Foreign Languages

SOFLA - Raising The Bar

Improving Proficiency in High School Language Programs
A grant proposal written by the Southern Oregon Foreign Language Articulation
For the 2003-04 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND:
Oregon University/School Partnerships

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Rework the SOSLA (Southern Oregon Second Language Assessment - oral assessment instrument) to assess through benchmark level 5.
• Assess language students in first through fourth year middle school and high school programs in participating districts to determine current proficiency levels and monitor student progress.
• Develop curricular materials to assist language teachers in helping students to meet benchmark IV proficiency by the end of fourth year (the PASS admissions benchmark level)
• Train teachers in the use of SOFLA developed assessment instruments, provide support to ensure valid assessments, and develop a tester certification process to verify assessor competency.
• Develop an assessment plan that will allow participating districts to continue ongoing assessments after the grant period.
• Train teachers in the use of materials and methods to teach for proficiency, particularly beyond benchmarks 1-3.