Wakefield curriculum leaders presented a multi‑year world‑language curriculum review that shifts instruction toward proficiency‑based outcomes, integrated performance assessments and culturally authentic resources.

Curriculum director Erin (presenter) and department leaders outlined key changes: adoption of the revised Massachusetts world‑language standards and ACTFL core practices; a proficiency rubric aligned to ACTFL (novice → intermediate continua) that provides "can‑do" statements for students; classroom readers to support comprehensible input across grades 6–12; and adoption of a digital curriculum resource (Adios Textbook) with unit‑aligned integrated performance assessments.

The team emphasized student‑centered units that start with cultural contexts and embed grammar and vocabulary as supports rather than starting points. The presenters said common assessments and professional development (PLCs and vendor‑led sessions) have helped teachers implement the new model and produce publicly viewable curriculum guides for transparency.

At the high school level the district has initiated dual‑enrollment courses with UMass Boston (Latin and Spanish), aiming to bring students to an intermediate‑high proficiency target and to support the district’s Seal of Biliteracy pathways. The presenters reported increasing Stamp testing participation and expanding leveled readers and after‑school immersion opportunities.

Committee members praised the work and asked about placement for heritage speakers, fluidity between languages, and expanding testing in middle school. Presenters said they will continue to refine placement options, expand Stamp testing for feedback, and consider further dual‑enrollment offerings and extracurricular language clubs.