Assessment for Acquisition is a 2-week, self-directed course that will introduce you to key ideas and practices for assessment for acquisition. Specifically, Assessment for Acquisition addresses standards, grade books, grading, rubrics, performance benchmarks, finals and midterms, and more.
Course Access is available until August 31, 2026.
A-ABC Course Format:
Recorded Videos
Short, focused pre-recorded videos that address one discreet topic.
Bonus content: You will also have access to recordings of 2 live events, hosted by Martina and Elicia, that walk you through a deeper dive into assessing interpretive and presentational assessments using the skills you’ve acquired during the course.
Workbook Activities and Individual Reflections
Each video is accompanied by a workbook activity, reflection questions, and a handout of resources to extend your thinking.
Live Forums
Interact with experienced coaches through reflection and conversation in our live forums.
Core Concept:
A new way of teaching requires a new way of assessing and grading.
To explore this concept, course Instructors Martina Bex and Elicia Cárdenas will dig into assessment and grading practices, including
- Setting up grade books to reflect performance and mastery.
- Standards, performance targets, and can-do statements,
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Assessing presentational and interpretive assignments.
Target Audience
Target audience: Middle, and High School World Language Teachers.
Who will benefit?
Teachers who are new to Comprehension-based teaching, or who want to learn more about Comprehension-based teaching.
Teachers in any teaching context (virtual/hybrid/scattered/face-to-face classroom situation): what we talk about will be applicable to all situations.
Teachers who already use Comprehension-based teaching in their classrooms, but have not had any training yet.
This class may not be a good fit for you if:
You are not at least a little bit comfortable with online, self-paced learning and video instruction.
This might not be a good fit for you if you have already had training in comprehension-based teaching.
Course access is available until August 31, 2026. Access cannot be delayed or restarted.
All sales are final. No refunds or extensions will be given.
Course Access & Refund Policy
Thank you for choosing to invest in your professional development by enrolling in our course. Please read the following policy carefully before making your purchase.
All Sales Are Final - No Refunds
Due to the digital nature of this course and the instant access to materials provided upon purchase, all sales are final, and no refunds will be issued. Course extensions are not available. By purchasing this course, you agree to these terms.
Course Access
Access to course content, including all modules, videos, and forums is made available until August 31, 2026. Since this is a digital product, it is not possible to return or revoke access, and therefore, we cannot offer refunds.
Customer Support
We are committed to providing the best possible learning experience. If you encounter any technical issues or have questions about the content, please contact us at training@comprehensibleclassroom.com for assistance. We are here to help you succeed!
Course Satisfaction
Our goal is to provide high-quality professional development. We encourage you to review the course details, and curriculum for this course before purchasing to ensure it meets your expectations and needs.
Course Schedule Overview
During this 2-week long course: We will release one video per day for each week (M-F).
Live Office Hours
Forums: through February 27, 2026
Meet The Instructors
Elicia Cárdenas
Director of Training
Elicia Cárdenas is a middle school Spanish teacher with extensive experience teaching a variety of levels, ages, and subjects. She currently teaches as an adjunct faculty member for Westminster College, working with pre-service world language teachers and serves as a teaching assistant for MITx’s Learning Labs. Although she was trained as an elementary teacher, she shifted her focus to understanding of second language acquisition and its application to classroom instruction in a world language classroom, using the SOMOS curriculum. She presents regularly at national, regional, and state conferences and is proud to be a member of the NTPRS coaching staff. Her particular areas of interest include assessment with an equity lens and working to make sure all students are successful at acquiring another language. She is known for her dynamic and energetic approach to teaching and workshop facilitation.
After partnering with The Comprehensible Classroom for two years as a part-time Curriculum Mentor and trainer, Elicia joined as the full-time Director of Training in 2020. Elicia travels throughout North America to work with districts and organizations that represent teachers who are ready to transform their classroom instruction through Comprehension-based instruction. Elicia is also the founder of the Deskless Classroom.
Martina Bex
Founder
Martina Bex is the Founder of The Comprehensible Classroom, whose curricula and training materials have been helping language teachers implement proficiency oriented, comprehension based language programs with confidence since 2010. Martina is internationally recognized for her leadership and expertise in the world language teaching profession as a teacher trainer and curriculum developer. A Spanish teacher by trade with experience in public and private schools and at the university level, Martina balances her work for The Comprehensible Classroom with the needs of her five young children, for whom she is the full-time caregiver. Martina has been published in The Language Educator and presents regularly at state, regional and national conferences in addition to consulting with individual districts and organizations. Her newest project for supporting teachers is the Garbanzo App, an interactive library of stories in Spanish designed specifically with language classes in mind.
Course Credit Options
Participants will receive a certificate of completion to document their hours.
INCLUDED: CLOCK HOURS / CE HOURS
Because there are many ways to interact with this course, teachers are invited to choose their level of engagement based on their preferred activities within the course. Here are some guidelines:
Option 1: Videos Only (including Live event recordings)
"I watched all the videos. I did none of the reflections or workbook activities, I just watched the videos."
CE Hours: 4.75 hours
+ Office Hours: "I also attended the office hour": 5.75 hours
Option 2: Videos + Choose 1
Workbook Activities OR Forums OR Reflections
"I watched the videos and live events and engaged with all the workbook activities OR forums OR individual reflections.
CE Hours: 8.5 hours
+ Office Hours: "I also attended the office hour": 9.5 hours
Option 3: Videos + Choose 2
Workbook Activities, Forums, Reflections
"I watched the videos and live events and completed two of the following: participated in the forums, completed individual reflections, engaged in all the activities in the workbooks.
CE Hours: 10.25 hours
+ Office Hours: "I also attended the office hour": 11.25 hours
Option 4: Videos + Choose 3
Workbook Activities, Forums, Reflections
"I watched the videos and live events as well as participated in the forums, completed individual reflections and engaged in all the activities in the workbooks. I did everything!”
CE Hours: 13.25 hours
+ Office Hours: "I also attended the office hour": 14.25 hours
Graduate credit information can be obtained through a partnership with The University of the Pacific. The graduate credit requires the submission of a separate, additional registration form, coursework, and fee that goes directly to the University of the Pacific. This is in addition to enrollment in the course through The Comprehensible Classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for me if I teach with Nous Sommes, Somos, Vamos, or Sumus?
Yes! This course is designed to be curriculum neutral- it doesn’t matter what curriculum you use!
Is this course suitable for me if I don't teach with Somos?
Yes! This course is designed to be curriculum neutral- it doesn’t matter what curriculum you use!
Important Dates
A-ABC will run from February 9-August 31, 2026.
February 9, 2026: First video is available!
February 22, 2026: Final video drops
February 26, 2026: Drop-in Office Hours
February 27, 2026: Forums close
August 31, 2026: Course closes / Access to content expires