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ACTFL Professional Programs

Helping Educators Meet Our Nation’s Language Needs

2003-2004

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Inc. (ACTFL)

Bret Lovejoy, Executive Director6 Executive Plaza

Yonkers, NY 10701-6801Phone: (914) 963-8830 Ext. 225 • Fax: (914) 963-1275

E-mail: professionalprograms@actfl.org • Website: www.actfl.org

ACTFL Department of Professional Programs

Elvira Swender, DirectorHarriet Barnett, Consultant

Linda Kaplan, Programs CoordinatorStephen L. Levy, Professional Programs Associate

For information about the following programs, contact us by E-mail at:ACTFL Professional Development Workshops - workshops@actfl.org

ACTFL Certified Testing Program - testing@actfl.orgACTFL OPI Tester Certification - opicert@actfl.org

To arrange Official ACTFL OPIs in 38 languages, please contact:LTI

The ACTFL Testing OfficeTel: (914) 948-5100 • Fax: (914) 948-0794

1-800-486-8444E-mail: testing@languagetesting.com

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The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is dedicated to promoting the study of foreign languages andcultures as an integral component of American education and society. At a time when our nation seeks to build strengththrough language education, ACTFL Professional Programs provide cutting edge professional development, instructional ini-tiatives, and assessment opportunities for all language educators. ACTFL is pleased to announce in this brochure the fol-lowing professional programs: ACTFL On-Site Workshop Program, ACTFL Collaborative Workshop Program, ACTFLSponsored Workshop Program, ACTFL Proficiency Testing Program, ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) TesterTraining and Certification Program.

TABLE OF CONTENTSWe invite you to explore this brochure to learn more about:

ACTFL Workshops At a Glance Page 4A quick reference to all workshops.

ACTFL Professional Development Workshops Page 5The wide variety of workshops, organized by Strands (Assessment, Standards-basedInstruction, Curriculum Design, The Second Language Learner, Technology, and

NCATE), is described in this section. Refer to these descriptions when making decisions regarding On-Site, ACTFL Sponsored, and Collaborative Workshop options.

ACTFL On-Site Workshop Program Page 13Nationally known language teaching and testing experts lead professional development workshops at your school or institution. Workshops can be customized to the host institution’s needs.

ACTFL Collaborative Workshop Program Page 14Workshops that are organized by collaborating foreign language organizations.

ACTFL Sponsored Workshop Program Page 16Organized and scheduled by ACTFL at different locations across the country. Eligible for graduate credit through Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY and for Continuing Education Units (CEU) or In-Service Credit (when approved by the local educational agency).

ACTFL Sponsored 2003-2004 Workshop Calendar Page 17

ACTFL Sponsored Workshop Registration Application Form Page 18

ACTFL Certified Testing Program Page 19Now in its 22nd year, the ACTFL Testing Program offers proficiency testing in speaking and writing.

ACTFL Proficiency Tester Training and Tester Certification Page 21Program to certify specialized language professionals in administering and rating ACTFL proficiency tests.

ACTFL Membership Application Page 23

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Workshop Workshop Title Page ACTFL ACTFL CollaborativeNo. On-Site SponsoredA1 Full Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Tester Training (4 days) 5 • •A2 Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (MOPI)

Tester Training (2-3 days) 5 • •A3 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Refresher 6 • •A4 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization 6 •A5 Performance Assessment (2-3 days) 6 •A6 Prochievement Testing 6 •A7 Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) Familiarization 6 • •A8 Designing Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA)

(2-3 days) 7 •A9 ACTFL Writing Proficiency Guidelines Familiarization 7 • •B1 Familiarization with Standards for Foreign Language

Instruction 7 •B2 Standards: Communication 7 •B3 Standards: Connections 7 •B4 Standards: Cultures and Comparison 8 •B5 Measuring Up to Standards: Practical Applications

of ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners 8 •B6 Preparing for National Board Certification (NBC) 8 •C1 Teaching Speaking: Interpersonal and Presentational Modes 8 •C2 Teaching Writing: Interpersonal and Presentational Modes 8 •C3 Teaching Listening: Interpersonal and Interpretive Modes 8 •C4 Teaching Reading: Interpersonal and Interpretive Modes 9 •C5 Block Scheduling 9 •C6 Authentic Materials 9 •C7 Languages Across the Curriculum 9 •C8 Curricular Designs for K-6 Foreign Language Programs 9 •C9 K-6 Teaching/Learning Strategies for Grade 7-12

Foreign Language Teachers 9 •C10 K-6 Foreign Language Teaching/Learning Strategies

for Classroom Teachers 9 •C11 Second Language Acquisition Research -Implications

for the Classroom 10 •C12 Articulation within the K-16 Language Continuum 10 •C13 Developing Oral Proficiency: Crossing Major Borders 10 • •D1 Learner-Centered Instruction and Strategies 10 •D2 Teaching All Students K-8 10 •D3 Teaching All Students 7-12 10 •D4 Teaching the Learning Disabled Student 11 •E1 Integrating Internet Resources into the Language Curriculum 11 •E2 Create Your Own Web Page 11 •F1 NCATE: Guidance in Preparing the Program Report 11 •F2 NCATE: Assistance in Implementing the Standards into

Teacher Preparation Programs 12 •F3 NCATE: Collaboration with States in Partnership Agreements 12 •F4 NCATE: Building Strength Through Effective Teacher

Education Programs: ACTFL/NCATE Program Reviewer Training 12 •

ACTFL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE

ACTFL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

General Information and Workshop Descriptions

In recognition of the expanding and multi-dimensional role of today’s foreign language educators, the workshop offeringsof the ACTFL Professional Programs are organized around six Strands:

Strand A: AssessmentStrand B: Standards-based InstructionStrand C: Curriculum Design Strand D: The Second Language LearnerStrand E: TechnologyStrand F: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

ACTFL Workshops are led by nationally recognized experts who specialize in the specific content areas.

All of the workshops described below can be scheduled by individual institutions and/or school districts. They can be

offered On-Site at a time that is determined by the host institution. For more information about arranging for an

on-site workshop and fees, please refer to Page 13.

Several workshops described below are also offered as ACTFL Sponsored Workshops . For more information

about the dates, locations, and registration fees for the 2003-2004 ACTFL Sponsored Workshop offerings, please refer

to Page 16.

ACTFL also offers workshops in collaboration with other organizations. . For more information about topics,

dates, locations, and registration procedures, please refer to Page 14.

