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Proficiency Paths are strategic professional learning tracks designed to meet the unique needs of: - - - - - **Schools and districts** building systems to support long-term growth - **Coaches, department chairs and district leaders** guiding other teacher - **Teachers** transitioning to or developing in proficiency-focused instruction # Not sure if you need Proficiency Paths ? ### Download a free Proficiency Checklist! *A Quick-Check Tool for World Language Teachers, Coaches, and Leaders* Use this simple checklist to reflect on current practices and identify small, strategic shifts that lead to lasting growth in language learning. ### [Get Your Checklist](https://cta-na2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLrMeJfd0hT78xVeo2aFsNOdzCMn7O1ADZS%2FP8qH5e0y6Mkto96RyMNie1mjekIbmJYicHAEtxySNI0CkOLLdGJz5EzYU2napwOUTcKDfdlowmkwWGCxSa3wEwheYNa0KEwFamDE6f5umvIoeyIXIT9z5jt%2Bg9ZZn%2Fp0KeGiOTMc4lnxrHThyVf2p%2F1WdnVPjE%3D&portalId=241929122) ![Screenshot 2025-04-23 at 12.16.23 PM-2](https://michelleolah.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-04-23%20at%2012.16.23%20PM-2.png "Screenshot 2025-04-23 at 12.16.23 PM-2") ## How can Proficiency Paths Support You? ![A group of coworkers talking in a recreational space](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7303166/Growth/about-gallery-one.jpg) ### **Leadership Resources & Coaching for Lasting Change** We help district leaders, teacher leaders, world language associations and educators build sustainable leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration, and strategic planning to drive lasting, proficiency-focused change in world language education. 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Schedule a Chat with Michelle to learn more! ## Recent Blog Posts Small Shifts: Transforming Language Teaching [![happy students giving thumbs up](https://michelleolah.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy%20group%20of%20students%20with%20thumbs%20up.jpeg?height=200&name=Happy%20group%20of%20students%20with%20thumbs%20up.jpeg)](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/dailylearningtargets) [New teacher](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/tag/new-teacher), [Can\_Do](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/tag/can_do) ## [From Big Goals to Daily Wins: How to Create Daily Learning Targets from Unit Can-Do Statements](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/dailylearningtargets) ![Picture of Michelle Olah](https://michelleolah.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MichelleOlah.jpg?width=50&name=MichelleOlah.jpg) [Michelle Olah](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/author/michelle-olah) Dec 4, 2025 6:14:02 PM We all want our students to build real proficiency. We want them to use language in meaningful... 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[Read more](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/coaching-with-courage-building-trust-in-the-proficiency-journey) [![](https://michelleolah.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-years-eve-1283521_1280.jpg?height=200&name=new-years-eve-1283521_1280.jpg)](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/coaching-conversation) [Leadership & Coaching](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/tag/leadership-coaching) ## [What makes a coaching conversation actually helpful?](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/coaching-conversation) ![Picture of Michelle Olah](https://michelleolah.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MichelleOlah.jpg?width=50&name=MichelleOlah.jpg) [Michelle Olah](https://michelleolah.com/wlblog/author/michelle-olah) Jul 22, 2025 3:46:47 PM Some coaching conversations spark conversation and growth. Others don’t. If you coach or lead world... 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