This thin book is an overview of the elements of a successful K-12 World Language program, beneficial for program administrators and coordinators, as well as language teachers. Most chapters describe how the Standards serve as a guide and tool in language education and curriculum planning. Chapters include: (1) An Overview of the Field, (2) Realistic Expectations for Second Language Proficiency, (3) Reinventing the Instructional Environment, (4) Designing Curriculum via Assessment Targets, (5) The Role of Supervisors and Curriculum Coordinators, (6) Reflections, (7) Looking Forward.#BookWhole #All #Teachersandteaching #Curriculum #Middle/JrHigh #Assessment #All5Cs #Principalfocus #Elementary #HighSchool