WASHINGTON– The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) on Thursday announced that Californians Together is one of four recipients of its 2012 E Pluribus Unum Prize for exceptional immigrant integration initiatives. The national award honors Californians Together for its work promoting biliteracy and reforms that improve student language learning and address the needs of English language learners. (more)
Seal of Biliteracy
New York State Seal of Biliteracy – Cuomo Signs Legislation
Albany, NY (July 31, 2012)
Governor Cuomo today signed into law a bill 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. The seal will be attached to diplomas and transcripts of graduates who excel in listening, speaking, reading and writing in multiple languages.”New York state should recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who have dedicated themselves to learning different languages,” Governor Cuomo said. “Acknowledging those students who haves pushed themselves to do their very best and learn another language will provide them with an advantage when dealing with future employers and academic institutions.”
Torlakson Announces More Than 10,000 Students Earn New State Seal of Biliteracy
More than 10,000 graduating high school students across California have earned the first state recognition in the nation for achieving proficiency in multiple languages. State Superintendent of Instruction, Tom Torlakson, issued a press release today, July 5, 2012, highlighting the accomplishments of the students and the importance of this recognition.
State Seal of Biliteracy and Local District Biliteracy Pathway Awards Implementation Workshop – February 28, 2012
To assist districts and agencies inimplementing the State Seal ofBiliteracy Recognition, we havescheduled a workshop in Southern California on February 28, 2012. We encourage district teams withan English Learner coordinator, curriculum specialist, board members, siteadministrators and teacher leaders to register. Teams will leave the workshopwith a draft implementation plan and many resources. An overview of the awards, criteria forgranting, and district step by step process for adopting the Seal of Biliteracyand/or local Biliteracy Pathway Awards will be presented. Register early online http://tinyurl.com/7s4gkct or download the registration form!
Write Now to the Governor for State Seal of Biliteracy and English Language Development Standards
Please take 5 minutes to email the governor requesting his signature on AB 815 (Brownley) State Seal of Biliteracy and AB 124 (Fuentes) Alignment of Revised ELD Standards to the Common Core. Read the Action Alerts for more details and a sample letter.
AB 815 Seal of Biliteracy
AB 815 (Brownley) the State Seal of Biliteracy is now on the Governor’s desk. The Governor will only sign this bill if he hears from many organizations and community members asking for his signature on AB 815 and this means you!
Email: www.gov.ca.gov