Celebrating Multilingualism
2024
Celebrating and Honoring the Linguistic Diversity in our District
ESPAÑOL:
Desde una computadora o portátil, haga clic en "Translate" (Traducir) en el cuadro negro. Desde un teléfono celular o tableta, haga clic en el icono de Accesibilidad en la parte inferior de la pantalla y después haga clic en "Translate" (Traducir).
PORTUGUÊS:
No computador/laptop clique em "Translate" (Traduzir) na caixa preta. No celular/tablete clique no ícone Accessibilidade na parte inferior da tela e clique em 'Translate' (Traduzir).
ENGLISH:
On a computer/laptop, click "Translate" in the black box. On a mobile phone/tablet click the Accessibility Icon at the bottom of your phone screen and then click 'translate'.
The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy and Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction is awarded to students in grade 12 that have attained high functional and academic levels of listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency in two or more languages.
This award:
encourages students to study and master languages;
certifies attainment of biliteracy skills;
recognizes the value of language diversity;
provides employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;
provides universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high-level skills in languages;
prepares students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and
strengthens intergroup communication and honors the multiple cultures and languages in a community.
Seal of Biliteracy Award Recipients
Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction Recipients
Seal of Biliteracy Recipients
Seal of Biliteracy Recipients
Pathway Biliteracy Awards
The Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy and Framingham Public Schools Love of Languages Awards are pathway awards given to students in grades 5, 8 and 12 that celebrates the student's language development trajectory, promotes multiliteracy as an asset and rewards students’ hard work and dedication to becoming multilingual and multiliterate world citizens.
The pathway awards also:
honor the skills our students attain and encourage them to continue their study throughout their schooling (and beyond!) and
strengthen intergroup relationships and honoring the diverse cultures and languages in our community.
Parabéns! Congratulations! ¡Felicidades! Συγχαρητήρια! Toutes nos félicitations!
Congratulations to the participants of the Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy Award, Framingham Public Schools Love of Languages Participation Award, Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy and Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction!
We are very proud of your accomplishments!
FPS: Department of Multilingual Education
Mission Statement:
The Multilingual Education Department offers research-based programs and exemplary instruction for multilingual learners in the Framingham Public Schools. FPS has a diverse student population and currently instructs students from over 70 countries who speak approximately 72 languages.
We are committed to offering the highest quality of educational experiences to all students through language development programs in Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, French, American Sign Language and English that foster social and academic language proficiency and mastery of grade level content-area standards, while simultaneously building on and celebrating students' cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, practices, and experiences.
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/domain/67
Location: 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 626-9171
Thank you for helping us celebrate the accomplishments of the students we serve!