World Languages Framework

World Languages Framework

The California Department of Education (CDE) is developing the World Languages Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (WL Framework) to incorporate and support the World Languages Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (WL Standards), which were adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE) in January 2019.

• 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

Draft World Languages Framework (Revised May 2020)

On September 19–20, 2019, the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) took action to begin the public review and comment period for the draft WL Framework. The first of two public review and comment periods ran from October 1, 2019, through December 2, 2019. On January 16, 2020, the IQC recommended the draft WL Framework  to the State Board of Education for adoption and approved the draft to be posted for a second 60-day public review and comment period. The second public review and comment period ran from January 31, 2020, through March 30, 2020. The IQC discussed the public comments at their meeting on April 17, 2020, and recommended additional edits.

This draft of the WL Framework reflects the recommendations of the IQC to the SBE at the April 17, 2020, IQC meeting. The SBE is scheduled to take action to adopt the draft WL Framework at the meeting on July 8–9, 2020.

To download the draft chapters approved by the IQC, 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 (DOCX)
On April 17, 2020, the IQC took action to approve edits to the draft WL Framework.

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 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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