In our most recent webinar, we dove into the transformative world of language immersion programs, showcasing a dynamic discussion led by Dr. Matt Rega, Director of Assessment and Evaluation at…
Adapt to Student Needs with Insightful Assessment: Key Takeaways from Our Recent Webinar
The world of education is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant advancements in recent times is the recognition of dual language immersion as a core component of education….
5 Reasons Why Dual Language is Core Education
As we gear up for spring, many of us are reviewing class assessment data, preparing for STAMP assessments, and helping students finalize their Seal of Biliteracy applications. This flurry of…
A Gift to “Power Up” Your Students and Their Proficiency!
By: Brandee Mau, Director of STAMP WS Rating & DLI Specialist Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs may feel like a recent development in American education, but according to EdWeek, groups…
How Expensive is Dual Language Immersion, Really?
With this four-step approach, you can turn your school’s, district’s, or institution’s world language program into a cycle of proficiency with measurable, year-over-year outcomes and proven program efficacy. Start…
Four Steps To Achieving Higher Proficiency-Level Language Learners
In the early 2000’s, Cheryl Johnson, Instructional Technologist at Denison University in Ohio, first learned about the Avant STAMP™ assessment. At the time, she didn’t recommend it to her department….
How One College’s Testing Provides Proof Of Program Efficacy
How Language Proficiency Training Transformed My Teaching By: Caroline E. Schlegel, M.Ed. I was going through my desk drawer the other day and came across a lesson I had…
How Language Proficiency Training Transformed My Teaching
The San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools, Ted Alejandre, and his office are doing something never done before in California: providing access to all high school seniors learning or speaking more…
How One County Is Turning Seal Of Biliteracy Access And Equity Into Reality
By: Bonnie Peterson I don’t scare easily. I’ve been skydiving, extensively traveled the world alone, and taught junior high and high school French for 17 years. From a lifetime of…
How I Grew My Language Programs With NADSFL
In 2019, Texas passed legislation to create the Teacher Incentive Allotment for Texas schools as a realistic pathway for teachers to earn higher salaries and focus funding on traditionally hard-to-staff…
How can language programs leverage Texas’ Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)?