#128 How do you ensure your language students have a solid foundation and continue to thrive as they progress through grade levels?  Language teachers often grapple with this question as they strive to provide the best possible language learning experience for their students. We’re going to explore an effective solution – Vertical Curriculum. So, Let’s jump in! Blog Post on Vertical Curriculum Topics in this Episode: what vertical curriculum alignment isbenefits for students and teacherswhat is involved in a vertical curriculumscope and sequencelanguage skills progressionvocabulary and grammar development how to create a vertical curriculumchallenges in creating a vertical curriculum and suggestions for moving past them:time and resourcesresistance to changeaction steps for creating a vertical curriculum:self-assessmentsmall-scale alignmentBlog Post on Vertical CurriculumPre-AP Strategies at Lower Levels (Blog Post)Pre-AP Strategies at Lower Levels (Podcast Episode)Let's connect!  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.