The State of Connecticut has approved the Seal of Biliteracy, a distinction created to recognize graduating seniors who are literate in more than one language. Connecticut’s passing of the Seal of Biliteracy demonstrates the state’s recognition that bilingualism is an important asset when seeking admissions to college as well as when applying for employment. Learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy here.

Windham Public School graduating seniors that demonstrate proficiency in a world language other than English and that show interest in this award have their abilities to speak, read, and write the language tested. Students that qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy then receive an award, a seal on their diploma, and have a special designation on their academic transcripts.

In our increasingly diverse world, employers are searching for bilingual candidates. The Seal of Biliteracy is one way for students with this attribute to demonstrate their skills on their résumés, further preparing them for college and career. This award not only honors students’ hard work, but also signals to businesses students’ highly demanded linguistic prowess.