During this session, participants will focus on the ongoing implementation of the 2024 Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for World Languages, with an overview of the available support tools, updated resources, and 2026-2027 professional development. Policy questions will also be discussed, along with specific materials for classical, dual language/immersion (DL/I), heritage, and modern language programs.
In this session, participants will get an overview of the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process and how it can be used to support ML students who want to earn credit(s) in World Language courses for their first or home language, either without the required seat time and/or for placement into more advanced courses. We will also discuss local course sequence(s) that include Level I heritage (standard vs. honors) courses and continue into inherently honors courses, like Level II heritage and Levels III - VIII modern languages. Several case studies will be shared as we consider strategies for advising ML students about how to access CDM and honors courses in order to reach broader goals like fulfilling the requirements for the UNC Minimum Admissions Requirements or the Global Language Endorsement (GLE), North Carolina’s Seal of Biliteracy.
