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The Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon is excited to highlight the recent release of the new Can-Do Statements by our colleagues at the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Based on input from educators around the country, these new Can-Do Statements now incorporate sign language, interculturality statements, and differentiate between spoken or signed forms of Interpersonal Communication and written forms of Interpersonal Communication.  To see these updated statements and access various support materials, check out this site (https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/ncssfl-actfl-can-do-statements).

This work has been particularly meaningful at CASLS given our role in the development of LinguaFolio Online (lfonetwork.uoregon.edu), the digital version of the LinguaFolio language learning portfolio (http://ncssfl.org/linguafolio-materials/) created by NCSSFL. In the past few weeks, all versions of LinguaFolio Online have been updated to reflect the new Can-Do Statements so that our users can have the most up-to-date approach to language learning outcomes.

We are proud to keep growing alongside our colleagues throughout the country. Keep on the lookout for updated support materials for LinguaFolio Online, and happy LinguaFolioing!