1. WSD Pathway to Biliteracy Awards Board Presentation June 2015

2. What are the Pathway to Biliteracy Awards?
Specialized awards given to any student who meets the OCDE biliteracy criteria
Biliteracy ribbons given in preschool, Kindergarten, third, fifth or sixth grades
Biliteracy medal given in eighth grade

3. Why offer the Pathway to Biliteracy Awards?
Honors the achievement of our students
Strengthens community connections
Encourages the pursuit of biliteracy/multiliteracy
Affirms positive attitudes towards multilingualism
Validates the use of multiple languages for students
Encourages college and career readiness
Prepares students with 21st century skills

4. Benefits of the Pathway to Biliteracy Awards
State Seal of Biliteracy
Competitive advantage for scholarships
Competitive advantage college admission
Certification of biliteracy for employers and colleges