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The NCDPI World Languages Team is excited to share the 1st Quarter World Language Leaders Bulletin for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Please see the information below to support your work implementing the new North Carolina Standard Course of Study for World Languages in all K-12 classrooms and to connect with other World Language leaders in North Carolina and beyond.
- State Updates & Resources
- 2025 - 2026 World Language Leaders Meetings
- Connect with World Languages 1:1 Meetings
- Standards Implementation Professional Development
- World Languages CDM Information
- National News & Opportunities
- National Association of District Supervisors for Languages (NADSFL)
- NADSFL Mentor Program and Annual Meeting
State Updates & Resources
2025 - 2026 World Language Leaders Meetings
Thank you to everyone who provided updates to the Statewide Directories for K-12 World Language Coordinators on the NCDPI World Languages Networking page at https://go.ncdpi.gov/WLnetworking.
These local World Language contacts for public school units (PSUs) [districts, charter schools, lab/regional schools] are encouraged to participate in the the 2025 - 2026 World Language Leaders Meetings. The first one will be on Friday, October 3, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. just prior to the 2025 FLANC Fall Conference on October 4 - 5, so it will be offered in a hybrid format. Participants will be able to choose whether to attend virtually or in-person near the FLANC Fall Conference location in Winston-Salem.
Please click on the flyer below or go to https://go.ncdpi.gov/WLLeadersMeetings to register for the World Language Leaders Meetings where we will be learning together about the state standards, discussing policies that impact World Language programs, and networking.
Connect with World Languages 1:1 Meetings
Are you a World Language leader who would like to learn more about the resources available to support your work? Do you have questions about a policy for World Languages that you'd like to discuss in detail before the next World Language Leaders Meeting?
If so, go to https://go.ncdpi.gov/ConnectWL and find a 15 or 30 minute time slot that works for your calendar so that we can chat!
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Standards Implementation Professional Development
The 2025 - 2026 World Languages Webinar Series, the Power of Proficiency, is your opportunity to take a deep dive into the updated, proficiency-based Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for World Languages.
The first broadcast, Overview of Proficiency in the State Standards, is next Wednesday, September 10, at 3:45 - 5:15 pm. Please click on the flyer below or go to https://go.ncdpi.gov/WLwebinars25-26 to register for this year's webinars.
Standards Implementation Area
The new Standards Implementation area in the World Languages Resources Hub has information about upcoming professional development, like the Power of Proficiency Webinar Series, as well as archived materials for local use.
The NCDPI World Language session slide decks from The Standards Academy, Growing Success for MLs Conference, and Honors PD Day are available from June and July. Plus the slides, recording, and links from the Tour of the Updated World Languages Resources Hub, which took place in August, are posted.
Please use the link above or the icon in this article to go to the Standards Implementation area.
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World Languages CDM Information
A new guidance document about the implementation of the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process in World Languages has been published and is now posted in the Crosswalks area in the World Languages Resources Hub.
The World Languages CDM Course Proficiency Outcomes can be accessed directly at https://go.ncdpi.gov/WLCDMinfo and includes information about proficiency level outcomes for World Language courses. This document is an updated version of the CDM Back to School memo from September 2020, and includes new links and details based on the increased rigor of the proficiency-based 2024 North Carolina Standard Course of Study for World Languages.
The Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education is hosting a Back to School CDM virtual meeting on Tuesday, September 16, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, in collaboration with Accountability, CTE, and World Languages. No registration is required. Please click here to join the meeting that afternoon if you are interested in attending.
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National News & Opportunities
NADSFL
The mission of the National Association of District Supervisors for Languages (NADSFL) is to promote excellence in language education for all learners through professional development of language supervisors of world languages, including dual language/immersion (DL/I) programs. The organization supports both new and veteran World Language department chairs, directors, and supervisors in districts of all sizes by facilitating member networking and communication, by promoting knowledge of current initiatives, trends and research, and by encouraging advocacy for language learning at all levels.
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NADSFL Mentor Program
The NADSFL Mentor Program matches new supervisors with experienced leaders. This program helps foster the growth and development of leadership capacity in World Languages and doesn’t just end after one year. To ensure ongoing support, it provides:
- Quarterly videoconference times for mentors and mentees, offering protected time for collaboration and an avenue to share feedback to provide even more tailored support.
NADSFL is also currently seeking veteran supervisors interested in serving as mentors to give back to the profession and strengthen the pipeline of World Language leadership.
Please see the NADSFL Mentor Program page for more information and connect with the co-chairs, Michael Camp and Greta Lundgaard, if you have questions.
NADSFL Annual Meeting
The 2025 NADSFL Annual Meeting will be held in New Orleans on November 18 - 20, just before the ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo on November 21 - 23, 2025. The NADSFL Annual Meeting opens with sessions on the first afternoon specifically designed for new supervisors and their mentors, creating an immediate opportunity for connection, learning, and support.
Please see the NADSFL 2025 Annual Meeting page for the draft agenda and registration details.
Connect with NCDPI World Languages
Dr. Ann Marie Gunter, K-12 World Languages Consultant
Find a date and time to meet using the online scheduler: go.ncdpi.gov/ConnectWL
September has time slots available almost every school day starting next Friday!
Go to the World Languages Resources Hub: go.ncdpi.gov/WLresources
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