There are two types of Seal Of Biliteracy – The State Seal Of Biliteracy & The Global Seal Of Biliteracy.
The State Seal of Biliteracy is an award that is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the local board of education to graduating high school seniors who meet the criteria established by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of this act. But in many states, it is only available to students who attend public schools. Criteria for state seals are determined by a state, district, or school as determined by each state. School district participation in this program is voluntary.
The purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy are numerous such as; To encourage students to study languages, to certify attainment of biliteracy, to provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills, to provide universities with a method to recognize and award academic credit to applicants seeking admission, to prepare students with 21st-century skills, to recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools; and to strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.
The Global Seal Of Biliteracy is a language credential issued in collaboration with a school or organization and the Global Seal Of Biliteracy. It can be awarded to anyone, student or adult, from any state or country, that has met the criteria for one of its two award levels on one of its qualifying tests. The Global Seal Of Biliteracy is serial numbered and can be listed as a credential, not just an award, on a CV or LinkedIn digital profile.
Being able to speak more than one language is a valuable asset that can open up many doors in an individual’s life. A Seal Of Biliteracy can be a powerful tool to earn college credits, apply for a scholarship or study abroad program, access greater employment opportunities, and qualify for pay differentials. Hence, it is beneficial for students to earn the seal at many levels.
We credential ourselves with the Global Seal Of Biliteracy and prepare our learners for the same by building all 4 skills – Interpretation, Speaking, Reading & Writing.
Resources
https://sealofbiliteracy.org/state/nj/
Click to access brochureHI.pdf
https://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/wl/biliteracy/over.htm
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