The World Language curriculum implemented by the Cumberland County School System, known as the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards, was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Implementation began in the 2012-2013 school year. The Standards are organized by proficiency level, rather than grade level or grade span, to embed the multiple entry points for language learning across the K-12 spectrum. Documents below reflect the Essential Standards objectives by standard, strand, and proficiency level. Please click on the desired link to access the documents.

World Language Essential Standards Objectives by Standard

Standard 1: Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication.
Standard 2: Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
Standard 3: Use the language to present information to an audience.
Standard 4: Compare the students’ culture and the target culture.

World Language Essential Standards Objectives by Strand

Connections to Language and Literacy
Connections to Other Disciplines
Communities

World language Essential Standards Objectives by Proficiency Level

Novice Low
Novice Mid
Novice High
Intermediate Low
Intermediate Mid
Intermediate High
Advanced Low
Advanced Mid