STRAND A: ASSESSMENT A-1: The Full Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Tester Training Workshop (4 days)Prerequisite: Affiliation with an academic institution as defined by ACTFL, undergraduate degree in a related field, mini-mal proficiency level of Advanced in the language of training.

The Full OPI Workshop is an intensive four-day introduction to the techniques of administering and rating the Oral ProficiencyInterview. The rating scale and techniques for eliciting a ratable sample are highlighted in daily plenary sessions and then rein-forced in language-specific break-out sessions. Participants have the opportunity to observe live demonstration interviews con-ducted by their trainer. Under the trainer’s supervision, they then conduct their own practice interviews with volunteer candi-dates. The group critiques and discusses both these practice interviews and their ratings. Following the workshop, participantsmay apply to become ACTFL OPI Testers. For more information on OPI Tester Training and Tester Certification, see pages 21.For more information on applying for graduate credit through Manhattanville College for this workshop, see page 16.

$4,250.00 per language section (Maximum 10 participants per section)

$685.00 (ACTFL Member) $850.00 (Non-member)

A-2: The Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (MOPI) Tester Training Workshop (2 or 3 days)Prerequisite: Affiliation with an academic institution as defined by ACTFL, undergraduate degree in a related field, mini-mal proficiency level of Intermediate High in the language of training.

The Modified OPI Workshop is an intensive two or three-day introduction to the techniques of administering and rating theOral Proficiency Interview at the Novice and Intermediate levels. The rating scale and techniques for eliciting a ratable sampleare highlighted in daily plenary sessions and then reinforced in language-specific break-out sessions. Participants have the oppor-

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tunity to observe live demonstration interviews conducted by their trainer. Under the trainer’s supervision, they then conducttheir own practice interviews with volunteer candidates. The group critiques and discusses both these practice interviews andtheir ratings. Following the workshop, participants may apply to become ACTFL OPI Testers with Limited Certification. Formore information on MOPI Tester Training and Limited Tester Certification, see pages 21-22. For more information onapplying for graduate credit through Manhattanville College for this workshop, see page 16.

$2,750.00 per language section (2 days) (Maximum 10 participants per section)

$3,500.00 per language section (3 days) (Maximum 10 participants per section)

$350.00 (ACTFL Member) $450.00 (Non-member) (2 days)

A-3: The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Refresher Workshop (1 day)Prerequisite: Previous ACTFL OPI Tester Training and/or Tester Certification.

The one-day OPI Refresher Workshop is intended for currently certified or previously certified ACTFL Oral ProficiencyInterview (OPI) testers who are preparing to recertify. Also eligible are those individuals who have already participated in thefour-day OPI Tester Training Workshop and wish to update their knowledge of the developments in oral proficiency testingand review the concepts and techniques of OPI Testing.

$875.00

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A-4: The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization Workshop (1 day)Intended as an introduction to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the ACTFL Rating Scale, and the ACTFL Oral Pro-ficiency Interview, this workshop includes live demonstration interviews conducted by the trainer in English or the commonlanguage of the group. Participants discuss the implications of the ACTFL Proficiency Scale and the Oral ProficiencyInterview for establishing program goals, and for planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

$875.00

A-5: Performance Assessment Workshop (suggested 2-3 days)This workshop helps teachers to integrate their knowledge of the National Standards and the ACTFL Performance Guidelinesfor K-12 Learners in order to reexamine their assessment practices. Teachers look at the limitations of traditional assessments,and explore the benefits of performance-based assessment tasks. During the extended workshop, teachers develop their ownperformance-based tasks and assessments.

$1,650.00 (2 days)$2,200.00 (3 days)

A-6: Prochievement Testing Workshop (1 day)The fusion of proficiency and achievement testing, “prochievement” testing is a more holistic way of assessing how well spe-cific learned tasks are performed than the customary discrete-item test. Participants will learn how to tailor the OPI to aprochievement format, design authentic writing tasks for a prochievement test, and explore procedures for testing listeningand reading using authentic materials.

$875.00

A-7: Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) Familiarization Workshop (1 day)In this workshop, participants are presented with an overview of the ACTFL Integrated Performance Assessment at theNovice, Intermediate, and Pre-Advanced levels. The three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal,Presentational) and the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners are reviewed as they apply to IntegratedPerformance Assessment. After examining the tasks and rubrics, participants rate samples of student performance.

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A-8: Designing Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA) Workshop (2-3 days)In this workshop, participants will view the National Standards, the ACTFL K-12 Performance Guidelines, and their instruc-tional practices through the lens of assessment. Beginning with a review of the three modes of communication (Interpretive,Interpersonal, Presentational), participants are introduced to the construct of ACTFL Integrated Performance Assessment.Tasks and rubrics for each performance level (Novice, Intermediate, Pre-Advanced) are presented. Using the rubrics, partici-pants examine and rate samples of student performance at each level. Participants then design standards-based integrated per-formance assessment tasks for use in their own classrooms using teacher-tested templates. (The development of the ACTFLIPA was supported by a 3-year grant from the Department of Education International Research and Studies Program.)

$1,650.00 (2 days)

$2,200.00 (3 days)

A-9 The ACTFL Writing Proficiency Guidelines Familiarization Workshop (1 day)Intended as an introduction to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines – Writing (Revised 2001), this workshop introduces par-ticipants to the major and minor level descriptors and the criteria for assigning a global writing proficiency rating. Participantsexplore a variety of writing tasks across levels of proficiency, evaluate language samples based on the criteria as described inthe Guidelines, and design appropriate writing activities and writing assessment prompts at the four major levels. Participantsdiscuss the implications of the ACTFL Proficiency Scale for establishing program goals, and for planning curriculum, instruc-tion, and assessment.

$875.00

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STRAND B: STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTIONB-1: Familiarization with the Standards for Foreign Language Instruction (1 day)This workshop introduces language educators at all levels to Standards for Foreign Language Learning and their vital impli-cations for what happens in the classroom. Participants will gain a basic understanding of this new framework. Tools forapplying the National Standards in the classroom will be explored and demonstrated.

$875.00

B-2: Communication Workshop (1 day)This workshop provides an introduction to the three Communicative Modes (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational).Participants will reflect on how this definition differs from current practice. Classroom activities on the management of inter-personal communication (negotiation of meaning), interpretive communication (strategies for the teaching of listening andreading), and presentational communication (speaking and writing) will be demonstrated. Participants will identify a per-sonal plan of action for integrating the Communication Standards into their instructional program.

