ILLINOIS SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes and encourages the development of a high level of linguistic skills among biliterate high school students, and reaches out to our community, highlighting the value of our diverse language heritage.

 

In addition to students who speak a language other than English at home, many of the students in District 156 gain language proficiency by enrolling in language courses such as French, German, or Spanish.  The Seal of Biliteracy seeks to acknowledge the achievements of both of these student populations.

 

Not only does the Seal of Biliteracy boost job credentials and honor the ethnic diversity in our community, it also promotes English literacy and provides an incentive for students to gain proficiency in a language other than English.

 

Any student meeting the requirements for either the State Seal of Biliteracy or the State Commendation toward Biliteracy will have the award listed on their high school transcripts.  Students will also receive a medal to wear at graduation to acknowledge their accomplishment.