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The RI Seal of Biliteracy Council Designation celebrates students who have multilingual competence – a critical skill in today’s global society and an asset that will prepare RI graduates for success in the local and global economy. The Seal of Biliteracy certifies that a student has demonstrated skills in the English language and one or more other world languages. Students earn a RI Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating competence in English Language Arts standards as defined by the Commissioner Seal or English Proficiency standards, and nationally-recognized world language standards as determined by the RI Department of Education. The seal is awarded by the district and included with a student’s diploma.
Requirements
Requirements
To earn a RI Seal of Biliteracy, students must successfully meet the established benchmark on RIDE-approved assessments in English and another world language. Students may earn either a Silver Seal or a Gold Seal depending on the skill level demonstrated on the assessments. Students must meet the benchmark on both an approved English language assessment and an approved world language assessment in order to earn the Silver Seal of Biliteracy or the Gold Seal of Biliteracy.
Assessment Content Area: English Language Arts
ACT English - 18
PSAT Reading & Writing - 430
SAT Reading & Writing - 480
Advanced Placement: English Language & Composition - Level 3 or above
Advanced Placement: English Literature & Composition - Level 3 or above
Assessment Content Area: English Language Proficiency
ACCESS - State defined exiting criteria for ELs
LAS Links - DRC (Form C/D) - Overall Level 5
Assessment Content Area: World Language
Advanced Placement: World Language
Silver Proficiency - Level 3
Gold Proficiency - Level 4 or above
AAPPL (ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages)
Silver Proficiency - Intermediate - Mid or High
Gold Proficiency - Level Advanced Low or Above
STAMP 4S: World Language
Silver Proficiency - Level 5 or above
Gold Proficiency - Level 7 or above
Assessment Content Area: American Sign Language
Proficiency Interview
Silver Proficiency - Level 3.0 or above
Gold Proficiency - Level 4.0 or above
More information on the Seal of Biliteracy can be found in the Seal of Biliteracy Frequently Asked Questions.
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