Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy
The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy was first adopted in 2020. The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy has two award levels and accepts many language tests, as well as multiple routes to prove English proficiency. Below you will find more information on the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy.
A Seal of Biliteracy is an award that is granted by a school, district, state, or other organization. A Seal of Biliteracy recognizes that an individual has attained a certain level of proficiency in two or more languages. A Seal of Biliteracy is typically awarded in the form of a certificate and can be used as a credential to convey an individual’s proficiency in two or more languages.
Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Overview
AWARD 1: Gold Seal of Biliteracy
AWARD 2: Silver Seal of Biliteracy
Adopted: 2020/01/14
ENGLISH CRITERIA
English Requisite: ELA Proficient SAT-480
ELL Requisite: ELPA score of 4 or higher
2ND LANGUAGE CRITERIA
Award 1 Qualification: Intermediate High
Award 2 Qualification: Intermediate-Mid
American Sign Language: Yes
Latin: Yes
Portfolio: Inquire DOE
College Credit: None currently reported
Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Accepted Tests and Assessments
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DISCLAIMER: Test requirements and usage often change or vary by school, district, county, etc. Check with your school district for up-to-date testing information for the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy. Additional assessments or evidenced-based processes may qualify for the Nebraska State Seal of Biliteracy that are not shown here.
THE GLOBAL SEAL OF BILITERACY
The Global Seal of Biliteracy complements and supports the individual state Seals of Biliteracy. The organization is committed to expanding the opportunity to demonstrate and document one's bilingualism. The Global Seal of Biliteracy credential meets or exceeds the requirements of all existing U.S. state Seal programs, and offers a uniform standard to recognize language skills at levels that are meaningful for academic and workplace environments. It allows recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and national borders. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is proof of your language proficiency at one of three fluency levels.