Modern and Classical Languages

The Office of Academic Standards provides statewide leadership and services to schools and districts in the area of modern and classical languages.

Publications and Documents
PDF | Word| Academic Standards for Modern and Classical Languages, 2006
Word | Classical Language Textbook Selection Criteria Guide
Word | Modern Language Textbook Selection Criteria Guide

Memo regarding IPA Manual
IPA Manual Recipients

High School Assessment for Modern and Classical Language Programs

Submission Guide 2008-09
Lesson Plan Template
The Interim Performance Assessment Template

Unit Template Overview

The Unit Template for Latin

The Unit Template for Modern Languages

KITE-LL Program Description
KITE-LL FAQs
KITE-LL Implementation Timeline
KITE-LL School Application

Professional Development Opportunities

TLC Schedule 2007-08
ETV Broadcasts Streamed

2007-08 Viewing Guides
Understanding the 2006 Academic Standards
Instructional Strategies
Differentiated Instruction Episode 1
Differentiated Instruction Episode 2
Articles (in PDF) Article 1 | Article 2
Differentiated Instruction Episode 3
Viewing Guide Using Oral Latin Episode 1
Viewing Guide Writing for Assessment Episode 2

2006-07 Viewing Guides
How Do I Define Assessment?
What is Performance Assessment?
Why are the 3 modes of communication integral to the assessment cycle?
What is "transfer" in language assessment?
How will I use a variety of culturally authentic resources for instruction and assessment?

Modern and Classical Languages

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