French series
EntreCultures for Florida
2nd Edition© 2026
The Leading French Series
for Florida Educators
Middle and High School
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All Learning Pathways Lead to the Florida Seal of Biliteracy
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Unlock the path to the Florida Seal of Biliteracy with Our Florida-Aligned French Program!
Our world language programs are 100% aligned with the Florida Next Generation World Languages Standards as described on CPALMS. Join thousands of educators who trust Florida-approved resources that help students earn the Florida Seal of Biliteracy.
Your Partner in Education
Language education plays a vital role in shaping Florida’s future. By empowering students with language proficiency, you’re helping them build cultural awareness, form meaningful connections, and gain career skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic global workforce. At Wayside, we are committed to supporting Florida educators and enhancing student outcomes across the state. From personalized guidance to on-the-ground support, we’re with you every step of the way.
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Video Blogs
Video blogs by young native speakers help students connect with peers across the world.
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Authentic Resources
Authentic resources introduce students to diverse cultures, fostering global awareness and engagement.
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Global Community Projects
Global community projects encourage students to interact with native-speaking communities.
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Grammar in Context Videos
Animated grammar videos reinforce key concepts with fun, visual storytelling that helps students truly understand and retain what they learn.
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Can-Do Learning Pathway
Can-Do Assessment Pathways, built using backward design, prepare students to show what they know and can do with the language at every stage of learning.
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Student Edition
The Student Edition is comprised of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures. Available in print and digital formats.
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Teacher Edition
Explore the Teacher Edition Sample UnitDesigned to save you time and empower effective teaching, the Teacher Edition is your complete standards-aligned roadmap. Available in print and digital format.
Your Teacher Edition is Packed with:
✓ Built-in Florida standards alignment
✓ Can do assessment pathways
✓ Differentiation strategies
✓ Cultural insights
✓ Connections to other disciplines
✓ Proficiency-focused teaching tips
✓ Vocabulary and grammar guidance
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Workbook
The Workbook includes additional activities to practice vocabulary and grammar from each unit. Available in print and digital formats.
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Companion Reader
View the SampleEach level of EntreCultures includes a companion reader carefully matched to that level's vocabulary and grammar, drawing students into rich stories and compelling narratives that make language acquisition feel natural and intuitive.
Brandon Brown veut un chien, is aligned to the goals and content of EntreCultures 1. On Learning Site®, the reader appears as a component along with activities, a glossary, and a Teacher’s Guide with detailed teacher tips and answer keys.
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Assessment Program
View the Sample AssessmentThe Assessment Program offers proficiency-based assessments aligned with ACTFL guidelines. Each unit includes three formative assessments in all modes of communication, available in below-, on-, and above-level versions to support every learner.
Summative options include Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) that measure real-world communication skills, and Alternate Objective Tests focused on grammar and vocabulary. All assessments feature clear, consistent rubrics and can be printed or assigned in Learning Site for flexible delivery.
Midterm and Final Assessments are also available.
Engage, Personalize & Track Learning Easily
Smart tools help teachers save time and inspire learning. From personalized lessons and flexible pathways to engaging resources like eBooks and flashcards, everything is designed to boost student success and keep classrooms thriving.
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- ✅ Letters to Guardians: Highlight the key information for each unit of study for parents and guardians.
- ✅ Lesson Plan Builder: Pulls directly from the textbook to create engaging, tailored lessons that can be exported to multiple formats, including slides—saving teachers time and boosting student engagement.
- ✅ Personalized Assignments and Assignment Controls: Empower teachers to adapt tasks to each student’s needs, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- ✅ Learning Pathways: Aligned with Can-Do statements and assessments, our pathways guide teachers to essential activities for building proficiency, providing clear guidance for new teachers and flexibility for experienced educators.
- ✅ Instructional Strategies Toolkit: Ready-to-use, research-based activities organized by communication mode, skill, and proficiency level—keeping students engaged and helping every learner thrive in the target language.
- ✅ Administrative Reporting: Provides powerful insights on student activity and user actions, making it easy for administrators to manage and safeguard the platform effectively.
- ✅ Performance Towards Proficiency Growth: Gives insights into student growth towards proficiency.
- ✅ Standards: At point of use, standards ensure our content aligns with educational benchmarks, empowering teachers to meet key learning goals with confidence.
- ✅ Personalized Settings: Allow teachers to customize timed tasks, transcripts, and captions, giving them flexible tools to meet the unique needs of their students and classroom.
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- ✅ eBooks: A page-by-page virtual version of the Teacher Edition, Student Edition, and Workbook, with interactive links and activities at point of use. Includes highlight and note-taking functionality.
- ✅ Nualang Activities: Students engage in conversation and receive personalized feedback from our chatty little helpers, the Nualas.
- ✅ Flashcards: Practice key vocabulary from the unit. Available in Print and Digital formats.
