World Language Articulation Statement (Free Download)

Support program clarity and vertical alignment with this editable World Language Articulation Statement — a practical, research-based template for defining what learners will do with support and what they will achieve independently across each level of instruction.

Designed around the critical distinction between performance and proficiency, this template helps world language programs articulate clear, level-appropriate expectations that guide instruction, assessment, and curriculum design. It provides a structured framework for communicating to teachers, students, families, and administrators exactly what learners should be able to do at each stage of their language journey.

Includes three key components:

• Vision of a Graduate – Establish the overarching purpose of your program with a clear, aspirational statement that defines what all learners will ultimately be able to do.

• Performance-to-Proficiency Target – For each course level, articulate the relationship between what learners will do with appropriate scaffolds and support in the classroom (performance) and what they will be able to do independently in the real world (proficiency).

• Can-Do Descriptors – Define specific, observable behaviors for each level.

The template includes a complete sample articulation statement for a Spanish/French program, as well as a blank template for customization. It covers performance-to-proficiency targets ranging from Novice High through Advanced Low, with corresponding can-do statements that clarify expectations at every level.

Perfect for program articulation, curriculum mapping, vertical alignment, parent communication, or department professional development.

📝 Format: Editable Google Doc
💡 Use for: Program articulation, curriculum mapping, parent communication, teacher collaboration, or accreditation
💰 Cost: Free digital download