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District formalizes seal of biliteracy process, adds Lakota oral assessment option
Summary
District staff presented an updated district seal of biliteracy policy that uses state ELA/ACT measures and AP/ACTFL exams as pathways; staff added a Lakota oral proficiency option and said one student has applied for a Spanish AP pathway this year.
District staff described a formalized process for awarding the State of South Dakota’s Seal of Biliteracy to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and in one or more additional languages, including Lakota.
Bobbie Jo Donovan, district college and career manager, explained the mechanics of the program and the assessments the district will accept. For the English requirement the district will use the state English language arts assessment where available and will transition to ACT scores beginning with the 2025–26 school year.…
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