The Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon is committed to supporting foreign language educators and improving language education. Our work integrates technology and research to create teaching materials and assessments, offer long-term professional development, and design articulated K-16 language programs. As a Language Resource Center and a Chinese Flagship Program, we are part of an effort to improve the way Americans learn languages.

• All children have the ability to learn another language and should be provided that opportunity.
• Meaningful communication is the purpose of language learning.
• Teachers are the solution to improving student outcomes.