Seal of Biliteracy

THE IMPORTANCE OF BILINGUALISM: SEAL OF BILITERACY (SOB)

PATHWAY TOWARDS EARNING A SEAL OF BILITERACY

Dr. Laurie Olsen, Board Member of Californias Together invites us to understand the importance of biliteracy to best prepare our students for the 21st century.

WHAT IS THE SEAL OF BILITERACY (SOB)?

A gold seal on the diploma or transcript recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) is a recognition conferred by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.


WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

HOW MANY STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED THE SEAL IN 19-20?

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

California Department of Education