The Seal of Biliteracy and Biliteracy Pathway Awards recognize students who have achieved proficiency in English as well as one or more additional languages, whether it be a native language, a heritage language, or an additional language learned in school or in another setting. The awards are a statement of accomplishment that helps to signal evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college, and to engage as a global citizen.
Award Levels
| Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy | Biliteracy Pathway Awards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overseen by | MA DESE http://www.doe.mass.edu/ scholarships/biliteracy/ | Language Opportunity Coalition https://sealofbiliteracyma.org/ biliteracy-pathway-awards/ |
| For | Students graduating from Massachusetts public schools | Students in K-12 public or independent schools |
| ACTFL proficiency levels | ||
| Novice-High | LOC Bilingual Participation For Preschool and Elementary School Students For Students with Disabilities (all grades) | |
| Intermediate-Low | LOC Biliteracy Attainment For Elementary & Middle School Students | |
| Intermediate-Mid | LOC Biliteracy Achievement For Middle & High School Students | |
| Intermediate-High | Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy For High School Graduates | |
| Advanced-Low (and above) | Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction For High School Graduates |
For colleges and universities interested in making an award, see the Global Seal of Biliteracy at https://www.globalsealofbiliteracy.net/
Seal of Biliteracy Massachusetts 