Research
Ensuring educators the latest information to inform teaching practices
ACTFL supports and conducts ongoing research through special projects and partnerships. Research is conducted across the spectrum of language education, including language test development, data collection, survey research, program evaluation and the use of technology in language instruction.
Research Programs
We provide Research Priorities Grants to ACTFL members for empirical research on six priority areas that are currently critical to improving World Language education. Submissions open each spring.
A pathway to the profession with projects framed by ACTFL to further its research priorities, professional learning and other projects. Opportunities open annually each spring.
Written for educators, administrators, policymakers, and community members, these briefs address commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format around key topics.
Download the full The State of K-12 World Language Education: Data from the National Center for Education Statistics PDF document here.
