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October 18, 2024

Updates & Resources for NC's Seal of Biliteracy, the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE)

Updated Policy Language

In July 2024, the State Board of Education (SBE) approved revisions to Policy GRAD-007, including updates to the Global Languages Endorsement, North Carolina's Seal of Biliteracy. The GLE is one of seven high school diploma endorsements that students can earn.

Changes to the policy created parallel options for students to meet the requirements to earn the GLE, which now include course completion, Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM), and external exams for both languages, English and a World Language. Also, the minimum proficiency expectation was raised from Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid. View the updated policy requirements on the GLE section of the Global Education Recognitions webpage!

The new details can also be accessed in the policy requirements infographic pictured in this newsletter, and/or in the Seal of Biliteracy or GLE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document.

Updated Resources

To support local PSUs in sharing information with stakeholders about the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE), NC's Seal of Biliteracy, the NCDPI GLE Team has published the following resources, each updated to reflect recent changes to policy language:

• GLE Webpage or at go.ncdpi.gov/NCSoBLGLE
• GLE FAQs Document or at go.ncdpi.gov/GLEquestions
• GLE Brochure (as PDF for digital and print)* or at go.ncdpi.gov/NCSoBLGLEbrochure
• GLE Policy Infographic (as PDF for digital and print)* or at go.ncdpi.gov/NCSoBLGLEinfographic
• GLE Communications Toolkit or at go.ncdpi.gov/NCSoBLGLEtoolkit
• GLE Approved External Exams Lists:
  • English or at go.ncdpi.gov/GLEexamsEnglish
  • World Languages or at go.ncdpi.gov/GLEexamsWL

Consider bookmarking and/or downloading these resources for use in supporting students and their families in exploring and earning the GLE, NC's Seal of Biliteracy.

*Indicates resources available in various formats (PDF, PNG, JPG) for use in presentation materials. Please see the GLE Webpage for details.

New: GLE Student Spotlight Survey

To promote the achievements of North Carolina students who are earning NC's Seal of Biliteracy, the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE), the NCDPI GLE Team would like to share their stories and the different ways this recognition is celebrated locally.

The GLE Student Spotlight Survey is already live, and also available using the button below, and submissions from all PSUs are welcome! Look for GLE Student Stories in upcoming newsletters from the NCDPI GLE Team. We are looking forward to learning how you recognize and celebrate every student's Seal of Biliteracy award.

Consider shining a spotlight on student biliteracy achievement in your PSU!