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How can a world language department create a shared vision for learning when teachers are teaching different languages? In this episode, I’m joined by Juanita Calvo and Katie Mickel to explore horizontal alignment across languages. We discuss how shared unit structures, Can-Do targets, and aligned assessments can create consistency without compromising the unique content and culture of each language.

Topics in this Episode:

• why horizontal alignment is important when teachers in the same department teach different languages
• what shared unit structure look like across various languages
• how common Can-Do targets create consistency while still respecting differences between languages and learners
• practical ways departments can align assessment across languages without requiring everyone to teach the same content
• how teachers can use horizontal and vertical alignment to create a clear pathway from Novice to Intermediate proficiency
• Klett World Languages
• ACTFL 2026 in San Antonio, TX

A Few Ways We Can Work Together:

• Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers
• On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments
• Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments

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