$875.00

B-3: Connections Workshop (1 day)The role of the Connections Standards will be discussed. Ideas and strategies for making connections with other disciplinesand acquiring new information will be generated. Participants will develop short- and long-range plans for the implementa-tion of the Connections Standards for classroom instruction and formulate strategies for their inclusion in the foreign lan-guage curriculum.

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B-4: Cultures and Comparisons Workshop (1 day)The framework on which the culture standards is based and analysis of the three elements of culture—perspectives, practicesand products are discussed. There is an in-depth examination of how perspectives, practices and products of culture relate toeach other and how they can be incorporated into the foreign language classroom. Hands-on practice in planning for theinclusion of Cultures and Comparisons in classroom practice is provided. The role of the Cultures and Comparisons stan-dards within the “Five C’s” of Foreign Language Education is reviewed.

$875.00

B-5: Measuring Up to Standards: Practical Applications of the ACTFL Performance Guidelines forK-12 Learners (1 day)Focusing on higher student performance, this workshop will look at long-range and short-range planning strategies, lessondesign, classroom practices, and assessment tools within the framework of the communication modes (Interpersonal,Interpretive, and Presentational) of National Standards. The implications of the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12Learners will be discussed, and participants will develop practical applications for use in teaching and assessing foreign lan-guage learners in the 21st Century.

$875.00

B-6: Preparing for National Board Certification (NBC) (1 day)This interactive workshop provides participants with the most current information about the National Board for ProfessionalTeaching Standards (NBPTS), National Board Certification, and the World Languages Other Than English Standards(WLOE) for Teachers of Students Ages 3-18+ for Accomplished Teachers. Included in the workshop activities are: an overviewof the requirements for the NBC assessment process; familiarization with The Five Core Propositions, the WLOE Standards,four Portfolio Entries including the NBC writing style plus the NBC video-taping requirements, and six Assessment CenterExercises. This workshop can be customized to meet particular needs of the participants.

$875.00

STRAND C: CURRICULUM DESIGNC-1: Teaching Speaking: Interpersonal and Presentational Modes (1 day)Participants review the principles of proficiency in terms of the development of speaking skills, identifying functions and top-ics, elements of context, and aspects of culture involved in particular speaking tasks, so they can develop activities and strate-gies that will promote maximum student involvement in oral communication.

$875.00

C-2: Teaching Writing: Interpersonal and Presentational Modes (1 day)Participants are acquainted with a developmental sequence of writing tasks based on the descriptions contained in the ACTFLProficiency Guidelines – Writing (Revised, 2001). Participants learn to develop writing activities and assessments that takeinto account the topics, purposes, intended readers, and functions of the message.

$875.00

C-3: Teaching Listening: Interpersonal and Interpretive Modes (1 day)This workshop focuses on listening as a real-world skill, investigates factors influencing listening comprehension, and exam-ines the role of pre-listening tasks as well as the difference between general and detailed understanding of an aural text; par-ticipants then develop post-listening activities and assessment tools.

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C-4: Teaching Reading: Interpersonal and Interpretive Modes (1 day)Participants discuss the principles of proficiency in terms of the development of reading skills and the use of authentic texts.They develop reading activities, with attention to the selection of texts and pre- and post-reading activities and strategies, aswell as materials for testing reading comprehension.

$875.00

C-5: Block-Scheduling Workshop (1 day)Block-scheduling need not exert a negative impact on language learning. This workshop will address the myths and fears sur-rounding this issue and will emphasize the need for long-range planning and for structured lessons that provide a variety ofactivities to increase students’ retention of information. Strategies and activities that motivate students for this longer timeperiod will be developed.

$875.00

C-6: Authentic Materials Workshop (1 day)Participants are introduced to the use of authentic materials (print, audio and visual) with their students. Sources of thesematerials and criteria for their selection and use are identified and reviewed. Participants are guided in the development andintegration of these materials in the curriculum and daily lesson plans.

$875.00

C-7: Languages Across the Curriculum Workshop (1 day)The twenty-first century brings both a growing awareness that our students will be living in a “global village” and a challengeto prepare them to prosper in that competitive environment. Connecting language study with other subject areas helps pre-pare learners to interact effectively across the world’s many linguistic and cultural boundaries. This workshop introducesLanguages Across the Curriculum (LAC), a curricular initiative that links languages and other subjects and proposes strate-gies for effectively integrating language learning with other disciplines at all levels of education. Topics will include: princi-ples of LAC, making connections with other disciplines, course design, and instructional materials and activities.

$875.00

C-8: Curricular Designs for K-6 Foreign Language Programs (1 day)This workshop addresses planning for, designing, and implementing a K-6 foreign language program. It presents a variety ofcurricular models, including immersion and partial immersion, for teaching languages other than English to younger learn-ers. Curriculum planning, program objectives, and age-appropriate materials and assessments are explored and developed.

$875.00

C-9: K-6 Teaching/Learning Strategies for Grade 7-12 Foreign Language Teachers (1 day)This workshop presents age-appropriate teaching/learning strategies for younger learners to practicing 7-12 foreign languageteachers. It addresses the elementary school environment and child at various grade levels, curriculum designs, objectives,materials, sample lessons, assessments, and the integration of core and special subject content into the foreign language cur-riculum.

$875.00

C-10: K-6 Foreign Language Teaching/Learning Strategies for Classroom Teachers (1 day)This workshop is designed for K-6 classroom teachers who have a working knowledge of a language other than English. Itfocuses on second language acquisition curriculum designs, objectives, materials, sample lessons, teaching/learning strategies,assessment, and connections to different grade level subjects.

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C-11 : Second Language Acquisition Research and the Implications for the Classroom (1 day)This workshop familiarizes teachers with the broad themes of second and foreign language acquisition theories and research.Participants will have the opportunity to investigate how theory and research relate to local decisions for organizing and plan-ning for instruction in the K-16 second language continuum. A related theme of the workshop will be that theory and researchfindings are not prescriptions for practice but rather concepts that need to be (re)viewed and evaluated in light of specificteaching contexts. To this end, participants will also explore how teacher action research can be used as a tool to investigateone's own teaching situation, build professional knowledge, and create a community of practice.

$875.00

C-12: Articulation within the K-16 Language Continuum (1 day)This workshop explores the meaning and importance of articulation within levels, level to level, school to school, and disci-pline to discipline and prepares teachers to develop a plan for articulation. Participants examine and share their own classroomand assessment goals and practices, and discover the practices of colleagues in order to develop bridges leading to a more effec-tive and seamless foreign language sequence for their students within the framework of the National Standards.

