World Languages Academic Standards

• "Standards for world languages learning: Preparing for the 21st century”
• “Knowing how, when, and why to say what to whom.”

In the 21st century society, the study of more than one language is not only absolutely essential to the core curriculum, but also imperative to the economic growth and continued prosperity of the United States. Language and communication are essential to the human experience. (Read more about Colorado's World Languages Standards.)

2020 World Languages Standards

Standards Online

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Read the World Languages Standards
Introduction (adopted 2018, re-adopted 2024)

Read the World Languages Standards
(PDF, adopted 2018, re-adopted 2024)

• Alternative Formats (adopted 2018, re-adopted 2024): World Languages Standards Spreadsheet CSV | World Languages Standards Microsoft Excel | World Languages Standards Markdown/Plain Text | World Languages Standards Simplified Word
• Family and Community Guides (adopted 2018, re-adopted 2024): World Languages Guides Preschool | World Languages Guides Elementary School | World Languages Guides Middle School | World Languages Guides High School
• Review and Revision (adopted 2018, re-adopted 2024): World Languages Standards Summary of Changes | World Languages Standards Detailed Changes | World Languages Committee Page

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