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World Language Programs for Chicago Public Schools
Flexible, standards-based language programs built for the diversity of Chicago Public Schools — from elementary expansion to advanced pathways.
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KWL for CPS
Klett World Languages (KWL) partners with Chicago Public Schools to deliver engaging, proficiency-based programs aligned with ACTFL, AP®, and IB frameworks. Our curriculum supports the full range of CPS schools — neighborhood, selective enrollment, IB, and heritage programs — while remaining adaptable to district priorities and local needs.
As a Chicago-based company, we are committed to supporting CPS educators with high-quality materials and responsive, in-person partnership.
Trusted by Schools Across the Chicago Area
See which local institutions have chosen Klett World Languages for their language programs. The map provides a regional snapshot of educators who rely on our curriculum to support meaningful communication and sustained student progress.
A Different Kind of Curriculum Review
CPS schools serve learners with very different goals: elementary exploration, heritage language development, advanced academic pathways, and college preparation.
Rather than a single instructional model, Klett World Languages offers programs that schools can evaluate according to their specific student population and instructional priorities.
Administrators and coordinators can review materials to understand how they function in real classrooms, including daily instruction, differentiation, and assessment.
Elementary Program Design
Developmentally appropriate learning that builds proficiency through communication, play, and cultural exploration while supporting diverse learners.
- Tadam!
- Alba y Gael Inicial
- Alba y Gael
- Cap Sur
Secondary Learning Pathways
Communicative, real-world learning supports mixed classrooms and connects language to academic and career contexts, including CTE.
- mixed proficiency classrooms
- heritage differentiation
- advanced academic pathways
- performance-based assessment
Flexible School Implementation
Programs adapt to different schedules, staffing structures, and student populations across schools.
- pilot programs
- partial adoption
- full K–12 sequences
- multiple entry points
Multiple Student Pathways
Schools can support beginners, heritage learners, and advanced academic tracks within the same district.
- early childhood & elementary
- core secondary programs
- heritage & multilingual learners
- advanced academic programs
Program Documentation for Review
To support district review, schools can access detailed documentation showing how each program supports proficiency growth and instructional planning.
Educators can examine the progression of skills across levels and how learning targets connect to classroom tasks and assessments.
Available materials include
- ACTFL correlations aligned to proficiency targets
- Scope and sequence across articulated levels
- Sample units showing daily instruction in practice
- Performance-based assessment examples
- Program planning documentation
These materials allow administrators and coordinators to evaluate alignment, rigor, and continuity across grade levels.
SPANISH PROGRAMS
FRENCH PROGRAMS
GERMAN PROGRAMS
ITALIAN PROGRAMS
Correlations available August 2026
Explore Programs, Tools, and Assessments in One Place
The KWL Hub gives Chicago Public Schools educators direct access to our instructional programs, digital classroom tools, and assessment systems.
Administrators and coordinators can review how materials function in practice (from daily instruction to progress monitoring) and request a personalized digital demo tailored to their school’s needs.
What you can do:
- Explore full program structure and scope & sequence
- Preview classroom activities and student tasks
- Review assessment and grading options
- Compare pathways for elementary, core, heritage, and advanced programs
- Request a guided walkthrough with a KWL specialist
Watch the video to learn more about The KWL Hub
Professional Development & Implementation
Teachers Helping Teachers Model
Our professional learning is designed to meet teachers where they are while giving districts flexible options that align with their priorities and available resources. Schools can choose the level of support that best fits their implementation goals, from onboarding to sustained instructional growth.
Support options include
- Getting Started Implementation Packages to guide teachers through their first year using our series
- Build-Your-Own PD Packages that can be adjusted to support diverse teacher experience levels and team needs
- In-person instructional coaching focused on putting proficiency-based instruction into daily classroom practice
- Ongoing virtual support and classroom application sessions with the KWL Implementation Team
- Use of The KWL Hub for progress monitoring and instructional follow-up
Our goal is not just adoption, but confident implementation, ensuring teachers have practical strategies they can use immediately and sustain over time.
Meet your local CPS team
Choosing instructional materials requires clear information and open communication.
Klett World Languages is headquartered in Chicago, and our local team works with CPS administrators and educators to help them explore programs, review options, and understand how materials could function in their specific school contexts.
You’ll have a consistent contact person available to answer questions, provide samples, and walk through program structures, whether you are beginning your review or comparing final options.
Julianne Brooks
CPS WL Sales Consultant
Sara Stefanich
Implementation Manager
Aneesh Venkata
Educational Technology Manager
How We Can Help During Your Review
- Program overview meetings (virtual or in person)
- Guidance on pathways for elementary, core, heritage, and advanced programs
- Assessment and documentation walkthroughs
- Sample and pilot coordination
- Local informational sessions and events