$875.00

C-13: Developing Oral Proficiency: Crossing Major Borders (1 day)This workshop provides an overview of the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Rating Scale and a description of the functions, con-texts/content areas, discourse type and accuracy features appropriate to each level. Participants discuss the curricular implica-tions of the proficiency scale and explore strategies and activities that enable students to cross proficiency level borders (i.e.,Novice to Intermediate, Intermediate to Advanced, Advanced to Superior).

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STRAND D: THE SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERD-1: Learner-Centered Instruction and Strategies (1 day) Participants learn to develop instructional strategies that promote a learner-centered classroom in which students practicenewly acquired vocabulary and structural patterns in the context of real world language use and move toward increased com-municative proficiency. Cooperative learning strategies are developed.

$875.00

D-2: Teaching All Students K-8 (1 day)Studies show that children of all abilities and backgrounds can learn another language with the right kind of instruction andhelp. This workshop will discuss the significance of the early start recommended by the National Standards and provide a vari-ety of practical methods and strategies to reach the diverse children entering the language classroom.

$875.00

D-3: Teaching All Students Grades 7-12 (1 day)Students in secondary schools represent a wide diversity of ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds; learning styles andskills; interest and motivation. This workshop proposes strategies and approaches to learning and assessment that recognizeand capitalize on these differences.

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D-4: Teaching the Learning Disabled Student (1 day)Different types of learning disabilities are explained. Multisensory strategies and practices that have proven successful withlearning disabled students in mainstream classes are explored. Participants develop appropriate lessons and communicativeactivities for these students.

$875.00

STRAND E: TECHNOLOGYE-1: Integrating Internet Resources into the Language Curriculum (1 day)Prerequisite: Basic familiarity with e-mail and the Internet.

This full-day workshop focuses on connecting the potential of Internet technology to the principles of good language teach-ing. It provides a hands-on review of some basic concepts of e-mail and the Worldwide Web. Participants examine and eval-uate several Internet-based activities for language instruction, analyzing the characteristics necessary for success. Later, work-ing individually or in small groups, participants design and develop an activity. The workshop discussion includes ways tomodify and adapt various activities to lab (many computers) or classroom (few computers) contexts.

$1,500.00 per day (Maximum number of participants contingent on lab facility.)

E-2: Create Your Own Webpage (1 day)Participants will design and create their own Webpage. Working first with text, participants learn how to add color, graphics,and sound. Integration of layout techniques that will give a more professional look to your Webpage are presented. Ways toadd interactivity, including e-mail forms, feedback for activities and classroom are explored.

$1,500.00 (Maximum number of participants contingent on lab facility.)

STRAND F: MEETING THE ACTFL/NCATE STANDARDS: ACTFL Onsite Training for Institutions

& Foreign Language Departments

The Program Standards for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers (Initial Level—Undergraduate & Graduate) (ForK-12 and Secondary Certification Programs) were approved by the National Council for Accreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE) in October 2002. The workshops presented below are designed to assist institutions and foreign lan-guage departments in the preparation of their program report. The fee for Workshops F1, F2, and F3 is $1,000 per dayplus travel, lodging, and meals for the workshop leader.

F-1: Guidance in Preparing the Program Report (1 day or more)This workshop is designed to provide guidance to faculty as they prepare for NCATE accreditation review of their foreignlanguage teacher preparation programs. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the ACTFL/NCATE ProgramStandards for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers by exploring the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that definethe preparation of beginning teachers. They will explore the various components of the Program Report that must be sub-mitted to NCATE as part of the review process. They will also learn how to gather and document performance evidence fromtheir teacher candidates and how to apply the rubrics in assessing candidate performance. In addition, participants will engagein hands-on work in building a case that their programs meet the standards by beginning to create responses to specific sec-tions of the program report.

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F-2: Assistance in Implementing the Standards into Teacher Preparation Programs (1 day or more)This workshop is designed to provide assistance to faculty as they implement the ACTFL/NCATE Program Standards for thePreparation of Foreign Language Teachers into their teacher preparation programs and anticipate NCATE review in the future.Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the standards by exploring the knowledge, skills, and dispositions thatdefine the preparation of beginning teachers. The workshop will feature an in-depth look at implications of the standards forthe foreign language curriculum, instructional approaches in language courses, and pedagogical preparation of candidates.Participants will explore strategies for conducting formative and summative assessment of candidates’ language proficiency andcontent knowledge, establishing performance benchmarks, and using rubrics to rate performance. This workshop may be tai-lored somewhat to address the needs of individual programs of foreign language teacher preparation.

$1,000.00 per day

F-3: Collaboration with States in Partnership Agreements (1 day or more)This workshop is designed to provide assistance to states in the development of a reviewer training program for those stateswith partnership agreements with NCATE. Participants will gain an understanding of the ACTFL/NCATE ProgramStandards for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers as the basis for the approved state program standards frameworkif that option was chosen for the partnership agreement. Participants will explore the standards in terms of the knowledge,skills, and dispositions that define the preparation of beginning teachers as they apply to the ACTFL/NCATE standards andthe alignment as defined in their state standards. They will learn how to have institutions prepare the state report and how toprepare program reviewers to work within their state. This workshop will be tailored to the NCATE/State partnership as appli-cable to the state.

$1,000 per day

F-4: Building Strength Through Effective Teacher Education Programs: ACTFL/NCATE ProgramReviewer TrainingThis two-day workshop trains prospective program reviewers for the ACTFL/NCATE Program Standards for the Preparationof Foreign Language Teachers. Participants become familiar with the Standards and will learn how to evaluate institutionalprogram reports for evidence that the Standards have been achieved. They will engage in hands-on work in analyzing candi-date performance evidence, required program components, and the program assessment system, as well as use program review-er rubrics, in order to make program approval decisions and prepare the program reviewer report for submission to ACTFLand NCATE.N.B. This workshop is open only to those who have applied or plan to apply to be ACTFL/NCATE Program Reviewers. Theapplication for program reviewers can be accessed at www.actfl.org. This workshop is offered immediately before the ACTFLAnnual Meeting in November and in summer 2004. There is no registration fee for the workshop. ACTFL is unable to pro-vide funds for travel, lodging, or meals.

