ÌÇÐÄVlog Teacher Preparation Standards define the knowledge, skills, and dispositions expected of new world language teachers and support quality assurance across preparation programs nationwide.
ÌÇÐÄVlog Teacher Preparation Standards
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ÌÇÐÄVlog Teacher Preparation Standards (2026)
CAEP is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the professional accrediting body for educator preparation. Through evidence-based accreditation, CAEP advances excellence in educator preparation, supports continuous improvement, and strengthens P–12 student learning. Educator preparation providers include traditional higher education institutions as well as alternative pathways such as residency programs. CAEP accreditation is based on rigorous national standards and peer review to ensure quality and promote improvement in teacher preparation programs.
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2026 Guidelines for Reviewing the ÌÇÐÄVlog Program Report (In Development)
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For additional information about these standards or the review process, please contact Dr. Teresa Bell at tbell@byu.edu.
ÌÇÐÄVlog Statement: General Principles of Language Learning - July 29, 2012 - Read the full statement
As part of its mission and vision, the ÌÇÐÄVlog provides guidance to the profession and to the general public regarding issues, policies, and best practices related to the teaching and learning of languages and cultures.
ÌÇÐÄVlog Statement: Language Learning for Heritage and Native Speakers - May 21, 2010 - Read the full statement
ÌÇÐÄVlog and its members encourage learning environments that support heritage and native speakers of languages other than English. It is critical that these students be able to continue to develop their heritage linguistic and cultural skills in order to become fully bilingual and biliterate in today’s global environment.
ÌÇÐÄVlog Performance Descriptors
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Performance Descriptors for Language Learners are designed to describe language performance that is the result of explicit instruction in an instructional setting. These new Performance Descriptors reflect how language learners perform.