World Languages
New Standards, New Approaches, New Resources
Implementation of the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages is a gradual process that begins in Fall 2023 with the first course in Checkpoint A (typically grade 7) and adds more courses aligned to the new standards each academic year. Find out more on the New York State World Languages Standards page and the NYCPS World Languages Requirements document.
March 18-22, 2024 was NYCPS World Languages Week!
New York City Public Schools participated in a week-long celebration for National World Languages Week from March 18–22. This year’s theme is “Learning Languages Promotes Friendship.” Thank you to schools who used and shared these resources within your school community:
Accelerating Learning for our Heritage Speakers in Middle and High School World Language Classrooms
And more!
Additionally, you can continue celebrating world languages throughout the rest of the year by saving the date for a virtual World Languages professional learning session on June 6!
You are invited to continue to celebrate language diversity and inclusivity by tagging the DOE and @NYCMultilingual on X, using the hashtag #NYCWorldLang when posting (in accordance with DOE Digital Citizenship and Social Media Guidelines).
High schools, start a New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) program as a way to affirm your students' identities and experiences.
Join over 100 NYC high schools in offering this graduation distinction- sign up by 11/20/23.
Learn more about the NYSSB or register for an information session; hear from students here.
This draft reflective resource is introduced in self-paced Module 2 below, as well as in Professional Learning sessions. The TeachHub lessons below include examples of these instructional practices.
Teachhub Lessons
Find example lessons and units in TeachHub by selecting the Middle or High School Google Drive, then the Spanish folder. For guidance on these lessons, please see the Introduction to Lesson Sequences for World Language Teachers.
This playlist features the instructional videos created for NYCDOE World Languages teachers and students, to explore important concepts and practices present within the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages. Thank you to Virtual Content Specialist María Quintanilla. In addition, the "Social Studies" video helps you access TeachHub lessons with your DOE login. Share with colleagues: https://tinyurl.com/NYCWorldLangVideos.
Learn about the Revised Standards: Getting Started Module
Estimated time needed for completion: 15 minutes
Learn about this self-paced module series.
