NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Students
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The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) was established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English.
The intent of the NYSSB is to:
- Affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society
- Encourage the study of language
- Identify high school graduates with language and
biliteracy skills for employer - Provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission
- Prepare students with twenty-first century skills
- Recognize the value of world and home language instruction in schools.
For more information, please contact:
Executive Director of the Department of Multilingual Education:
Abel Perez-Pherett: at RCSD Central Office, 131 W. Broad Street, 14614
Email: abel.perezpherett@rcsdk12.org
Contact Number: 585-262-8270
Director of Bilingual Education:
Analy Cruz-Phommany at RCSD Central Office, 131 W. Broad Street, 14614
Email: analy.cruz-phommany@rcsdk12.org
Contact Number: 585-262-8203