Much of the focus with Common Core has been on ELA and Math, the first areas in which CCSS will be implemented. Yet it's critically important for students and educators alike that the principles that guide and structure Common Core are present and connected throughout the learning environment. Here are a few great places to look for ideas, resources, and conversations about CCSS and Languages Other Than English (LOTE)!
With the emphasis on developing "globally competent citizens" at the heart of Common Core, there are obvious intersections with LOTE. Take a look at the
se blog posts and essays from Education Week to get your wheels turning!
Where World Languages and the Common Core Intersect
Common Core: Preparing Globally Competent Citizens
Check out the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) website for a number of helpful resources, including this crosswalk,
Finally, take a look at this fascinating World Languages Skills Map, developed by the ACTFL. You'll see the emerging trends in language education, and get great ideas and interdisciplinary strategies for your LOTE classroom!