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Shaping Our Global Future: The Role of Multilingualism

Grace Mah, President, ��ý Clara County Board of Education

Why is it important to have the Seal of Biliteracy and Pathway Awards?

In your opinion, what are the benefits of providing second language instruction to students?

Sandra Garcia, Principal, Adelante Dual Language Academy, Alum Rock Union School District

What are the benefits of students learning two languages?

What role do you see language playing in preparing 21st century globally competent students?

What is the impact of the Pathway Awards?

Matthew R. Mahood, President & CEO, San Jose ��ý Valley Chamber of Commerce

How is language important in the business world of today?

How does having bilingual/multilingual skills prepare our students for the global workforce?

What role do you see language playing in preparing our students for 21st century global competence?

Do you have any additional thoughts regarding the importance of having multilingual skills?

Dr. Laurie Olsen, Researcher and Director, Sobrato Early Academic Language Program

How does the Sobrato Family Foundation’s SEAL Initiative support bilingualism in early learning?

Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh, Chairman, Education Committee, Sikh Gurdwara, San Jose

Why do you think learning language is an important skill in preparing students for the global future?

In your opinion, why should districts establish the pathway award or Seal of Biliteracy programs?

From a community partner’s perspective, how does your community support multilingualism and value cultures?

Dr. Laurie Olsen, Researcher and Director, Sobrato Early Academic Language Program

What are the advantages to being bilingual?

What are the advantages for English learners in studying two languages?

Why is it important to have the Seal of Biliteracy and Pathway Awards?

What role do you see language playing in preparing 21st century globally competent students?

Who has led the effort to establish the Seal of Biliteracy?

What is the responsibility of a district that adopts the Seal of Biliteracy?

Parveen Kaur Dhillon, Language Teacher and Parent, Khalsa Punjabi Language School, San Jose

So as we all know, and it’s a known fact…they are a more confident and aware person, child when they go into their schools

Jose Cortez, Teacher and Parent, Adelante Dual Language Academy, Alum Rock Union School District

	What are the benefits of bilingual education?
	What is the impact of the Pathway Awards?

Tovah Skiles, Spanish Teacher, Gunn High School, Palo Alto Unified School District

In your opinion, what are the benefits of providing language instruction to students?

How do you see bilingual or multilingual skills prepare our students for the global future?

Jeremia Cruz, Parent and Vice - Principal, Ida Jew Academies, Mount Pleasant Elementary School District

Why did you place your child in a dual language immersion program?

Arcelia Durazo, Parent of a K-6 English/Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program student, Sherman Oaks Community Charter School

Why did you place your child in a dual language immersion program?

What changes have you seen in your child since he started learning a second language?

Ngoc Nguyen, 12th Grade Student, enrolled in Vietnamese for Vietnamese Speakers Course, Yerba Buena High School, East Side Union High School District

What are the benefits of learning two languages?

Esmeralda Heredia, 4th Grade Student, enrolled in a K-8 Dual Language Immersion Program, Adelante Dual Language Academy, Alum Rock Union School District

How has learning two languages been beneficial to you?

Elisandro Cortez, 6th Grade Student, enrolled in a K-8 Dual Language Immersion Program, Adelante Dual Language Academy, Alum Rock Union School District

Has your life changed because of learning two languages?

Pavneet Kaur, 8th Grade Student, Khalsa Punjabi Language School and Ida Price Middle School

How does knowing two languages help you?

Can you think of an example to show the benefits of learning two languages?

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Justin Tsin, 9th Grade Student, enrolled in Spanish and Mandarin Saturday School and Gunn High School, Palo Alto Unified School District

How do you think knowing two or more languages will prepare you for a future career?

Tanvir Kaur Sandhu, 7th Grade Student, Khalsa Punjabi Language School and University Preparatory Academy

Why did you decide to study your primary language?

How does knowing two languages help you?

Laurel Fisher, 12th Grade Student, Gunn High School, Palo Alto Unified School District

Did learning another language change your life or the way you view the world? If yes, in what ways?

Matthew Mamaril, 8th Grade Student, completed a K-6 Dual Language Immersion Program at Sherman Oaks Community Charter School, Monroe Middle School, Campbell Union School District

What are the benefits of learning two languages?

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�ċThe ��ý Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is committed to serving, inspiring and promoting student and public school success. One of the SCCOE’s three-year goals is to improve equitable education and reduce access discrepancies to high quality education for all students...

�ċWhy has the ��ý Clara County Office of Education created the Biliteracy and World Languages Communications Toolkit?

The ��ý Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is committed to serving, inspiring and promoting student and public school success. One of the SCCOE’s three-year goals is to improve equitable education and reduce access discrepancies to high quality education for all students. To help address this goal, the SCCOE has developed a Communications Toolkit for building bilingual/biliteracy pathway awards and programs that promote the study of languages and cultures.

These programs have the potential to help eliminate the achievement gap for traditionally underserved students. All students, regardless of their language background, can succeed in learning another language and culture. Non-native English speaking students can benefit by maintaining and continuing development of their primary language while learning English or acquiring a third language. These programs will benefit native English speaking students by encouraging them to learn a second or third language in addition to developing academic literacy in English.

In the 21st century global society and economy, biliteracy and multilingualism, along with other distinct skills such as communication, collaboration and critical thinking are crucial for global competence. Even though many educators understand the importance of promoting 21st century skills, intentional efforts are needed to offer students a range of opportunities that will build these essential skills. The SCCOE is committed to promoting and supporting opportunities for all students to acquire these skills by creating this communications toolkit.

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Educating for Global Competence

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Educating Global Learners

Aiming to develop global competence, Multilingual Education Services support language and academic advancement through capacity building in partnership with school districts. Professional development and resources are available for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents to enrich language instruction and achievement across disciplines so that all students can successfully apply their 21st skills in pursuing their education and career:

Advocating proficiency in languages as a critical pathway to global competence
Communicating the importance of global competence
Sharing resources that expand and enrich the experiences of all students through examining issues with global significance, recognizing multiple perspectives, communicating with diverse audiences, and translating ideas into action to improve situations
Providing resources to strengthen and build language programs
Building partnerships with preK - 12 schools, institutions of higher education and businesses

Table of Contents
		Acknowledgments
		Message from the ��ý Clara County Superintendent of Schools
	1.	Why has the ��ý Clara County Office of Education created the Biliteracy and World Languages Communications Toolkit?
	2.	What is the toolkit?
	3.	What is the role of language in being globally competent?
	4.	Why should students learn a second language?
	5.	What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
	6.	What are Pathway Awards?
	7.	How can districts/schools establish Pathway Award programs?
	8.	What are the paths to reach biliteracy?
	9.	What are the Pathway Awards criteria?
	10.	What are the Seal of Biliteracy criteria?
	11.	How do you communicate with the media about award programs and the value of multilingualism?
	12.	What resources are available?
		Appendix A - Glossary of Terms
		Appendix B - World Languages Taught in Immersion, Middle and High Schools in ��ý Clara County 2016-17
		Appendix C - Elementary School Pathway Oral Presentation Rubric
		Appendix D - Middle School Pathway Oral Presentation Rubric
		Appendix E - World Languages Proficiency Tests and Online Course Work Options
		Appendix F - Resources

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​�ċWhy has the ������ý Clara County Office of Education created the Biliteracy and World Languages Communications Toolkit?

PowerPoint presentations for parents, educators, community members and business leaders.​

​������ýns Together’s Press Release​

​Educating for Global Competence​

"Shaping Our Global Future" Videos​

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