Mission
Empower educators to engage students in the authentic use of world languages via standard-based instruction to fulfill a range of functions, from expressing personal needs to communicating in the workplace and to establishing strategic relationships across cultures so that they may learn, earn, and live.
Vision
All Nebraskans are aware of the positive impact of world language education and can make informed choices about language education. All students have access to the language education of their choice. With standard-based instruction, students obtain the level of proficiency to communicate in culturally adequate manners, solve real-world conflicts and problems, establish cross-cultural
relationships, advocate for less-presented ethnic groups, to serve as ambassadors in communities for a more harmonious Nebraska.
Purpose
Bilingualism and multilingualism positively correlate with cognitive development, academic achievement, creativity, communicative and cultural competence, earning potentials,
motivation, and positive aging. As Nebraska world language educators, we are to bridge the gap between the potential benefits and the reality by advocating for world language education, creating authentic learning experience, promoting language proficiency, cultivating intercultural communicative competence, and maximizing the benefits of bilingualism.
New & Noteworthy
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) World Language Education offers exciting opportunities for students and teachers!
Students can:
- Earn the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing proficiency in two or more languages
- Take advantage of competency-based credit to earn language credits by demonstrating their skills
- High Ability Learners (HAL) in World Language programs provide specialized learning experiences for advanced students.
- The Distinguished World Language Scholar Award celebrates exceptional achievements in language studies. Please nominate your students by December 15th.
Teachers can:
- Engage in the Guest Speaker Series, where experts from various fields share insights and inspiration
- Contribute to developing the Open Educational Resources (OER) hub, a collaborative space for creating and sharing language teaching resources
- The NDE World Language Teacher Cohort offers a platform for educators to connect, exchange ideas, and enhance professional growth
Stay involved with these programs designed to support and advance world language education in Nebraska!
