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Introduction
Introduction
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) affirms the value of diversity in a multilingual society. The Rochester City School District is pleased to formally recognize those students who have studied and attained a high level of proficiency in English and a world language by the time they graduate from RCSD.
Achieving the NYSSB is a great accomplishment, and we hope that our students will continue their language studies in college and beyond.
“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.”
“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.”
-Chinese Proverb
-Chinese Proverb
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The purpose of this collaborative working group is to discuss best practices, share resources and effectively plan for the implementation of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) in schools and districts across the region, with a focus on NYSED’s NYSSB Guidance Toolkit. These meetings are designed to support new or expert Seal of Biliteracy Committee (SBC) members.
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Facilitator
Facilitator
Shawnna Sweet is a professional development specialist with Mid-West RBERN. She serves on the NYS Seal of Biliteracy Task Force and is one of the authors of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy Guidance Toolkit.
585-352-2671
Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 271 of the Laws of 2012 added a new Education Law §815, effective September 2012, to establish the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) to recognize New York State high school graduates who demonstrate academic excellence in attaining proficiency in one or more languages other than English with a state seal of biliteracy. This new law made New York the second state to implement a Seal of Biliteracy program, following California.
The NYS Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded by the Commissioner to students who meet criteria established by the Board of Regents and attend schools in districts that voluntarily agree to participate in the program. The participating students must achieve a proficiency level of Intermediate High, based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale. The seal will be attached to diplomas and transcripts of graduates who have attained Seal criteria at no cost.
Seal of Biliteracy Checklist
Seal of Biliteracy Checklist
Rochester City School District & New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Checklist
Rochester City School District & New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Checklist
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy was implemented to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English. If you are interested in attaining the RCSD NYSSB, follow the directions on this page to complete the required tasks for this recognition.
Steps to the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
Steps to the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
Read the RCSD NYSSB Handbook and become familiar with the requirements.
Submit an application (Part A) and Letter of Intent form to school guidance department by February 1 of senior year.
Meet regularly with the school counselor to verify progress towards NYSSB requirements.
Meet regularly with sponsors by following the NYSSB Checklist and begin journal entries.
Identify and schedule all required language assessments by March 30 of senior year.
Multi-genre project option: Submit all assignment by April 1.
Complete all language assessments by June 1 of senior year.
Final meeting: check in with school counselor to complete Part B of NYSSB application by June 1.
Graduate high school with Seal of Biliteracy on diploma; indicate this distinction on resumé and college applications.
**If you have any difficulty accessing the documents on this page,
please contact
Abel Perez-Pherett, Director of Multilingual Education:
Abel.PerezPherett@rcsdk12.org or 585-262-8270
Alexci Reyes, Latino Studies & Supports Coach:
alexci.reyes@rcsdk12.org or 585-262-8776
Resources
Resources
Module_1_Timeline.docNYSSB-Timeline.pdfCriteria_for_NYSSB.pdfSTATE SEAL OF BILITERACY CHECKLIST.pdfNYSSB STUDENT CHECKLIST.pdf
DiplomaRequirementsFinal.pdfFAQ-Guidance-for-Implementing-the-NYSSB-During-COVID-19-School-Closures Page updated
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