World Language & Seal of Biliteracy District Counselors Professional Development December 14 & 15, 2011

Outcomes Seal of Biliteracy Documents Seal of Biliteracy Documents Prerequisites for World Language courses Prerequisites for World Language courses World Language K-12 Pathways World Language K-12 Pathways Options for Meeting the A-G “e” Requirement Options for Meeting the A-G “e” Requirement Independent World Language Schools Independent World Language Schools

Seal Of biliteracy “The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Appearing on the transcript of the graduating senior, the Seal of Biliteracy is an indicator of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions.” “The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Appearing on the transcript of the graduating senior, the Seal of Biliteracy is an indicator of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions.”

Seal of Biliteracy Documents Administrative Circular Administrative Circular Student Application Form Student Application Form Deadline for Submission: May 12, 2012Deadline for Submission: May 12, 2012 Qualifying CriteriaQualifying Criteria Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) English LearnersEnglish Learners Students with a Language Other Than EnglishStudents with a Language Other Than English Independent World Language SchoolsIndependent World Language Schools

College & career Readiness College and Career Readiness College and Career Readiness Adoption of UC/CSU A-G requirements as district graduation requirements (March 2011).Adoption of UC/CSU A-G requirements as district graduation requirements (March 2011). Now includes the “e” requirement of World Language as a graduation requirement.Now includes the “e” requirement of World Language as a graduation requirement. University of California: 2 years, highly recommended 3 years.University of California: 2 years, highly recommended 3 years. California State University: 2 yearsCalifornia State University: 2 years SDUSD: “Start Early & Stay Late”, encourage students to maintain an extended, long term sequence of study in order to reach high levels of proficiency.SDUSD: “Start Early & Stay Late”, encourage students to maintain an extended, long term sequence of study in order to reach high levels of proficiency.

Language learning opportunities, k- 12 “All San Diego students will graduate with the skills, motivation, curiosity, and resilience to succeed in their choice of college and career in order to lead and participate in the society of tomorrow.” “A vision of student success recognizes that in addition to being academically prepared and fully proficient in English, all students benefit from being proficient in another language.” “A vision of student success recognizes that in addition to being academically prepared and fully proficient in English, all students benefit from being proficient in another language.”

“Start Early, Stay Late” Pre-requisite Skills Pre-requisite Skills All students must be provided access to entry level (1-2) world language courses.All students must be provided access to entry level (1-2) world language courses. Screening assessments may be used to inform and facilitate appropriate placement only, not to exclude students.Screening assessments may be used to inform and facilitate appropriate placement only, not to exclude students. Students whose home language is Spanish, more than likely need to be placed in Spanish for Spanish Speakers courses, not introductory level coursesStudents whose home language is Spanish, more than likely need to be placed in Spanish for Spanish Speakers courses, not introductory level courses Students must earn a “C” or better to move to the next higher level of language study.Students must earn a “C” or better to move to the next higher level of language study.

“Start Early, Stay Late” World Language K-12 Pathways: Multiple Entry Points World Language K-12 Pathways: Multiple Entry Points Elementary:Elementary: Dual Language Immersion ProgramsDual Language Immersion Programs Biliteracy Instructional Programs – Building Block for Spanish for Spanish SpeakersBiliteracy Instructional Programs – Building Block for Spanish for Spanish Speakers Language Enrichment, eg. Arabic FLES at Carver, Italian as part of Extended Day at Washington ElementaryLanguage Enrichment, eg. Arabic FLES at Carver, Italian as part of Extended Day at Washington Elementary Middle School to High SchoolMiddle School to High School Articulated course of study that provides the option to begin language study in middle school and move onto advanced study in high school.

Options for meeting A- G world language Requirement UC/CSU Options for Meeting the World Language Requirement UC/CSU Options for Meeting the World Language Requirement Completion of two or more years of study in a SDUSD language course with a grade of “C” or better in grades Completion of two or more years of study in a SDUSD language course with a grade of “C” or better in grades Transfer grades in LOTE not taught in SDUSD Transfer grades in LOTE not taught in SDUSD Completion of study in a SDUSD accredited Independent World Language School (IWLS) Completion of study in a SDUSD accredited Independent World Language School (IWLS) Passing an existing 3 rd year world language EOC exam or formal placement assessment (Spanish only). Passing an existing 3 rd year world language EOC exam or formal placement assessment (Spanish only).

Completing a district developed language assessment in a LOTE not taught in SDUSD. Completing a district developed language assessment in a LOTE not taught in SDUSD. Assessment by a college or university. Assessment by a college or university. Schooling in a LOTE outside the United States. Schooling in a LOTE outside the United States. College Board Examinations: AP, SAT II College Board Examinations: AP, SAT II Options for meeting A- G world language Requirement

HIgh School Placement & pathways to Graduation for EL Students Provides an overview of the multiple pathways available for EL students, determined by the year in which they enter the high school system.Provides an overview of the multiple pathways available for EL students, determined by the year in which they enter the high school system.

Contact Information Office of Language Acquisition, Office of Language Acquisition, Alan Svidal, World Language Resource Teacher, K-12 Alan Svidal, World Language Resource Teacher, K Mary Waldron, Program Manager, World Language, K-12 Mary Waldron, Program Manager, World Language, K