外语老师了解语言的复杂性，以及词汇如何被吸收并提高语言能力。他们还了解最佳的教学方法，以及学生在学习语言过程中遇到的困难。西班牙语外语集中度为从事外语教学的老师提供了高级的专业发展和语言学习。这18个学分包括现代语言课程和针对性的选修课的组合.ASTL集中课程面向具有一年或一年以上与教学或教育相关的经验并希望继续专业发展的教师和其他教育工作者。该计划在特定的集中领域提供高级学习，包括弗吉尼亚州的学习标准内容领域，同类课程，创新的时间表以及技术的使用。这些课程与美国国家专业教学标准委员会协调一致，可帮助教师
Foreign language teachers understand the intricacies of language, and how vocabulary is absorbed and leads to language competency. They also understand the best ways to teach students, and the difficulties students encounter during language acquisition.The Spanish Foreign Language concentration provides advanced professional development and language study for practicing foreign language teachers. The 18 credits include a combination of modern language courses and targeted electives.The ASTL concentrations are for teachers and other educators with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience who want to continue to grow professionally. The program offers advanced study in a specific concentration area, including Virginia's Standards of Learning content areas, cohort classes, an innovative schedule, and the use of technology. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, help teachers think and practice as board-certified teachers. The program develops teacher-leaders who practice reflection through action-research, problem-based learning, and self-inquiry, and teacher expertise in a concentration that will identify the teacher as a potential leader in that area.Experienced teachers with or without a master's degree may apply for the ASTL Master's Degree program, which includes 18 credits in the Concentration area and 12 credits in the education Core.