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Alpine School District says its world‑language students outpace state average for Utah Seal of Biliteracy
Summary
Alpine School District presenters told the Utah State Board of Education that a shift to proficiency‑based instruction and ongoing teacher professional learning raised Seal of Biliteracy rates; Alpine awarded more than 650 seals last year and reported roughly 10–11% of seniors earned the credential versus a 4% statewide average.
Jody Lindsay, world language specialist for Alpine School District, told the Utah State Board of Education that the district has increased student proficiency in world languages after shifting instruction toward communicative proficiency and frequent professional learning.
Lindsay said Alpine began testing Level 3, 4 and AP students on the same exam used for dual‑language students and that the district tests speaking, writing, listening and reading. "We are moving our students really from at level…
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