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I. ACTFL ON-SITE WORKSHOPSNationally known language teaching and testing experts lead professional development workshops at individual academic insti-tutions and/or school districts. Workshops can be customized to the host institution’s needs. ACTFL On-Site Workshops are:

• arranged and scheduled by an individual district or institution• customized to address specific needs and requirements • identified by the contracting district or institution or institutions working together• offered at a site chosen by the contracting district or institution• presented by recognized experts in the field• not open to enrollment outside the contracting district or consortium of districts

Workshop FeesGeneral Workshop Topics : Workshops A3-A9, B1-B6, C1-C13, D1-D4One day: $ 875.00Two days: $1,650.00Three days: $2,200.00

Special Workshop Topics and Fees: Workshops A-1, A-2, E-1, E-2, F1-F4

In addition to the fee for the workshop, the sponsor is responsible for the travel, lodging, and meals of the trainer(s), aswell as for the local arrangements and on-site costs.

How to Arrange an ACTFL On-Site Workshop1. Contact ACTFL (E-mail: workshops@actfl.org ; Tel: 914-963-8830, ext. 218) to discuss/select the workshop(s) you

wish offered in your school or district.2. Select at least three possible dates for the workshop(s). (A lead-time of at least 2 months is required for most work-

shops.)3. Your workshop(s) will be confirmed within 15 days.4. A letter of agreement confirming the topic, date, and location of the workshop(s) will be sent to you with the name

and contact information for the workshop trainer. An invoice will accompany this letter of agreement.5. Contact the trainer to arrange travel, lodging and meals. (The hosting institution is responsible directly to the trainer

for travel arrangements and expenses.) Trainers arrive the evening before the first day of the workshop and leaveimmediately after the conclusion of the workshop, based on travel availability. Therefore, one night of lodging (orpossibly two nights) are required for one-day workshops.

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A-1: On-Site Full OPI Workshop (4 days)$4,250.00 per language section(Maximum 10 participants per section)

A-2: On-Site Modified OPI Workshops$2,750.00 per language section (2 days)$3,500.00 per language section (3 days)(Maximum 10 participants per section)

E-1: On-Site Technology Workshop$1,500.00 per day(Maximum number of participants contingent on lab facility)

E-2: Create Your Own Web Page$1,500.00 per day(Maximum number of participants contingent on lab facility)

F-1: Guidance in Preparing the Program Report$1,000.00 per day

F-2: Assistance in Implementing the Standards intoTeacher Preparation Programs$1,000.00 per day

F-3: Collaboration with States in PartnershipAgreements$1,000.00 per day

F-4: Building Strength Through Effective TeacherEducation Programs: ACTFL/NCATE ProgramReviewer TrainingNo fee

II. ACTFL COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOPSThe ACTFL Collaborative Workshops are:

• arranged and scheduled by the collaborating organization/institution• offered at a site designated by the collaborating organization/institution• presented by recognized experts in the field• open to enrollment by foreign language educators through the collaborating organization/institution

REGISTER THROUGH THE COLLABORATING PARTNERACTFL-Regional Meetings CollaborationACTFL is pleased to announce a collaboration with the regional meetings: Southern Conference on Language Teaching(SCOLT), Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT), Northeast Conference on the Teaching of ForeignLanguages (NECTFL), and Central States Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages (CSCTFL). Look for registrationinformation from your regional meeting organization through their Website.

Conference Location of ACTFL Workshop offered Date of ACTFLRegional and Website Dates 2004 Conference at 2004 Regional Conference Workshop

SCOLT March 18-20, 2004 Mobile, AL Integrated Performance March 18, 2004http://www.valdosta.edu/scolt/ Assessment Familiarization

Workshop

SWCOLT March 25-27, 2004 Albuquerque, NM Developing Oral Proficiency: March 25, 2004http://www.swcolt.org Crossing Major Borders

CSCTFL April 1-3, 2004 Dearborn, MI N/A N/Ahttp://www.centralstates.cc

NECTFL April 15-18, 2004 New York, NY ACTFL Writing Proficiency April 15, 2004http://www.dickinson.edu/nectfl Guidelines Familiarization

Workshop

To register for these workshops and/or to see which ACTFL workshop will be offered, visit the Website of the regional con-ference. Registration for these workshops is handled by the regional organization.

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ACTFLin partnership with

Faculty Development Programs of Houghton Mifflin and InternationalAssociation of Language Learning Technology (IALLT)

Presents the 2003-2004 Workshop Series: Foreign Language Teaching with Technology

Topics will include:Exploring Technology ResourcesSelecting Technology ResourcesCreating On-Line Activities

Integrating Tech-based ResourcesDesigning Activities with Technology

September 5-6, 2003Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

September 26-27, 2003Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA

November 19-20, 2003 Swarthmore College, PA

(ACTFL Annual Meeting Pre-conference workshop)

January 23-24, 2004Daytona Beach Community College, Daytona Beach, FL

February 27-28, 2004Ohio University, Athens, OH

For information on additional workshop locations, dates, and fees,check this Web Site: http://www.facultytraining.com

For information about registration or hosting this workshop contact:Melissa Zantello of Houghton Mifflin FDP:

Tel: (800) 856-5727E-mail: Melissa_zantello@hmco.com

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III. ACTFL SPONSORED WORKSHOPSACTFL Sponsored Workshops are organized and scheduled by ACTFL at different locations across the country. Participantsmay apply for graduate credit through Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, and for Continuing Education Units (CEU)or In-Service Credit (when approved by the local educational agency).

The ACTFL Sponsored Workshops are:• Intended for foreign language educators• Designed to address current topics in foreign language education• Presented by recognized experts in the field• Scheduled and coordinated by the ACTFL Professional Programs Department• Offered at several locations on specific dates

TO REGISTER FOR AN ACTFL SPONSORED WORKSHOP1. Check dates, sites, and language-specific availability for workshop. 2. Complete the Registration Form found on page 18.3. Include full payment (check, credit card authorization, or school purchase order).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Workshop fees do NOT include travel, lodging, or meal expenses.• To receive the membership rates, registrants may apply concurrently for membership with workshop registration. The

ACTFL membership application form is found on page 23 of this brochure. Membership is also available online atwww.actfl.org.

• ACTFL will confirm all ACTFL Sponsored Workshops ten days after the registration deadline date for that workshop. • ACTFL reserves the right to cancel workshop sections that are undersubscribed. • Registrants should NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements prior to notice of confirmation from ACTFL.

FEES FOR 2003-2004 ACTFL Sponsored WorkshopsMember Non-Member

Full OPI Tester Training $685.00 $850.00Modified OPI Tester Training 350.00 450.00OPI Refresher Workshop 150.00 NA

REFUND POLICYIn the case of withdrawal by a registrant, registration fees will be refunded minus a processing fee for each registrant. For FullOPI Workshops, the fee is $100 per registrant; for Modified OPI Workshops, the fee is $50 per registrant. Participation maybe transferred to a later workshop without penalty. Written notice of withdrawal must be received by ACTFL at least 21 daysprior to the first day of workshop.ACTFL reserves the right to cancel workshops with insufficient enrollment.

