The Publications segment of the ACTFL Web Site contains a wealth of information related to ACTFL publications past and present.
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Foreign Language Annals contains information on ACTFL's premier journal for foreign language education, including submission information for future authors, and institutional subscriptions. For advertising opportunities, click here.
The Language Educator the latest publication for ACTFL members that serves educators of all languages at all levels as a single, comprehensive source of news and information.
Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) Manual - ACTFL has developed a prototype for assessing the progress language students are making in achieving the K-12 standards as well as in developing their language proficiency. The IPA serves as a model in exemplifying not only how research and practice can be more closely aligned, but also how standards-based classroom instruction and assessment practices can meet to form a seamless connection.
Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century: The NEW 3rd Edition Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, Revised and including Arabic standards is availabe. Click here for ordering information.
ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines - Speaking (Revised 1999) describe spoken language proficiency. This revision updates the original ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (1986), introducing the addition of Advanced Low and Advanced Mid sublevels.
ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines - Writing (Revised 2001) describe written language proficiency for both spontaneous and reflective writing. This revision updates the original ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (1986), introducing the addition of Advanced Low and Advanced Mid sublevels.
The ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners help language teachers, school administrators, parents, and students to understand the developmental path that second language learning takes when it occurs within a school setting.
2000 ACTFL Foreign Language Series Volume - Edited by John Webb and Barbara Miller, this volume is entitled Teaching Heritage Language Learners: Voices from the Classroom. It is based on the work of the ACTFL/Hunter College Project entitled Collaborative Teacher Education Program: A Model for Second Language Instruction for Inner City Schools. The development team conceptualized and designed a program to prepare teachers of foreign languages, in this case Spanish, Haitian Créole, and French, to work more effectively with heritage language learners. This book is the product of their insights, sensitivity, dedication, know-how, and classroom experience. Click here for the form to order your copy now.
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