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Seal of Biliteracy Family Information Session March 4, 2021
Welcome TO LISTEN TO SPANISH INTERPRETATION AUDIO CHANNEL/ PARA ESCUCHAR EL CANAL DE AUDIO DE INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: ● Haga clic en el enlace de Zoom que se le envió por correo electrónico en la última hora. ● Utilizaremos la función de Interpretación de Zoom para proporcionar interpretación en español en este seminario web. ● Cuando ingrese al seminario web de Zoom, mire hacia el lado derecho de la barra de menú en la parte inferior de la pantalla. ● Haga clic en el botón que contiene una imagen de un globo terráqueo y seleccione ESPAÑOL para escuchar la traducción al español. ● También puede volver a hacer clic en el icono del globo terráqueo y seleccionar, "Mute original audio channel " si no desea escuchar el audio en inglés en lo absoluto.
Welcome TO LISTEN TO PORTUGUESE INTERPRETATION AUDIO CHANNEL/ PARA OUVIR O CANAL DE ÁUDIO DE INTERPRETAÇÃO EM PORTUGUES •Perguntas em Portugues - Clique no link Zoom que foi enviado a você na última hora: https://zoom.us/j/98638692249 •Use o botão "Q & A" na barra de menu inferior da janela Zoom. •Clique no link Zoom que foi enviado para você na última hora. •Usaremos o recurso de interpretação do Zoom para a interpretação em portugues para este webinar. •Ao entrar no webinar do Zoom, olhe para o lado direito do menus na parte inferior. •Clique no botão que contém a imagem de um globo e selecione PORTUGUES para ouvir a tradução em portugues . •Você também pode selecionar no ícone de globo novamente e escolher •"Mute original audio channel" se não quiser ouvir o áudio em inglês.
Introductions: Who are We?
Daisy Torres
Director, English Learner Services, World &
Dual Language Programs
daisy.torres@hartfordschools.org
HPS COVID-19 Update
@CTELDirector
@ell_hartford
Kimberly Winfield
World Language Instructional Coach
ruofk001@hartfordschools.org
@KimberlyWinfie7
@wlhpsSession Objectives
• Families will be able to articulate the purpose of the Seal of
Biliteracy.
• Families will hear testimonials and understand why it
is beneficial for students to participate in the Seal
of Biliteracy
• Families will understand the requirements for the Seal
of Biliteracy
• Families will receive advice on how to register and prepare
their child for the Seal of Biliteracy exam.Session Agenda • Department Mission and Vision • Brief Background of the Seal of Biliteracy • Seal of Biliteracy at Hartford Public Schools • 2021 Seal of Biliteracy Logistics • How can parents help? • Q&A
Department of English Learner Services, World
& Dual Language Programs
Mission:
• We are committed to ensuring all students achieve academic and linguistic
success through equitable access to high-quality teaching and learning.
Vision:
• To graduate bilingual, biliterate and culturally proficient lifelong learners through
the development of college and career readiness and 21st century skills and
beyond.Department of English Learner Services, World
& Dual Language Programs
• We believe...
• Our students bring unique assets, talents, and will achieve at high levels.
• Our students deserve multiple opportunities to develop bilingualism,
biliteracy, cross-cultural connections and will be honored and recognized for
their commitment to learning more than one language through the CT Seal of
Biliteracy.
• Our students need and deserve access to equitable, grade-appropriate
curriculum and instruction.
• Our students deserve teachers and educators who love and respect them.
• Educators must continuously engage in and commit to ongoing professional
learning and the cycle of continuous improvement grounded in data dedicated to
improved teaching and learning.CT Seal of Biliteracy
• HPS is proud to offer
the Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy.
• Recognizes students who
have studied and
attained proficiency in two or
more languages by high
school graduation.
• Affixed on a student’s high school
diploma and transcript, the Seal
of Biliteracy recognizes critical
21st-century language and
communication skills.What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
Click to add textCelebrating Successes
• In the Spring of 2020...
• 103 Hartford Public Schools Seniors received the Seal.
• Students from all 12 HPS high schools earned the Seal.
• Twelve languages were represented
• (Spanish, Swahili, Italian, Portuguese, Bosnian, Karen, French, Jamaican Patois,
Arabic, Albanian, Polish and Vietnamese)
• Sara Dias Cardoso of Classical earned the Seal in Spanish AND
Portuguese recognizing her trilingual abilities.
• Recently, HPS was featured in The Language EducatorWho Qualifies for the Seal of Biliteracy
• All senior students at Hartford Public Schools students are
eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy based on evidence of
achieving the designated level of language proficiency in two
or more languages by high school graduation.
• Both in person AND remote learners are encouraged to
participate.Eligibility Criteria
• Students must complete all English language arts
requirements for graduation.
• Students must demonstrate proficiency in a language
other than English at a level comparable
to Intermediate Mid on the ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines as demonstrated through one of several
methods.Unique Requirements for Less Commonly
Taught or Classical Languages
• Due to unique characteristics of certain languages, special
allowances may need to be made.
• Students seeking the Seal of Biliteracy through languages not
characterized by the use of listening, speaking, reading, or
for which there is not a writing system, will demonstrate
the expected level of proficiency on an assessment of the
modalities that characterize communication in that
language.Equitable Access
• All students should have the opportunity to demonstrate their
biliteracy.
• Accommodations should be provided to students per their
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan for all
assessments.Why Should Students Participate?
100% Free
Encourages students to study languages;
Certifies attainment of biliteracy skills;
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✓ Does NOT impact
Recognizes the value of language diversity; graduation status
✓ Honors home language
Provides employers with a method of identifying
Connecticut high school graduates with biliteracy skills;
✓ Great on college
transcript
Assists universities in recognizing applicants with language
skills;
✓ Competitive edge in
the job market
Equips students with the 21st-century skills that will allow
them to succeed in college and careers in a global society.When/Where?
• Testing window opens in Late February and lasts until April vacation.
• Check with the World Language teacher(s) at your school to find out your school's
specific test date.
• Testing will be conducted according to the selected learning preference (Ex: Online
or In person)When/Where?
February March April
SMSA- Wednesday 2/24 Classical- Tuesday 3/2 HPHS Wednesday 4/7
Kinsella- Wednesday 2/24 HMTCA- TBA
Great Path- Monday 3/8
Bulkeley- Wednesday 3/10
UHSSE- Thursday 3/11
Pathways- Wednesday 3/17
Weaver- Wednesday 3/24
Capital Prep- Wednesday 3/31How Can Parents Help?
• Fill out the permission slip on our Seal Website
• https://www.hartfordschools.org/world-languages/seal/
• Encourage students to practice on
3modes.org or https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests
• Duolingo is a great app to practice
• Speak, read and write the language with studentsQuestions?
Contact us:
Daisy Torres daisy.torres@hartfordschools.org
Kim Winfield ruofk001@hartfordschools.orgYou can also read
