• Sello de alfabetización en dos idiomas - Selo de letramento em dois idiomas

    State Seal of Biliteracy and Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy Awards

    In June 2020, Framingham Public Schools is proudly awarding the State Seal of Biliteracy and Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy Awards to students in grades 5, 8, and 12, who have made significant steps towards developing biliteracy skills and/or attained functional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages.


     State Seal of Biliteracy and LOC Biliteracy Awards     Seal of Biliteracy Sello de alfabetización en dos idiomas - Selo de letramento em dois idiomas


    These awards promote biliteracy as an asset and rewards students’ hard work and dedication to becoming bilingual and biliterate world citizens.

    Why FPS offers students this opportunity?
    We:

    • value bilingualism and biliteracy.
    • honor the skills our students attain and encourage them to continue their studies throughout their schooling (and beyond!)
    • strengthen intergroup relationships and honoring the multiple cultures and languages in a community.
    • prepare students with vital 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society.

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    Eligibility RequirementsCriterios de elegibilidadCritérios de elegibilidade

    If you are interested in participating in the opportunity, please complete this commitment to participate by January 7th, 2019.  If the deadline has passed, please contact the Office of Bilingual Education at 508-626-9171. The form is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

    The Statement of Bilingualism (in English and the Partner Language)  and completed Community Service Logs are due by April 1st, 2020.
    There will be a celebration organized in early May for the award recipients and participants.

    If you have any questions, please contact Gen Grieci or Evanggelia Diamantopoulos in the Office of Bilingual Education at 508-626-9171 and/or ediamano@framingham.k12.ma.us. 

    Additional Information:

    Letters to Families in English, Spanish and Portuguese
    Community Service Form
    Commitment Forms:  English, Spanish and Portuguese
    Presentations shared with Families written in... 
    English
    Spanish
    Portuguese

     Seal of Biliteracy Sello de alfabetización en dos idiomas - Selo de letramento em dois idiomas