The document summarizes standards and assessments for teacher certification programs in teaching foreign languages. It discusses the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards centered on performance-based standards and assessments. It outlines the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for foreign language teacher preparation programs, which include requirements for language proficiency, cultural knowledge, instructional practices, curriculum and assessment. It provides examples of required assessments to demonstrate teacher candidates' content and pedagogical knowledge, ability to plan instruction and assess student learning, and professionalism.

3. National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education www.ncate.org

4. INTASC INTASC www.ccsso.org/intasc

6. www.nbpts.org

28. ACTFL PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES FOR K-12 LEARNERS Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) INTASC