For Educators

Program Promotion & Implementation 

Share this 90-second promotional video about the State Seals of Biliteracy, available in many languages

This 'How To' guide provides a broad step-by-step overview for schools and districts getting started with the Seal of Bilteracy

Our template posters are customizable and available in many languages

Customizable template letters to promote the Seal of Biliteracy and to report test results to students and families

This graphic can help students determine if they might be ready to take a test

Share this graphic to communicate about the benefits of bilingualism and biliteracy

Language Testing & Administration

This chart describes the technical characteristics of available assessment options provided by different companies 

Here you can find information about and links to practice tests in many languages


Here you can find sample test prompts (in English) for speaking, reading and writing at intermediate and advanced levels

This infographic illustrates which levels of language proficiency are eligible for which awards (and in which states)

This infographic can help you interpret students' scores on widely used assessments and determine their ACTFL proficiency levels

This infographic shows how students' ACTFL proficiency levels correspond to award levels or types across 50 states

 Here you can find a list of institutions that accept the Seal for college credit

Further Reading 

Promoting Multilingualism in Schools: A Framework for Implementing the Seal of Biliteracy by Kristin Davin & Amy Heineke 

This book can help educators develop a comprehensive understanding of the necessary systems and resources to successfully run and manage Seal programs.  

Click HERE to download the first two chapters for free. Chapter 1 explores the history behind the Seal of Biliteracy and introduces the '5Ps framework for implementation'. Chapter 2 discusses important considerations for educators to better situate the Seal of Biliteracy within the varying contexts of schools and communities. 

Like what you see? The full text can be purchased via Amazon