Seal of Biliteracy

The Missouri Seal is intended to be earned by graduating high school students as well as awarded and celebrated at the culmination of the students’ senior year. Native English speaking students may acquire the second language through traditional world language classrooms, community-based programs, at home, worldly experiences or any other method attempted by the student. English learners (ELs) and other heritage language learners are also eligible. It is important to emphasize that ALL students acquiring any language in addition to English is a potential awardee. As the Missouri Seal is intended to promote not only the acquisition of a second language but also the participation in a global society and economy, a measure of sociocultural competency is required of all students earning the Missouri Seal.

-Information provided by the MO Seal of Biliteracy Implementation Guide.

Liberty Public Schools uses the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) test to assess students' language proficiency. Students must score at Intermediate 3 (I-3) or above in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to earn the MO Seal of Biliteracy. Students who score at the advanced level (A) in all domains (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) will earn the Distinguished MO Seal of Biliteracy.

• Serves to certify attainment of biliteracy to employers, universities, and the community
• University incentives
• Official documentation on high school transcript
• Recognition at high school graduation ceremony
• Special recognition from the district (students are awarded a medal, graduation cord, and certificate)