Newsflash - Seal of Biliteracy Rules Revision Focus Group Members

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Seal of Biliteracy Rules Revision Focus Group Members Wanted

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Seal of Biliteracy Rules Revision 23-24

OSPI's Office of World Languages is looking to update the WA State Seal of Biliteracy (WAC 392-410-350) to add a second level of award to recognize students who have achieved a higher level of proficiency in one language other than English or have earned the original Seal in two or more languages other than English.

As this change will affect multiple interest groups, OSPI is looking for professionals who can represent these areas:

MS/HS World Language Education
MS/HS Dual/Heritage Language or Bilingual Education
MS/HS/District Administration (Department Head, Subject Area Coordinator, Directors, TOSA, etc.)
University Education and Language Professors
Special Education
American Sign Language
Less Commonly Taught/Tested Languages
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Assessment/Reporting
Alternative Learning Experience/Options

For Tribal languages, OSPI will work with the Office of Native Education and Tribal consultation will occur.

This will a two-hour, one-time Zoom meeting per group held in January and February 2024. Participants will receive a draft copy of the proposed revisions at the beginning of the session, 45 minutes to review, and then come back for a group discussion to give feedback, ideas, and suggestions. Those selected will be contacted in early January with a meeting time/date poll. Clock Hours will be available for those who want them.

Please share with any colleagues you feel would be interested.

If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again. Your information has been saved!

For questions, please email Veronica Trapani-Huebner at veronica.trapani@k12.wa.us

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