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The SEAL of BILITERACYworkshopThe Seal of Biliteracy
November 6, 2010
Californians Together
Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
“Accountability Leadership Institute for English Learner and Immigrant Students”
“You can tell the values of a society by what it counts. We count what matters to us.”
Albert Schweitzer
Are our schools measuring the outcomes that are important to us?
Every era has to ask……
Are our schools preparing our students for the world they are entering?
Are we teaching and valuing the skills and type of knowledge students will need in order to function, thrive and lead in this era?
Mastery of two or more languages….
Cognitive benefits (brain research)Economic benefits (skills needed in
corporate and service sectors and international trade)
Societal need (people who can bridge communities, defense and international understanding)
Family strengthening and cohesionEducational benefits
Strong research evidence
National Literacy Panel for Language Minority Children and Youth (mandated by Congress, released in 2008)
CDE Professional Papers “Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches”
Collier and Thomas study of 360,000 English Learners across five well-implemented models
Petito neuroscience research
And yet…..
Fastest ever rates of language lossLess instruction for biliteracy than a
decade ago - fewer students taking World Language courses
Persistent achievement gap between English Learners and others
A schooling system that produces monolingualism
There are efforts to reach for a vision of biliteracyDual language immersion schools (aka
Two Way Immersion)Heritage language programs and FLESDistricts establishing multilingualism as a
goal for all studentsand…… a move to recognize and
celebrate the attainment of biliteracy
What is a SEAL of Biliteracy?
An award granted to high school seniors upon graduation certifying attainment of mastery of two or more languages……
and a system of “pathway” awards from preschool through high school recognizing benchmarks towards biliteracy
California legislation - passed but then vetoed by the Governor (2x)
Californians Together campaign (50 + districts for Spring 2010)
Seal of Biliteracy Update School District that have adopted a Seal of
Biliteracy:
San Francisco Unified School District San Jose Unified Schools District Ceres Unified School District Laton Unified School District Redwood City School District Glendale Unified School District Sweetwater Union High School District Ventura Unified School District Santa Monica Malibu School District Eastside Union High School District Rowland Unified School District Santa Paula Union High School District Borrego Springs Unified School District EL Segundo Unified School District Orange County Educational Arts Academy Azusa Unified School District Baldwin Park Unified School District Colton Joint Unified School District Pajaro Valley Unified School District Pasadena Unified School District Anaheim Union High School District Los Angeles Unified School District Whittier Union High School District Stanislaus County Office of Education Santa Clara County Office of Education
Hawthorne Unified School District Antelope Valley Union High School District Newman Crows Landing Unified School District Waterford Unified School District Patterson Joint Unified School District Modesto Unified School District Riverbank Unified School District Turlock Unified School District
School Districts working on implementation: Anaheim City School District Oakland Unified School District Ventura County Office of Education Fresno Unified School District San Bernardino Unified School District Lennox School District Lemon Grove Unified School District Palmdale School District Calicameca Language Academy Jurupa Unified School District Encinal High School – Alameda Unified School
District EL Rancho Unified School District Lakeside School District Chula Vista Elementary School District
Endorsements and Support
California School Boards Association – sample board policy and administrative regulations
Association of California School Administrators – board vote
California Federation of Teachers- resolution
California Teachers Association – board vote
Step 1: Clarify your purpose
WHY?
Recognize achievementEncourage students to pursue study of another
languageEncourage students to develop their home
languageEstablish the value of bilingualismRecognize and encourage the use of bilingual
skillsCertify for employers and universities that
students have needed skills
Step #2: Determine which awards you
want to give
Which awards do we want to implement?
At which point along the continuum of schooling?
Attainment of mastery awards?
Certification of service awards?
Participation awards?
Step #3:Decide on the criteria and
assessment you will use
Criteria and Assessment
Portfolios (four domains and assignments)
DemonstrationLogging hoursCompletion of coursesAssessments of language skills
Preschool!
Age appropriate oral language skills and vocabulary in the home language
Active engagement with textsAge appropriate comprehension of home
languageExposure to second language and some
ability to reproduce the language and use it for basic exchanges
Redwood City Preschool Pathway Award
Elementary School
Service Award focuses on language proficiency and attitude toward bilingualism
Biliteracy Award focuses on academic achievement in English and another language
Elementary School: Bilingual Service AwardAge appropriate oral/listening proficiency in
home languageAge appropriate proficiency in EnglishActive use of both languagesAbility to write coherently and with purpose in
both languagesLog of hours of service using bilingual skillsPositive attitudes and understanding of benefits
of bilingualism
Elementary School Biliteracy Award
CSTs in English Language Arts – proficient or above
Demonstrate proficiency in a language other then English – STS at proficient or above in fifth grade, attainment of a level 4 or higher on Spanish LAS
Redwood City Celebration
Middle School: Pursuit of Bilingualism Award
Participation in at least two years of Foreign Language class or Native Speakers class with passing grades
Standards test in English at proficient or better Oral presentation about 5 careers where
bilingualism is importantPersonal response essay to having attended
two cultural events from second language/culture being studied
Middle School: Biliteracy Attainment Award
Proficient on STS or district assessment in languages other then English
Oral proficiency in language other than English
English CST at Proficient or Above
Average grade of B or above in English classes & World languages/Native language classes
Written and oral presentations about bilingualism or cultural experiences
For English learners – redesignation to RFEP
High School: Seal of Biliteracy
Successful course completionWriting Assessment and rubricOral interviewReading assessmentPassage of tests at proficient levelPerformance criteriaApplication
Seal of Bilteracy Criteria
Complete all requirements for HS diploma and and average of 2.0 on Language Arts courses. Score of Proficient on CELDT for ELs
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English by one of the following: (a) AP score or 3+, (b) completion of four years of study in same foreign language with 3.0, ( c) pass a district-established foreign language exam at proficient level or higher, or (d) pass foreign government’s approved language exam with certificate of competency
Step #4:Strategize and plan for
successful implementation
Design the Award
Velazquez Press Medallion
Sweetwater Union High School District Stole
The world is richer than it is possible to express in
any one language.Ilya Prigogine
Nobel Prize winning scientist
Azusa Unified School District Graduates
Californians TogetherWebsite www.californiantogether.org
click on reports for updated resourcesSeal of Biliteracy Bulletin – electronic
bulletin on latest updatesKeep us informed of your progress in
developing and awarding Seals of Biliteracy or pathway awards!