In public safety, communication is not optional—it is operational. Every 911 call, traffic stop, fire response, or medical emergency depends on clear, accurate, and timely communication. Yet across the United States, agencies increasingly serve communities where English is not the primary language. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 25 million people in the […]

Among many things that make AAPPL the Gold Standard for measuring performance toward proficiency is how it’s scored: student spoken and written submissions are evaluated by ACTFL-certified raters using rigorous protocols, so educators can trust the results and use them with confidence. Below, an AAPPL rater shares what it...

When it comes to measuring language proficiency, not all tests are created equally. Only ACTFL® assessments, delivered exclusively through Language Testing International® (LTI), produce ACTFL scores and certificates, credentials recognized globally by K-12 programs, universities, employers, and government agencies. Any ACTFL rating provided by a non-ACTFL assessment is not re...