Customer Story

How International High School at Langley Park Transformed Speaking Outcomes for 350+ English Learners

Use Cases

Instant Feedback, Media Integration, Proficiency Reports

Program Type

English for Speakers of Other Languages

International High School at Langley Park
International High School at Langley Park (IHSLP) is a public high school in Bladensburg, Maryland, serving 347 newly arrived immigrant students. With a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, IHSLP uses a competency-based learning model focused on language development, critical thinking, and real-world application for 100% English learners.
Location
Prince George's County Public Schools
Standards
WIDA
The Challenge

Bridging the Speaking Proficiency Gap for 350+ English Learners

Data Gaps - The school actionable data relied on progress tracked with data gaps throughout the year.

Speaking Performance Gap - Speaking consistently scored below other domains on WIDA ACCESS tests, with students defaulting to home languages.

Limited Practice Opportunities - Teachers needed structured, regular speaking practice to build student fluency and confidence.

Unsustainable Feedback - Manually grading speaking assignments for 350+ multilingual students was overwhelming for teachers.

The Solution

A Scalable, Feedback-Driven Speaking Practice Program

Real-World Context Integration - Teachers imported media clips and pictures for authentic speaking practice.

Immediate Rubric-Based Feedback - Students received instant, targeted feedback without waiting for manual grading.

Cross-Curricular Application - Easy lesson creation enabled speaking practice across all subjects.

Multiple Attempts - Students could practice and improve, building confidence in a low-stakes environment

"What I love about Speakable is the ease of lesson creation and the immediate rubric-based feedback students receive. I can import media clips and pictures for real-world context, which is essential for our immigrant students, who shouldn't have their topic exposure assumed."

— Jake Scott, Math Teacher

The Impact

From Practice to Progress: Speaking Scores and Engagement on the Rise

Data-Driven Instruction - Teachers track progress and make informed decisions using comprehensive performance data

Scalable Feedback System - Successfully serving 350+ students without overwhelming staff.

Enhanced Student Engagement - Low-stakes environment encouraging practice and improvement.

Cross-Curricular Success - Speaking practice integrated across math, science, and language arts.

"Speakable transforms how we support students in every content area. The on-the-spot feedback empowers teachers to deliver targeted support exactly where students need it. With the portfolio tool, we can track progress over time and celebrate growth. What students love most? The ability to redo their attempts and improve their scores!"

— William Shulman, Acting Principal

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