Bilingual / Multilingual Seal Program
PLANNING INFORMATION
Minnesota Bilingual and Multilingual Seal and World Language Proficiency Certificate
“ Language isn ’ t a ‘ credit for graduation ’ to check off , but a skill that ‘ checks you in ’ to future opportunity .” -ACTFL , Egnatz , 2017
Minnesota has a system to reward students for proficiency in one or more languages . Students will have a notation entered on their high school transcript upon graduation to reflect proficiency in multiple languages .
To achieve functional language proficiency in more than one language a student must make it a long-term goal . This applies to both heritage speakers of languages other than English as well as students studying a world language . Proficiency is directly related to the number of hours spent studying the language over long-term , therefore , students should plan how they will achieve this goal over time . A student ’ s chances of achieving functional proficiency increase the earlier a student starts studying a language .
Benefits :
The Bilingual / Multilingual Seal program gives students in grades 10 , 11 and 12 an opportunity to earn college credit from the Minnesota State system , a statewide network of 30 colleges and 7 universities with 54 campuses across Minnesota .
Additional Benefits :
• To encourage students to study languages .
• To certify attainment of biliteracy .
• To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language biliteracy skills .
• To provide universities an additional method to recognize applicants seeking admission .
• To prepare learners with 21st century skills .
• To recognize the value of foreign language and native language instruction in public schools .
• To strengthen intergroup relationships , affirm the value of diversity , and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community .
Eligibility :
• Both heritage speakers and world language students who have worked towards functional proficiency in English and another language are eligible to test and to prove abilities .
• In addition to demonstrating the required proficiency levels in a language other than English on an assessment based on the America Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages ( ACTFL ), students must demonstrate mastery of Minnesota ’ s English language proficiency standards
• Satisfactorily complete all required English language arts credits
• Every high school in the AHSD has a system in place to verify and award the MN Bilingual / Multilingual Seal and World Language Proficiency Certificate . virtual academy
Anoka-Hennepin middle school
What is Anoka-Hennepin Virtual Academy ?
Anoka-Hennepin Virtual Academy ( AHVA ) is a credentialed K-12 learning provider through the state of Minnesota that uses the approved Anoka- Hennepin curriculum . AHVA offers a complete * middle school curriculum that meets the state and district ’ s graduation requirements . AHVA Middle School offers student support services and follows district policies for indistrict transfers , open enrollment , and student performance standards .
Computers will be provided to students who need them and learning will be supported by an enhanced technology platform . Anoka-Hennepin Virtual Academy students receive support from a team of licensed education and guidance professionals . This experienced staff is committed to meeting the academic , social , and post-secondary needs of each Virtual Academy student . Classes meet in a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions .
AHVA ’ s administrative office is based at Anoka-Hennepin ’ s Secondary Technical Education Program ( STEP ) on the grounds of Anoka Technical College , 1353 W . Hwy 10 , Anoka . If you have questions , you can find out more on the Anoka-Hennepin website or call 763-433-4040 .
* AHVA is not able to offer all of the elective classes that the traditional schools do .
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