Implementing the World Language SOL Guide

IMPLEMENTING THE WORLD LANGUAGE SOL

The Virginia Board of Education adopted revised World Language Standards of Learning on March 18, 2021.

• Recognizing that curriculum alignment efforts require planning, time, staff development, and resources, the Department of Education’s goal for the implementation schedule allows teachers to begin, in the fall of 2021, to focus instruction on the content in the 2021 World Language Standards of Learning. 
• Implementation roll-out may begin with early or novice levels, with the addition of  one or more levels in subsequent years. 
• Full implementation should be in place for all levels by the fall of 2023, but may be implemented earlier for those divisions that have a more condensed roll-out plan.

As part of the implementation plan, school divisions should:

• review and align their world language curricula with the revised standards;
• review resource materials and correlate them with the revised standards;
• identify new materials where needed; and
• provide professional development for teachers as appropriate.

Resources for the 2021 World Language Standards of Learning

• 2021 World Language Standards of Learning (Word) - Accessible word document
• 2021 World Language Standards of Learning (PDF)
• 2021 World Language Standards of Learning Grid (PDF) – Color-coded grid view of all standards and sample progress indicators for all proficiency levels novice-low to advanced-mid

Resources for the 2014 World Language Standards of Learning

The documents below will remain available during the phase-in of the 2021 Standards of Learning.

The technical assistance documents included below were designed to assist teachers with implementing the 2014 World Language Standards of Learning.  The documents elaborate on the content strands that outline the knowledge, skills, and processes essential for language use and the standards of performance for each level of study in both modern world languages (Roman alphabet and non-Roman alphabet) and Latin. This elaboration includes relevant and useful resources, such as language-learning strategies and assessment strategies, that are appropriate for each strand and level of study.

Implementing the World Language Standards of Learning in Virginia Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers

• Full Document with Progression Charts by SOL  (PDF)
  
  
• Section I Pull Out: Introduction to Proficiency (PDF)
  
  
• Glossary of Terms (PDF)