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World Language Praxis II Resources

Praxis II Content Test Information Visit the website to download a free study companion, study plan, testing demonstration, and other resources. A practice test is available for purchase. A link on the page allows you to register for the next test date. Praxis II 5174 French (required score: 162) Praxis...
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World Language Professional Development & Resources

Professional Development World Language Week Join educators and students across the state to celebrate Language Learning with LIVE and Asynchronous activities.  School Districts are encouraged to celebrate World Language Week anytime during the month of February. World Language Resources Nebraska's World Language Open Education Resources Find many different language lessons,...
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World Language Professional Learning & Events

NDE World Language Professional Learning & Events Please contact chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov to schedule Professional Development Workshops for your school, district, or ESUs. Annual State, Regional, and National World Language Conferences Please check the websites for the updated information for those conferences: Nebraska Language Association Annual Conference Central States Languages for All...
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World Language Professional Organizations

Nebraska: NILA (Nebraska International Language Association) CLTA-NE (Chinese Language Teacher Association of Nebraska) Nebraska Association of Teachers of French  Nebraska Association of Teachers of German Nebraska Association of Teachers ​of Spanish and Portuguese Regional: CSCTFL (Central State Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages) National: ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign...
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World Language Review Archive

  The World Language Review is released monthly on the World Language website and in a listserv. If you would like to subscribe to the listserv, please email your request to Stephanie Call at stephanie.call@nebraska.gov. Click on each monthly title heading to view the World Language Review as a PDF....
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World Language Standards Implementation Resources Stage One

Stage 1 Resources │Exploration After State Board approval, this stage, Exploration, is the opportunity to explore the newly revised content area standards and assess readiness to implement. During this stage, time and activities focus on building understanding of the newly revised content area standards and the instructional shifts reflected within...
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World Language Standards Paradigm Shifts for Districts

The Nebraska World Language Standards were passed in September 2019. Learn how to read the document, how to use the proficiency (not grade level) based indicators, and how the standards' concentration on college and career readiness may impact district level world language programming. Materials Paradigm Shifts in Standards (Power Point...
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World Language Standards Revision

Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to “adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment.” In addition, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed content area standards for fine arts, physical education, and world languages. These content area...
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World Language Week

Dear World Language Educators and programs in and outside of Nebraska, you are invited to participate in the 2027 Nebraska World Language Week (February 8– 14, 207). There are many ways to participate Languages for All February 8-14, 2027 Distinguished World Language Scholar Awards – Nebraskan students only Distinguished World...
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World Language Week Posters and Social Posts

The Power of Languages Printables WLW20 Power of Languages graphic: Letter WLW20 Power of Languages graphic: Legal WLW20 Stickers 2 x 4, set of 10 College, Career, and Civic Ready Posters WLW19 College Ready Poster WLW19 Career Ready Poster WLW19 Civic Ready Poster World Language Infographics WLW19 Power infographic Communicate...
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World Languages Newsletter

Current World Languages News NDE World Languages Newsletter 2026: Volume 4 (July/Aug.) NDE World Languages Newsletter 2026: Volume 3 (May/June) NDE World Languages Newsletter 2026: Volume 2 (March/April) World Languages Newsletter 2026: Volume 1 (Jan/Feb.) 2025 Newsletters World Languages Newsletter 2025: Volume 5 (Nov/Dec) World Languages Newsletter 2025: Volume 4...
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Writing and Poetry Contests

Writing, poetry, and other literary contest information is welcome to be included on this site. Please submit the sponsoring organization, contest title, eligibility details, submission process information, and other rules or guidelines to becky.michael@nebraska.gov. Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Annual Bess Streeter Aldrich Short Story Contest Cancer Pathways Cancer Unwrapped Writing...
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