The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy: A Policy Advocacy Document

<p>This report advocates for my district's participation in the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy Program, which became law in August, 2013. This program places value on developing bilingual or multilingual citizens. Through the demonstration of proficiency in English and one or more foreign languages, students can earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, which is recognized on high school diplomas and transcripts. Due to the inherent educational value of language study and the importance of developing cross-cultural 21st century skills, this report analyzed the educational, economic, social and political contexts within which the decision to participate in this program was made. Furthermore, attaining these language skills positively affects students' college admissions and future employment opportunities, preparing them for an increasing global environment.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Finan, John L

Contributors dc:contributor

• Vicki Gunther
• Tema Okun
• Edward McNally

• Biliteracy
• Bilingualism
• Multilingual
• Educational Leadership
• Language Policy
• Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
• Education
• Educational Administration and Supervision

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/85

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1088