World Languages

Preparing students for a competitive advantage in the global workforce

Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is a nationally recognized student award for proficiency in English and at least one other language.

Resources for Parents

Linguafolio®

Linguafolio® is an online portfolio for West Virginia students who are studying or speak a second language. Students can assess their progress and set goals for future language learning as well as share their Linguafolio® with their instructors, friends, families or employers.

Middle and Secondary Initiatives

View our statewide academic initiatives to support the growth of students in grades 6 to 12.

Student Events and Programs

View our events and programs that showcase student excellence and achievements.

World Language Highlights

  • 24%
    West Virginia high school students studying a world language.
  • 658
    Students earned the West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy since 2021.
  • 22
    Participating counties in the West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy.

News & Recognitions

Highlights of outstanding world language teachers and programs throughout the state.

Resources for Teachers and Administrators

World Language Teaching Resources

Access resources and communities for world language educators to continue to learn and develop their teaching practices and how they conduct student assessments.

International Visiting Teachers

Host a visiting teacher from Spain or Taiwan to enhance your language program.

College- and Career- Readiness Standards for World Languages

The West Virginia College and Career Readiness Standards for World Languages has set forth expectations for world language study for all West Virginia students in secondary schools. These standards reflect the shift toward life-long language learning.

Can-Do Statements for Students

College and Career Readiness Standards are written in the form of Can-Do Statements. By using self-assessments, students determine the tasks that they can complete and set goals for reaching a higher proficiency level in the future.

Content Standards and Policies

Browse the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards online.

Standards for Student Success

Our approach to student success focuses on the holistic development of middle and secondary students and their educational experience.

Canvas Courses

Courses designed to support World Language Educators. Requires a k12 account to log in.

The Need for Foreign Language Educators

Learn more about why learning foreign languages is essential for student success.

Contact Us

For more information, contact our Office of Middle and Secondary Learning. 

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Julie Morris

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