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"The VAC is a series of web-based learning modules that provides teachers with background information, step-by-step guidance, and many practical resources on developing proficiency-based second language assessments for the classroom."

"Report from 2011 Conference on "The Elements of Proficiency: An Emerging Consensus for Language Assessment and Instruction." This year's goals were to help practitioners all over the world to understand the essential elements of proficiency and how it is assessed, to better understand both the ACTFL and CEFR systems and how they relate to proficiency and its assessment, and to understand their implications for teaching and learning, curriculum and materials development, and thereby to improve both systems and their assessment instruments."

Windows only. Classroom management rather than language lab software, but offers some of same capabilities, such as transmitting video, setting up chats between students, and quizzes. Does offer free trial to test the software.

SynchronEyes software gives you control over your classroom, enabling you to guide your students' attention, discoveries and learning while creating a truly collaborative atmosphere at the same time.