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Foreign Language Programs

Increasingly, K–8 foreign language programs are assessing students' language proficiency. Since the 1980s, CAL has been helping elementary and middle school foreign language programs evaluate students' second language proficiency. We have developed the following performance-based assessment instruments and provide training on their implementation. Please contact us for more information.

The ELLOPA and SOPA interviews are language proficiency assessment instruments designed to allow young students to demonstrate their highest level of performance in oral fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension. CAL offers workshops and trainings on using these instruments, usually in conjunction with regional or national conferences. SOPA Online Training is now available. Learn more about the SOPA and ELLOPA.

SOPA Online Training now available
CAL has developed online training courses that teach participants how to administer and rate students' oral language using the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment (SOPA). SOPA Online Training is now available with the self-paced course Introduction to SOPA and the moderated Rating the SOPA course.
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SOPI Live Rater Training
The Simulated Oral Proficiency Interviews (SOPIs) are semi-direct tests of oral proficiency that rely upon a test booklet and tape to elicit language from students. Designed for foreign language students at university and secondary levels, the SOPI is available in Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. CAL offers workshops and trainings on using these instruments, usually in conjunction with regional or national conferences. For more information about live rater training workshops, contact CAL at info@cal.org.

We invite you to review our services outlined within this section and contact us to discuss your interests. As a nonprofit organization, CAL makes every effort to provide cost-effective and high-quality services and materials that can be tailored to meet your unique requirements.

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