Proficiency-Based PD Toolkit
Help your teachers shift from legacy methods to proficiency-focused instruction—without needing to create the PD yourself.
The Challenge
- You know what good language teaching looks like.
- But getting every teacher on board—with limited time, mixed readiness, and legacy practices still lingering—is no small task.
- That’s where we come in.
What’s Inside the Toolkit
Created with expert WL educators and PD designers, this free toolkit helps you build a shared foundation across your district:
15 Micro-PD Videos
(each under 3 minutes)
Clear, practical explanations of the why and how of proficiency-based teaching.
Facilitator Guide
Everything you need to lead your team through the series in department meetings, training days, or asynchronously, including slide deck, handouts and activities.
Covers core areas
Proficiency vs. performance
Backward design
Lesson delivery strategies
Assessment analysis
Shifting classroom mindset
Who It’s For
District supervisors, department chairs, instructional coaches—
anyone working to move teams from “coverage” to student-centered proficiency.
Whether you're onboarding new staff or building district-wide consistency, this is a ready-made PD path that fits your time and goals.
“As a District Supervisor, changing teacher mindsets can be challenging. This is School helps us bridge the gap between legacy methods and a communicative approach to World Language instruction.”
Dr Bettina Staudt, District World Language Supervisor, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Get the Full PD Toolkit
Fill in the form to get immediate access to all 15 videos and the downloadable facilitator pack.
