ACTFL Proficiency Institute for Higher Education

A Hybrid Program for Language Educators

When: June 15-17, 2026
Where: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The ACTFL Proficiency Institute for Higher Education is a free three-day, in-person program for postsecondary language educators seeking to deepen their knowledge of designing proficiency-based content, learning and instruction. The program is recommended for professors who prepare students for language teacher licensure or language majors, as well as for language researchers. Virtual follow-up sessions will be hosted in Fall 2026.

Register to attend

Apply now to attend the free three-day, in-person program!

Deadline: April 15, 2026

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Why Attend?

  • Understand the foundations of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the World Readiness Standards, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can Do Statements.
  • Explore how to integrate intercultural communicative competence into higher education methods and language coursework.
  • Develop students’ Advanced Low speaking and writing skills.
  • Apply new skills and concepts within your program to support multilingual students and educators.
  • Connect with a community of peers who share your passion for language proficiency and language education.

Who Should Attend?

This program is open to:

  • Professors of Intermediate/Advanced language courses.
  • Professors of methods or other courses for pre-service language teachers.
  • Researchers of language or language pedagogy

Additional Information

  • Registration is free and includes daily breakfast and lunch.
  • Travel and hotel costs are not included.
  • The institute will take place at the following hotel, where a discounted room rate is available:

Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel
1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road,
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, 21090

Please see the agenda below to assist with support from your institution, if applicable.

Registration

Registration space is limited to ensure meaningful interaction. To register, please complete the following application no later than April 15, 2026, and a member of our team will reach out after review. For more information, please contact us.

Agenda Overview

Part I: In-Person Institute
Day 1: Monday, June 15, 2026ACTFL Foundations: World Readiness Standards, Proficiency Guidelines, and NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Day 2: Tuesday, June 16, 2026Integrating Intercultural Communicative Competence into Higher Education Coursework
Day 3: Wednesday, June 17, 2026Developing and Assessing Advanced Low Speaking and Writing Skills
Part II: Virtual Institute
Fall 2026: Virtual Follow Up SessionsApplying ACTFL Foundations in Your Program
Optional:
Part III: ACTFL Teacher Preparation Standards 2025
Thursday, November 19, 2026ACTFL Annual Convention: San Antonio, Texas
  • Implementing the ACTFL Teacher Preparation Standards 2025
  • Preparing ACTFL-CAEP Reviewers

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