GRADUATE CREDIT FOR ACTFL SPONSORED WORKSHOPSGraduate credit, awarded through Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, is available for ACTFL Sponsored Workshops.Participants are eligible to apply for graduate credit(s) as follows:

• Participation in a 2- or 3-day Modified OPI Workshop (1 credit)• Participation in a 2- or 3-day Modified OPI Workshop and completion of the Limited OPI Tester Certification Process

(3 credits)• Participation in a 4-day Full OPI Workshop (2 credits)• Participation in a 4-day Full OPI Workshop and completion of the Full Tester OPI Certification Process (6 credits)

Fees for graduate credit are set by Manhattanville College, which processes the required forms. For more information aboutreceiving graduate credit, contact ACTFL Headquarters, 914-963-8830, Ext. 266.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS/IN-SERVICE CREDITS For ACTFL SPONSORED WORKSHOPSACTFL provides each participant with documentation of his or her participation, indicating the number of hours of profes-sional development in an ACTFL Sponsored Workshop. Participants are urged to check with their local school district orschool regarding acceptance of these CEUs. N.B.: ACTFL cannot guarantee that teachers will receive continuing educationcredits for participation in the workshop. It is the individual teacher’s responsibility to comply with state, district, and localguidelines for obtaining such credit.

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Registration Member Non-MemberDate City Workshop Type Languages Deadline Fee Fee

Nov 17-20, Philadelphia, Full OPI Tester Arabic October 5, $685.00 $850.002003 PA Training Workshop Chinese 2003

(4 day) EnglishFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

Nov 20, Philadelphia, OPI Refresher English October 5, $150.00 N/A2003 PA Workshop (1 day) French 2003

GermanJapanese Spanish

March 26-27, Purchase, NY Modified OPI English February 6, $350.00 $450.002004 (New York (MOPI) Workshop French 2004

City Metro- (2-day) Germanpolitan area) Spanish

July 15-18, Berkeley, CA Full OPI Tester Arabic June 4, $685.00 $850.002004 Training Workshop Chinese 2004

(4 day) English FrenchGerman Japanese Russian Spanish

Sept. 30-Oct 1, Plano ,TX Modified OPI English August 20, $350.00 $450.002004 (Dallas/Fort (MOPI) Workshop German 2004

Worth area) (2-day) FrenchSpanish

Nov 15-18, Chicago, IL Full OPI Tester Arabic October 8, $685.00 $850.002004 Training Workshop Chinese 2004

(4 day) English FrenchGerman JapaneseSpanish

Nov 18, 2004 Chicago, IL OPI Refresher English October 8, $150.00 NAWorkshop (1 day) French 2004

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ACTFL SPONSORED WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORMFill out sections 1, 2, and 3; read sections 4 and 5

1. Please Print (use black ball point pen or type)

First Name ____________________________________Last Name ___________________________________________________

Title (check one): ■■ Dr. ■■ Mr. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Ms. ■■ Other _______________________________________________________________

School Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ____________Zip ________________ Country ____________________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________ Country ____________________

Day Phone ( ) ________________________________ Evening Phone ( ) _____________________________________________

Fax ( ) ___________________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________________

ACTFL Membership Number: (Required for Membership Rate) _____________________________________________________________

See Calendar for Dates, Deadlines, and Fees(Calendar appears on Page 17 of this brochure)

FEESWorkshop (check box) Language Member Non-

Member

Full OPI Workshop (4-day):

■■ Philadelphia, PA (11/17-20/03) Language: ____________ ■■ $685 ■■ $850

■■ Berkeley, CA (7/15-18/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $685 ■■ $850

■■ Chicago, IL (11/15-18/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $685 ■■ $850

Modified OPI (2-day):

■■ Greater NYC (3/26-27/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $350 ■■ $450

■■ Plano, TX (9/31-10/01/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $350 ■■ $450

OPI Refresher Workshop (1-day):

■■ Philadelphia, PA (11/20/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $150 ■■ N/A

■■ Chicago,IL (11/18/04) Language: ____________ ■■ $150 ■■ N/A

Total Fees: $__________

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION1. Registrants should NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements prior to receipt of confirmation from ACTFL. 2. ACTFL will confirm allACTFL Sponsored workshops ten days after the registration deadline for that workshop. 3. All registrations must include full payment by check or beaccompanied by complete credit card information or an institutional purchase order. 4. Your name will appear on your certificate and badge exactly as youhave written it on the registration form. 5. All materials will be mailed to your home address. 6. In the case of withdrawal by a registrant, registration feeswill be refunded less a processing fee for each registrant. For Full OPI Workshops, the processing fee is $100 per registrant; for Modified OPI Workshops,the processing fee is $50 per registrant. Prior to the workshop registration deadline, registration may be transferred to another scheduled workshop with-out a penalty fee. Written notice of withdrawal or transfer must be received by ACTFL at least 21 days before the first day of the workshop. 7. Americanswith Disabilities Act Compliance: ACTFL will make every effort to accommodate the special needs of all workshop participants. Please attach a separatesheet indicating what special assistance you require. 8. ACTFL reserves the right to cancel workshops with insufficient enrollment. 9. Registration impliesthat you have read and agree to the cancellation policy and all the terms above. 10. E-mail inquiries to: workshops@actfl.org.

2. Workshop Selection 3. PAYMENT INFORMATION

All registrations must include full payment—check, credit card, or purchase order.

■■ Check Payable to ACTFL, enclosed■■ Institutional purchase order, enclosed■■ Credit Card: ■■ VISA ■■ MasterCard

CC#: __________________ Exp. Date: ___________

Name on Card (Please Print):_________________________________________

Signature:_________________________________________

All forms must be signed.

ACTFL cannot accept American Express payments.

Office Use Only ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■Check # ________ Name __________________________ Amount $_________ Date _______ Initials ___________

4. SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATIONAll registrations must include full payment by check or beaccompanied by complete credit card information or beaccompanied by an institutional purchase order.Registrants should not make non-refundable travelarrangements prior to receipt of confirmation fromACTFL. By Mail: ACTFL, 6 Executive Plaza, Yonkers, NY10701-6801 By Fax: ACTFL, 914-963-1275 (credit card pay-ment only) Online: www.actfl.org (credit card payment only)

IV. ACTFL CERTIFIED TESTING PROGRAMCelebrating more than 20 Years of Excellence in Language Testing and Tester Training

Did you know that…•ACTFL offers proficiency testing in 38 languages?•Many states currently use the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)for teacher certification?

