World Languages

World language education prepares students to communicate effectively and navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Through the study of language and culture, students learn to interpret meaning, engage with diverse perspectives, and build relationships across communities. Research shows that multilingual learners develop stronger problem-solving skills, cognitive flexibility, and adaptability in complex situations. In addition, language proficiency expands access to college, career, and global opportunities by enabling students to connect with a broader range of people and ideas. Ultimately, world language learning fosters cultural understanding, empathy, and the skills necessary for success in both local and global contexts.

Resources

  •  College Board AP Central (external link)
    The Advanced Placement® Program (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.
  •  National Foreign Language Center TELL project (external link) website is available upon request.
    The Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) framework provides a clear description of the behaviors that model teachers demonstrate, tools and resources to support professional growth, and a community of peers and mentors to facilitate growth.
  •  The Kansas World Language Standards (PDF) document available upon request.
  • Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) (external link) website is upon request.
    For more than forty years, the Joint National Committee for Languages – National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) has helped shape federal language policy in the United States.
  • National Council for Languages and International Studies (NCLIS) (external link) website is available upon request.

National Exams

Assessment

LinguaFolio®

Weblink is available upon request.

LinguaFolio® is an assessment tool for documenting the growth of language skills. It is based on the European Language Portfolio, National Foreign Language Standards, ACTFL Performance guidelines and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and was developed by members of the National Council of State Supervisors of Languages (NCSSFL).

For more information on World Languages, contact:

Jennifer Hamlet
(785) 296-3892