World Languages and Cultures

Pathway and Seal of Biliteracy Designee Support

Seal of Biliteracy Awards Information and Support (12th Grade)

It is important that all schools complete the Seal of Biliteracy Designee form so that MMED knows who to contact with regards to information for the Seal of Biliteracy.  Please be sure to complete the form by click on the link below.

High School Seal of Biliteracy Designee Form:  link

High School Seal of Biliteracy Informational Session Slide Deck:  link

High School Seal of Biliteracy Policy:  link

NEW Multilingualism Awards Job Aid:  link

World Languages Cultures & Policies

In today’s interconnected world and global economics, students who deeply understand different cultures and who are proficient in more than one language are better poised for future successes.

Scientists who study the brain say that learning multiple languages at a young age provides multiple benefits such as:  stronger cognitive abilities, deeper academic understanding, multicultural awareness and heritage connections.

The LA Unified School District has a  diverse student body which represents more than 92 different languages spoken in LA Unified schools.  The Global California initiative envisions that by 2030 half of California’s K-12 students will be enrolled in programs that will develop proficiency in two or more languages.

Pathway Awards Information and Support (K/1st, 5th/6th, and 8th Grades)

It is important that all schools complete the Pathway to Biliteracy Designee form so that MMED knows who to contact with regards to information for the Pathway to Biliteracy.  Please be sure to complete the form by click on the link below.

Elementary and Middle School Pathway to Biliteracy Designee form:  link

Pathway to Biliteracy Awards Resources

L.A. Unified Pathway to Biliteracy awards honor students who, by the end of 5th/6th and/or 8th grade, have demonstrated a commitment to the path of becoming biliterate and who have reached a certain degree of proficiency in both English, based on the English Language Arts California Common Core Standards, and a language other than English (LOTE) based on the 2019 World Languages Standards for California Public Schools. 

POLICY: REF-062900.4 Guidelines for Issuing of LAUSD UTK - 8 Biliteracy Pathway Awards for 2022-2023