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District 209 presenter outlines bilingual/biliteracy seal and potential college credit for students
Summary
A multilingual department staff member described a biliteracy/bilingual seal program for students, explained it can yield college credits from partner institutions (citing Eastern Illinois University as an example), and encouraged families to consider multiple postsecondary pathways.
Nora Delgado Bergen, a member of District 209’s multilingual department, described a bilingual/biliteracy recognition program during a BKAC meeting and explained how earning the district’s seal can translate to college credit at some institutions. Delgado Bergen said some colleges partner with the seal program and gave Eastern Illinois University as an example, noting it may award credit to students who earn the seal.
She framed the seal as an option that supports students whether they plan to attend a four-year college or pursue vocational training, and she urged families to view multiple pathways to success. Delgado Bergen said students who earn the recognition may receive an academic cord for graduation and that some higher-education partners offer credit (the presentation cited Eastern Illinois as offering 12 credits for the seal).
The presenter invited families to learn more by scheduling time with multilingual staff and to sign up for support so their students can pursue the seal and possible college credit. The session was informational; no program adoption or formal district vote was reported at the meeting.
