Equity in Language Standards: Lessons from a Statewide Framework Implementation

NECTFL 2023 Presentation

Presenters:  Francesca Di Silvio, Jamie Morgan, Mathilda Reckford, Leslie Fink, Elyssa Sun

Effective world language programs support and benefit all students, and it is critical to recognize student differences and ensure that each student receives the resources and supports they need. This session describes resources developed to support teachers’ use of the 2021 Massachusetts World Languages Curriculum Framework, including supports for ensuring equity by differentiating instruction, promoting social and emotional well-being and social justice, and centering student diversity. Presenters will share best practices for supporting proficiency through equitable and assets-based approaches to instruction, lessons learned from developing these resources, and implications for future resource development and implementation of language standards and frameworks.