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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.

The following documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to read them, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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


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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





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