Data

4.1. Implement the best data collection systems 

1.  Evaluate all existing data collection systems.

2.  Improve existing or identify better data collection systems.

3.  Provide a data entry “key” or system to allow for consistent data entry across multiple sites.  

4. Provide information about the availability and accessibility of language educational opportunities to language speakers and learners.

5. Provide information about the availability of jobs related to language and culture to language speakers and learners.

4.2. Share data and become a clearing house for the transparent release of data and reports  

a.  Document language needs in the workforce, e.g., health and human services, judicial and legal, immigration, translation, interpretation, business, tourism.  

b.  Provide  language course enrollment numbers, results from K-Higher Ed

c.  Publish resources for language and cultural education. 

d.  Use the data to inform policies and better plan for the future.

e.  Offer employers access to information about available multilingual talent.

f.  Ensure that all information is shared between collaborating partners.

4.3. Analyze and recommend improvements in language and global competency education

1. Conduct a needs assessment and use the results to provide more equitable access to language and global competency for all Virginians.  

b.  Document any correlations between language education and other academic outcomes (e.g., math, ELA).

c.  Use this proficiency database to match linguistic abilities and interests of study. to articulate multiple pathways of learning.

c.  Examine correlations between studying language(s)  and graduation rates.

d.   Identify which individuals, organizations, and agencies promote world language education and intercultural competence.

4.4. Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the new initiatives for better decision making and more buy-in

a.  Document characteristics of existing systems for comparative purposes.

b.  Compare to national norms to set realistic benchmarks for learners in Virginia.