Loyola Marymount World Language Project

The Occidental College World Language Project (OCWLP) is now hosted by Loyola Marymount University. 

Since 1985, the World Language Project based in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, has provided language educators with professional development programs that meet the needs of teachers throughout their careers. Programs focus on activities that reflect best practices grounded in the Common Core State Standards, 21st Century Skills Map, 2019 World Languages Standards, 2020 World Languages Framework, and English Language Development and Career Technical Education Standards.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION FOR WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS (COVID-19)

Evaluation Results

“...Participants consistently rate CSMP professional development more highly than other professional development they have received, and the project’s investment in intensive and in-depth contact with teachers over time has resulted in changes in teacher practice and improvements to student outcomes in a deep and sustained way,” including:

• Increased content knowledge (92%)  
• High-impact standards-based instructional practices (89%) 
• Deeper student engagement (87%)  
• Enhanced ability to work with diverse students (75%) 
• Increased participation from low-achieving students (80%)                                                                 
• Improved outcomes for English Learners (72%)                                                                                  
• Improved student learning (87%)

Outcomes reported by teacher participants, Stanford Research International

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