A group of organizations in Canada, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United States have come together to focus on what CBHL schools worldwide have in common and to define universal principles and good practices that will help guide these schools. These International Guidelines were developed in 2021 by representatives of heritage language school communities, organizations, associations, and initiatives.

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The guidelines are accompanied by a Review Rubric (2025) (https: //ucla.box.com/s/6caa82ijprqjifw9f8f5aj0ego64ozd7) that allows heritage language schools to reflect on their own practices and consider simple ways to professionalize their programs.

Please help us improve the Guidelines by sending us your feedback via this form: Professional Practices: Feedback Form (Edition 1.1) (https: //forms.gle/BiUnkZdwJ6doDNm49)