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In today's episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we're excited to have Kia London with us. We chat about making assessments sustainable and effective in world language classes.

We start by discussing the basics: How often should we assess our students? What should we focus on when grading? And, how long should these assessments be? Kia and I share our thoughts on these important questions.

Next, Kia talks about some of her favorite assessments in world language teaching. She shares examples that are not just effective but also really engaging for the students.

And the highlight? Kia gives us a fantastic tip on a type of assessment that works great for any class, no matter what level or topic you're teaching. It's a really practical suggestion that I think you'll all love.

So, grab a coffee and join us for this conversation. It's going to be a great one, full of ideas that you can easily apply in your own classrooms. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

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Kia is an advocate for equity by way of representation in the world language curriculum and profession. She specializes in language, identity, and curriculum design. She has taught all grade levels K-12, and currently teaches Spanish while working in an additional role as a DEI Coordinator & Specialist in her school community. Through Trailblaze Into Language Learning, Kia has provided workshops, keynotes, and webinars focused on student representation, the African Diaspora, intercultural competence, and second language acquisition. As a writer and co-author of comprehensible short stories and Las voces diversas de la diáspora, she successfully designs a rich curriculum filled with multiple identities, student representation, and student interests.

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