Department of Defense Education Activity

World Language Programs: Standards

All courses offered in the DoDEA World Language and Culture program are guided by the College and Career Ready Standards for World Languages (CCRSWL). This document is based on the following core curricular documents developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and/or the National Council of State Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NCSSFL).

Additional Resources

ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learners
The ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learners are designed to describe language performance that is the result of explicit instruction in an instructional setting.
 
ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012
Welcome to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 online. Here you will find the most current version of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading made interactive through the inclusion of glossed terms and multimedia exemplars.
 
NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
The 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, the result of collaboration between the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guide.
 
World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages define the central role of world languages in the learning career of every student.

NCSSFL Intercultural Can-Do Statements
The need for language competence in a global society touches every sector of life. From career preparation in an international workforce to citizen diplomacy and national defense to one’s role in a social or virtual community, communication across cultures is key. Learners today must have the language proficiency to communicate with global audiences, the insight into the cultural perspectives that shape those audiences, and the ability to behave appropriately in a variety of cultural contexts.

Contact Information:

DoDEA World Language Information Systems Specialists
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1400
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