•The ACTFL OPI is recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE)?•ACTFL OPI ratings are recognized by many U.S. government agencies and Fortune 500 companies?

As the demand for proficiency testing expands in both the academic and professional communities, the ACTFL CertifiedTesting Program, now in its 22nd year, continues to distinguish itself as the nation’s most recognized and comprehensive.

Testing for Proficiency: The ACTFL Oral Proficiency InterviewAbout the ACTFL OPIThe ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, or ACTFL OPI as it is often called, is a standardized procedure for the global assess-ment of functional speaking ability. The OPI is a face-to-face or telephonic interview between a certified ACTFL tester andan examinee that determines how well a person speaks a language by comparing his or her performance of specific commu-nication tasks with the criteria for each of ten proficiency levels described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines-Speaking(Revised 1999). The ten proficiency levels are:

Superior Intermediate MidAdvanced High Intermediate LowAdvanced Mid Novice HighAdvanced Low Novice MidIntermediate High Novice Low

Since the ACTFL OPI is an assessment of functional speaking ability, independent of any specific curriculum, it is irrelevantwhen, where, why and under what conditions the candidate acquired his/her speaking ability in the language.

The ACTFL OPI takes the form of a carefully structured conversation between a trained and certified interviewer andthe person whose speaking proficiency is being assessed. The interview is interactive and continuously adapts to the speakingability of the individual being tested. The topics that are discussed during the interview are based on the interests and expe-riences of the test candidate.

Through a series of personalized questions, the interviewer elicits from the test candidate examples of his or her abilityto handle the communication tasks specified for each level of proficiency in order to establish a clear “floor” and “ceiling” ofconsistent functional ability. Often candidates are asked to take part in a role-play. This task provides the opportunity for lin-guistic functions not easily elicited through the conversational format.

Uses of the OPIThe ACTFL OPI is currently used worldwide by academic institutions, government agencies, and private corporations forpurposes such as: academic placement, student assessment, program evaluation, professional certification, hiring and promo-tional qualification. More than 10,000 OPIs in 38 different languages are conducted yearly through the ACTFL TestingProgram. OPI testing is currently available in the following languages:

Albanian Dutch Haitian Creole Japanese Portuguese Swahili UrduArabic Egyptian Hebrew Korean Punjabi Swedish VietnameseCambodian English (ESL) Hindi Lao Russian TagalogCantonese French Hmong Mandarin Serbian ThaiCroatian German Indonesian Norwegian Slovak TurkishCzech Greek Italian Polish Spanish Ukrainian

ACE Credit Recommendation for Official ACTFL OPI RatingsThe ACTFL OPI is recognized by ACE (American Council on Education) for the awarding of college credit. This means thatindividuals who have spoken language ability in languages listed in the chart below may be awarded college credit throughthe American Council on Education’s (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service for that competency as demonstratedby an Official ACTFL OPI rating. For more information on receiving college credit for an official ACTFL OPI rating con-tact testing@languagetesting.com.

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Summary of ACE Credit Recommendations for Official ACTFL OPI Ratings

OPI Testing and Rating ProcedureACTFL OPIs are conducted and rated by ACTFL certified proficiency testers. Each interview is tape recorded and rated byone or more certified testers. Advisory OPI ratings are assigned to those OPIs conducted within a tester’s own academic insti-tution for internal purposes. Official ACTFL OPI ratings are assigned to those OPIs conducted under the supervision of theACTFL Testing Office. Each official OPI is blindly rated by a second certified tester. When a final rating is assigned, anACTFL OPI Certificate is issued. The terms “ACTFL OPI”, “Official ACTFL OPI”, and the ACTFL Oral ProficiencyInterview protocol are the property of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and their use is restrict-ed to those purposes intended by ACTFL.

The ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)About the ACTFL WPTThe ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is a proctored 90-minute test that measures an individual’s ability to write effec-tively and appropriately for real-life writing purposes. The writer is presented with tasks and contexts that represent the rangeof proficiency levels from Novice to Superior as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines—Writing (Revised 2001).The prompts are written in English; all responses are open-ended and written in the target language. The WPT is currentlyavailable for testing written French, German, Italian, and Spanish. In Spanish only, the WPT is available on the Internet.

The written sample is compared to the criteria stated in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines—Writing (Revised 2001).One of ten possible ratings (Novice Low through Superior) is assigned by an ACTFL certified rater. Each official WPT sam-ple is independently rated by a second certified rater. When a final rating is assigned, an ACTFL WPT certificate is issued bythe ACTFL testing office, Language Testing International.

Uses of ACTFL Writing TestsACTFL writing tests are currently being used for a variety of purposes in academic, commercial, and government communi-ties. Teacher certification boards in some states require evidence of written language competency as demonstrated throughofficial ratings. ACTFL ratings are used in the business world and in government for purposes of hiring and promotion inmultilingual positions.

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Category I Category II Category III Category IVCambodian, Czech, Hmong,

Dutch, English*, Hebrew, Hungarian, Lao,French, Haitian Creole, German, Modern Polish, Russian,

Italian, Norwegian, Greek, Hindi, Serbo-Croatian**, Slovak, Arabic, Cantonese,Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, Tagalog, Turkish, Thai, Japanese, KoreanSwahili and Swedish. Punjabi and Urdu. Ukrainian and Vietnamese. and Mandarin.

Official OPI Rating

Novice High/ Intermediate Low 2 LD 2 LD 3 LD 3 LD

Intermediate Mid 4 LD 5 LD 6 LD 6 LD

Intermediate High/ 8 LD 8 LD + 2 UD 6 LD + 3 UD 6 LD + 3 UDAdvanced Low

Advanced Mid 10 LD 8 LD + 4 UD 6 LD + 6 UD 6 LD + 6 UD

Advanced High/ 10 LD + 2 UD 8 LD + 4 UD 6 LD + 6 UD 6 LD + 6 UDSuperior

Legend*English is treated as a foreign language.** Serbian and Croatian have been combined to Serbo-Croatian.Credit recommendations are based on a semester hour.LD = Lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category.UD = Upper division baccalaureate degree category.

The 10 ACTFL OPI language proficiency ratings are: Superior, Advanced High, Advanced Mid, Advanced Low, Intermediate High, Intermediate Mid,Intermediate Low, Novice High, Novice Mid, Novice Low.

