Willowbrook students earn state-level world language recognition

Pictured are Willowbrook students who were honored by the school on April 17 for earning the State Seal of Biliteracy recognition (top) and the State Commendation toward Biliteracy recognition (bottom).

On April 17, Willowbrook honored 20 students who have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy recognition, as well as 41 students who have earned the State Commendation toward Biliteracy recognition.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. The State Commendation toward Biliteracy is given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. The level achieved by a student is determined by that student’s performance on a state-approved standardized assessment to measure English proficiency and proficiency in a foreign language.

The State Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation are placed on the student’s diploma and transcript as an official credential certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). State colleges and universities have the option to accept the State Seal of Biliteracy for college credit. To see a list of the Willowbrook students who received these recognitions, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3911. More names might be added to that list, as students have the opportunity to take the exam and earn these recognitions throughout the school year.

For questions or more information, contact District 88 Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Adam Cibulka at acibulka@dupage88.net or 630-530-3993. You also can visit the ISBE website at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Illinois-State-Seal-of-Biliteracy.aspx.