NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Students

The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) was established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English.

The intent of the NYSSB is to:

• Affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society
• Encourage the study of language
• Identify high school graduates with language and
  biliteracy skills for employer
  
• Provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission
• Prepare students with twenty-first century skills
• Recognize the value of world and home language instruction in schools.

For more information, please contact:
Executive Director of the Department of Multilingual Education:
Abel Perez-Pherett: at RCSD Central Office, 131 W. Broad Street, 14614
Email: abel.perezpherett@rcsdk12.org
Contact Number: 585-262-8270

Director of Bilingual Education:
Analy Cruz-Phommany at RCSD Central Office, 131 W. Broad Street, 14614
Email: analy.cruz-phommany@rcsdk12.org
Contact Number: 585-262-8203