Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

What is a Seal of Biliteracy?

A Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language. A school or district gives this award by following state-established guidelines.
 

RESOURCES

• Video: Introduction to the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy Program
• Benefits of Multilingualism – Office of English Learner Acquisition, U.S. Education Department (2020)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Requirements for Earning an Ohio Seal of Biliteracy
• List and Required Scores for Approved World (Foreign) Language Assessments 
• Guidance for Program Implementation in Schools
• EMIS Program Codes for Seal of Biliteracy
• Overview:  Ohio Seal of Biliteracy Annual Recipient Data
• Seal of Biliteracy Ohio Administrative Code Rule
• Ohio's Learning Standards for World Languages and Cultures
• Ohio's Learning Standards for English Language Arts
• Ohio's English Language Proficiency Standards
• Ohio Seal of Biliteracy Expert Advisory Group

Check back frequently, as the Department is working continuously to refine and expand the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy supports available to the education community. 

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Last Modified: 8/23/2022 11:13:14 AM

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