ACTFL/NCATE PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS (INITIAL LEVEL)

As a member of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), ACTFL invites individuals to apply to become program reviewers. Program reviewers are trained to examine the reports and data submitted by institutions seeking NCATE recognition of their foreign language teacher education programs. Serving in this capacity is a professional service, and there is no remuneration to reviewers or to ACTFL.

Upon successful completion of a one-day training workshop, (generally held the day prior to the ACTFL Annual Meeting in November), individuals will be assigned by NCATE to a three-person program review team. One member of the team is designated the lead reviewer and is responsible for compiling the program report for submission to NCATE. The entire review is conducted online. No travel is required. Reviewers would agree to participate in at least one review per semester.

Who may apply:

• Educators from schools, universities or colleges/departments of education, departments of languages, cultures, and literatures in a variety of institutions. Program reviewers should reflect a range of language, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds.

Term of service:

• 3-years, renewable based on satisfactory performance and update training.

How to apply:

• Download the application form from the ACTFL website:
• Complete the application accompanied by an abbreviated curriculum vitae outlining experience relevant to program review and/or teacher education, and two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s ability to make program judgments.
• Send the completed application and accompanying material to:

Judith L. Shrum
ACTFL/NCATE Program Review Coordinator
1364 Laurel Ck. Rd., NE
Pilot, VA 24138

For further information, contact Judith L. Shrum at (540) 320-0499.