Welcome to NYSAFLT’s Advocacy Center

Public Advocacy Committee Co-chairs, Barbara Patterson and Marie Campanaro

The NYS World Language Learning Standards Alignment to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate booklet and guide for educators demonstrates how world language learning plays a vital role in developing the knowledge, skills, & dispositions reflected in NYS’ Portrait of a Graduate. Each attribute lists its definition, the world language skills that align with that attribute & their definitions. There are multiple lesson examples for Checkpoints A, B, & C that encompass the NYS topics, language functions & various strategies.

Explore the vital ways world languages develop the skill requirements of NYS’ CDOS Standards. Integrating world language study into CTE programs develops industry-specific bilingual skills, increases employability and enables effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Here are resources to proactively advocate for your world language program: