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Seminole County highlights expanding world languages program as AP scores and biliteracy seals rise

Seminole County Public Schools Board · March 11, 2026
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District leaders told the school board the world languages program serves more than 13,000 students across six languages, reported AP Spanish and AP Spanish Literature pass rates well above state and global averages, and announced a May 7 recognition event for Seal of Biliteracy recipients.

Seminole County Public Schools on March 10 presented a multi-part update on its world languages and dual-language programs, highlighting enrollment, assessment results and program growth.

"In our world language classes, we do teach literacy skills," said Minnie Cardona, director of world languages, as she outlined the district framework aligned to ACTFL and Florida standards. Cardona told the board the district currently offers Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Latin, Chinese and Japanese and that more than 13,000 students are enrolled in world…

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