NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Students

  • 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