World Languages Framework

SBE-Adopted World Languages Framework

The State Board of Education (SBE) approved and adopted the draft framework chapters of the World Languages Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (WL Framework) on July 8, 2020. The WL Framework supports the World Languages Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (WL Standards), which were adopted by the SBE in January 2019.

To download the pre-publication version approved by the SBE, select the links below:

• Chapter 1: Introduction (DOCX)
• Chapter 2: Access and Equity for California World Languages Students (DOCX)
• Chapter 3: Pathways to Multiliteracy (DOCX)
• Chapter 4: Overview of the World Languages Standards (DOCX)
• Chapter 5: Implementing High-Quality World Languages Instruction (DOCX)
• Chapter 6: Teaching the Communication Standards (DOCX)
• Chapter 7: Teaching the Cultures Standards (DOCX)
• Chapter 8: Teaching the Connections Standards (DOCX)
• Chapter 9: The Proficiency Ranges in the World Languages Standards (DOCX)
• Chapter 10: Assessing the Learning of World Languages (DOCX)
• Chapter 11: Professional Learning and Support for World Languages Educators (DOCX)
• Chapter 12: Unique Features of Individual Languages (DOCX)
• Chapter 13: Instructional Materials (DOCX)
• Chapter 14: Glossary (DOCX)
• Appendix 1: Ranges of Proficiency (DOCX)
• Appendix 2: Resources for Professional Learning (DOCX)

Summary of Edits to the World Languages Framework Approved by the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) (DOCX)
On April 17, 2020, the IQC took action to approve edits to the draft WL Framework.

• Schedule of Significant Events
  The schedule of significant events for the revision of the WL Framework was approved by the SBE on July 11, 2018.

Online Resources to Support Remote World Languages Instruction

• World Languages Online Resources
• Going the Distance with World Languages: Proficiency-Oriented Distance Learning Webinar
  

Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

On January 9, 2019, the SBE appointed 20 members to the World Languages Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (WL CFCC) to assist in the development of the WL Framework.

• WL CFCC Members
  The list includes the name and employer of each applicant.

• Guidelines for the California World Languages Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
  On January 9, 2019, the SBE approved guidelines to direct the work of the WL CFCC.

The WL CFCC played a significant role in the development of the WL Framework. All WL CFCC meetings were held at the California Department of Education (CDE) on the following dates:

• February 7–8, 2019
• March 7–8, 2019
• April 11–12, 2019
• May 30–31, 2019
• June 27–28, 2019
• August 1–2, 2019

World Languages Framework Focus Group Report

Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 9511(c), the CDE convened four focus groups across California to inform the content and guidance in the WL Framework.

• World Languages Framework Focus Group Report (DOCX)
  This report summarizes the feedback received during four focus group meetings held in August and September 2018.
• Focus Group Members
  This list of appointed focus group members and their local education agency affiliation is organized by meeting date.

Additional Resources

• World Languages Standards
• World Language Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (PDF; 4MB)
  Adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2009.
  
• Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (PDF; 3MB)
  Please note that the 2003 Foreign Language Framework is no longer current. It does not reflect the World Language Content Standards adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2019.

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