This suggested timeline for implementation was developed by the SoBL Workgroup based on the experience of school districts during the three year Seal of Biliteracy pilot project.
The information in this section is also available in these documents:
- Download: Timeline and Guiding Questions for the LOC Biliteracy Awards (pdf)
- Download: Action Plan Template
Taking Inventory – ongoing
- Identify stakeholders – District Level and School Level
- Identify philosophy for language learning and review goals of program
- Identify assessment practices and how to collect data to determine if program is meeting its goals
- Identify accolades system in place
Communication – Fall/Winter
- Contact your allies
- Inform students and parents of the test, criteria and celebrations
- Identify funding sources and timing for partner language testing
- Identify how you will award students for biliteracy
Assessment – Winter/Spring
- Identify how you will access the Assessment Data for English
- Identify how you will access and maintain partner language proficiency
- Identify whether to implement a portfolio with optional criteria
- Decide how and when assessments will be administered
- Collect data to ensure the program is reaching all students at whatever award level they are eligible for
Seal of Biliteracy Massachusetts 