story and action steps – all focused on helping students to raise proficiency. A district program director will share how she is looking at test data, and how it’s impacting her district’s proficiency benchmarks.
Presenters: Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan, Language Testing International, Amanda Robustelli-Price, Glastonbury Public Schools
NEW for the AAPPL & ALIRA in 2023-2024
We have some exciting updates to share with you that make test administration easier. From updated content to machine scoring of Spanish PW sections, you’ll be delighted to hear about all the new features and updates. Learn more here.
