The South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy was first adopted on January 30th, 2024. The South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy has two award levels and accepts many language tests, as well as ELA requirements for English criteria. Below you will find more information on the South Dakota 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.

South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy Overview

South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy accepted Tests and Assessments (TBD)

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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 South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy. Additional assessments or evidenced-based processes may qualify for the South Dakota 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.