World Language
News & Announcements
Public Comment Period for the Proposed Revised World Language Standards of Learning-This is a Word document.
On January 23, 2020, the Board of Education approved the timeline-This is a Word document. for the review and revision of the World Language Standards of Learning (SOL). An important part of the review process for the World Language Standards of Learning is the solicitation of comments from classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum supervisors, and others who have worked with or have an interest in the current standards. proposed revisions to the World Language Standards of Learning
Written Public Comment: Submit through January 31, 2021
Comments on the proposed revision smay be sent to WLSOLcomments@doe.virginia.gov through January 31, 2021. You may submit more than one comment. It is not a requirement that you provide your name and contact information. Providing this information enables the World Language Standards of Learning review team to contact you if further discussion and clarification are needed.
Virtual Public Hearing: January 5, 2021 at 7p.m.
In addition to the online comment period, The Virginia Board of Education will hold a virtual public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed revised World Language Standards of Learning. The virtual public hearing will be held on January 5, 2021, and be livestreamed on the 
VDOE YouTube Channel. Refer to Superintendents’ Memo # 330-20-This is a Word document. for additional information
Although there is no applicable SOL test associated with world language instruction, the SOLs are intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be able to interact, within reasonable limits, with users of the language and understand their culture.
| Course | Standards of Learning | Curriculum Framework |
|---|---|---|
| All World Language | Word / PDF | NA |
| American Sign Language | NA | |
| Modern: Roman Alphabet Languages | Word / PDF | NA |
| Modern: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | Word / PDF | NA |
| French | Word / PDF | NA |
| German | Word / PDF | NA |
| Latin | Word / PDF | NA |
| Spanish | Word / PDF | NA |
Resources for Instruction & Assessment
- Implementing the World Language SOL in Virginia Classrooms – A Guide for Teachers
- See more World Language Instructional Resources