World Languages Other than English/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach Spanish or French to students ages 11-18+ and whose functional ability in the language they teach is at an advanced level.
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Assessment at a Glance:
This document contains information about the following topics:
- Choosing the right certificate
- Reviewing the Standards
- Portfolio entry descriptions
- Assessment center exercise descriptions
- Retired Prompts
- Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
- Certification planning timeline
Download the Assessment at a Glance.
Standards:
Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:
- Knowledge of Students
- Fairness
- Knowledge of Language
- Knowledge of Culture
- Knowledge of Language Acquisition
- Multiple Paths to Learning
- Articulation of Curriculum and Instruction
- Learning Environment
- Instructional Resources
- Assessment
- Reflection as Professional Growth
- Schools, Families, and Communities
- Professional Community
- Advocacy for Education in World Languages Other than English
Download Standards
Portfolio Instructions:
Read the portfolio instructions for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:
- The Five Core Propositions
- Portfolio Overview
- Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
- Studying the Standards
- Writing About Teaching
- Video Practice
- Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
- Portfolio and Eligibility Forms
Download General Portfolio Instructions
Download EAYA/WLOE Portfolio Instructions
Scoring Guide for Candidates:
This document contains information about the following topics:
- Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
- Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
- Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area
Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:
Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores
Part 2: EAYA/WLOE Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria
EAYA/WLOE Evaluation of Evidence