- ✅ Companion Reader: Each level of the program includes a comprehensible French reader.
- ✅ Portfolio: Students document the growth of language learning.
All-in-One Language Teaching Platform
Learning Site empowers educators with all the tools they need for classroom management, student engagement, and measurable outcomes, in one unified platform.
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Seamless Navigation
Easily move between content without losing your place.
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Goal Setting Made Easy
Assign activities that can have can do statements to help students set goals and reflect on their progress.
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Track Student Growth
Use the dashboard and portfolio to monitor progress over time.
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Quick Access to Resources
Easily access your research resources such as vocabulary lists, authentic sources, audio and video transcripts, and much more.
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Time-Saving Tools
From assignment to assessment to reporting—manage it all effortlessly on one platform.
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Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans
Choose from 50- and 90-minute lesson plans for all levels, or create your own with our Lesson Plan generator.
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Intuitive Design
Move effortlessly between lessons, resources, Nualang games—everything you need, right where you need it.
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Guided Walkthrough
Learn the platform quickly with an easy-to-follow tour.
Nualang is a fun and engaging learning tool for conversation practice, included with all Wayside world language programs.
This safe and secure platform offers real-time, AI-enhanced feedback that helps language learners speak confidently, improve their skills, and stay immersed in the target language.
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1. Practice the Building Blocks
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2. Engage with a Scenario
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3. Chat with a Nuala Coach
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4. Play & Compete
Reinforce learning in Play LIVE games and earn medals.
Curated Language Content Library for Educators
Differentiation Modes
EntreCultures for Florida
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French Essential Components Scope and Sequence for Levels 1–4, detailing learning goals, skill development, and instructional progression.
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Access comprehensive Level 1, Unit 1 lesson plans for EntreCultures, complete with learning objectives, classroom activities, and guidance for educators.
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Access comprehensive Level 1, Unit 1 lesson plans for EntreCultures, complete with learning objectives, classroom activities, and guidance for educators.
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Explore the 50-minute Pacing Guide for EntreCultures, Level 1, which outlines the daily lesson flow and timing for efficient French instruction.
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Explore the 90-minute Pacing Guide for EntreCultures, Level 1, which outlines the daily lesson flow and timing for efficient French instruction.
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Take a look at our correlation guide for the EntreCultures Florida Edition readers, which maps texts and activities to Florida World Language standards for easy curriculum alignment.
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Take a look at the correlation chart for EntreCultures, Level 1, which shows how content aligns with Florida World Languages Standards for curriculum compliance and planning.
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Take a look at the correlation chart for EntreCultures, Level 2, which shows how content aligns with Florida World Languages Standards for curriculum compliance and planning.
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Take a look at the correlation chart for EntreCultures, Level 3, which shows how content aligns with Florida World Languages Standards for curriculum compliance and planning.
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Take a look at the correlation chart for EntreCultures, Level 4, which shows how content aligns with Florida World Languages Standards for curriculum compliance and planning.
Customized Support for Every Stage of Adoption
From day one, you’ll receive customized onboarding, training, and ongoing support—at no cost. We stay with you through every stage of adoption with pedagogy-focused workshops and coaching tailored to your district’s needs—in-person, virtual, or online.
And when you’re ready to grow further, our Expand Professional Learning program offers ongoing opportunities to help your teachers and students thrive.
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Grow to Glow PL Series
From engaging live webinars to inspiring on-demand content, this professional learning series delves into effective teaching strategies designed to empower your students to shine beyond the classroom.
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Expand Professional Learning
Enhance your teaching and boost classroom impact through in-person workshops, self-paced online courses, and a wealth of resources designed to support your professional growth.
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Conferences
Wayside is on the road year-round. Join us at conferences nationwide! View our schedule to see where you can connect with us.
Seamless Systems. Smarter Teaching.
We make rostering and integrations effortless—connecting your systems securely so teachers can focus on what really matters: their students.
Connie Decastro-Herz
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Textbook
EntreCultures 1 FL ©2026
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Novice Low — Novice High
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EntreCultures 2 FL ©2026
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Intermediate Low — Intermediate Mid
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EntreCultures 3 ©2026
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Intermediate High — Advanced Low
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EntreCultures 4 ©2025; 2027
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Advanced Low — Advanced Mid
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EntreCultures 1A & 1B ©2026
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Novice Low — Novice High
"I can't write enough about how great EntreCultures is. I love that it has the themes and the essential questions from the AP®, starting in level one! It is so much more 'real' to have all the lessons in context, meaningful, relevant, connected, and correlated in a manner that gears students for higher-level thinking and learning. By the time they take AP®, they will be so prepared."
A. Leonardo
Educator, FL
Pairs well with
textbook
APprenons, 2nd Edition
APprenons, 2nd Edition, seeks to guide your students to a Pre-Advanced level of proficiency while preparing them for the revised AP® French Language and Culture Exam.
Intermediate High — Advanced Low