Language Testing International – The ACTFL Testing OfficeThe ACTFL OPI and WPT Testing Programs are administered by Language Testing International (LTI). Since 1992, LTIhas been responsible for scheduling, archiving, and issuing ACTFL ratings and certificates. Records of all official tests are keptpermanently in the proficiency testing archive.

For more information on OPI or WPT Testing or to schedule a personal Oral Proficiency Interview or Writing ProficiencyTest, contact:

LTI95 Church Street – Suite 310White Plains, NY 106011-800-486-8444(914) 948-5100E-mail: testing@languagetesting.comwww.languagetesting.com

V. ACTFL PROFICIENCY TESTER TRAINING AND TESTER CERTIFICATION

Training for Proficiency: Oral Proficiency Interview WorkshopsSince 1982 ACTFL has conducted Oral Proficiency Interview Workshops for teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English,French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese andothers. More than 5,000 language professionals have participated in these workshops. The benefits of participation in OPI Workshops are many. As a result of these professional development experiences educa-tors are better able to:

• apply key principles of teaching and testing for proficiency to curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices• establish program goals in terms of performance outcomes • determine student placement, progress, and performance• articulate within and across language programs

ACTFL offers a range of proficiency training workshop options. For workshop details, read the descriptions on pages 5-6.

How to Register For OPI WorkshopsFor Individuals:ACTFL Sponsored Workshops are scheduled throughout the year in various geographic regions. See page 17 in this brochurefor the 2003-2004 schedule, or contact ACTFL Professional Programs at (914) 963-8830 Ext. 225. Information and regis-tration are also available online at www.actfl.org (Select Workshops).

For Institutions:ACTFL On-Site Workshops can be arranged with a school, university, district, or consortium and customized to address spe-cific needs and requirements. See page 13 in this brochure or contact ACTFL Professional Programs (914-963-8830 Ext.218) to discuss and schedule On-Site OPI training.

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ACTFL Certified OPI TestersACTFL Certified Testers are specialized language professionals who have completed a rigorous training process and have metthe established criteria for certification by ACTFL. They represent a critical resource to their academic institutions and to theforeign language profession in general. ACTFL OPI Tester Certification is a highly valued professional credential that is rec-ognized nationally and internationally.

The awarding of Certification as an ACTFL OPI Tester is validation of one’s understanding of the principles and concepts oforal proficiency testing and of one’s ability to apply theory to practice. Certification as an ACTFL OPI Tester acknowledgesa tester’s ability to elicit and rate oral proficiency interviews with a high degree of reliability.

ACTFL offers two levels of tester Certification. ACTFL Testers with Full Certification are authorized to conduct and rateOPIs across all proficiency levels. Testers with Limited Certification are authorized to conduct and rate OPIs only at theNovice and Intermediate levels.

The Tester Certification ProcessFollowing attendance at an ACTFL OPI or MOPI Tester Training Workshop, a participant may apply for ACTFL TesterCertification. There is an additional fee to apply for OPI Tester Certification. The certification process involves:

• preparation and submission of a practice set of OPIs• detailed feedback from a trainer on interview structure, elicitation, and rating• preparation and submission of a certification set of OPIs• evidence of trainee’s own language proficiency as demonstrated through an official OPI:

Full Tester Certification – Superior Limited Tester Certification – Advanced Mid

More specific information about the certification process and application forms are included with workshop materials.

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Preferred Mailing Address:■■ School ■■ Home

Address to include in On-line Membership Directory:■■ School ■■ Home ■■ Do not include

What language(s) do you teach? (Check all that apply)■■ Chinese ■■ German ■■ Latin■■ ESL ■■ Italian ■■ Russian■■ French ■■ Japanese ■■ Spanish■■ Other(s) _____________________________

What is your current assignment?■■ teacher ■■ methods instructor■■ administrator ■■ student

At what level do you teach/administer? ■■ elementary ■■ community college■■ middle/jr. high ■■ undergraduate■■ high school ■■ graduate■■ government/business/non-degree institution

Would you like to join an ACTFL Special Interest Group? Membership in SIG(s) carries a fee of $5.00 per SIG, per year.■■ African-American Students ■■ Comm. Colleges■■ Culture ■■ Distance Learning■■ Research ■■ Spanish for Native Speakers■■ Teacher Development ■■ Film (Cinema)■■ Small German Programs ■■ FLES■■ Less Commonly Taught Languages

■■ ACTFL makes its membership lists available to compa-nies offering products and services of potential interest to ourmembers. If you would NOT like your name to be included inthese mailings, please check this box.

Basic Fee (select one)Includes full year’s subscription to Foreign Language Annals, member discounts, and voting rights for ACTFL Officers.

Effective 1/1/03

■■ Regular $ 75.00■■ Two Years $140.00■■ Three Years $200.00

■■ New Teacher (2 yr. max.) $ 50.00■■ Student (ID required, 3 yr. max) $ 25.00■■ Retired $ 25.00

Basic Fee Total = $ ______

Additional Fees (select all that apply)■■ SIG fee(s) at $5.00 per SIG, per year =____ SIG(s) x 5.00 x ____ years = $ ______■■ Joint — add membership benefits for a second individual residing at the same address as member. Includes one set of publications but duplicates of voting privileges and member discounts.

__________________________________ + $ 20.00Partner’s Name

■■ International — provides for shipment of membership materials to addresses outside the United States and its territories.

+ $ 20.00

Additional Fee Total = $

TOTAL: (Basic Fee + Additional Fees) $ _______

ACTFL Membership Application. (For New Members Only, Not to be Used for Renewals)

■■ Check made payable to ACTFL. (US $ drawn on US Bank)

■■ Credit Card: ■■ MasterCard ■■ Visa

Number: ____________________________________________

Exp. Date________Signature _____________________________

(must be included with all credit card charges)

First Name ______________________________ Last Name_________________________________________________

Title (check one): ■■ Dr. ■■ Mr. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Ms. ■■ Other ________________________________________

School Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

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City _______________________________State ________ Zip ______________ Country _______________________

Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________State ________ Zip ______________ Country _______________________

Day Phone ( ) __________________________________ Evening Phone ( ) ___________________________________

Fax ( ) ____________________________________E-Mail ________________________________________________

Fees

Method of Payment

Join ACTFL Now and Register at Member Rates

RETURN TO: ACTFL Membership, 6 Executive Plaza, Yonkers NY 10701-6801 (914) 963-8830 • Fax: (914) 963-1275

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