Module 1 - Getting Started

Welcome to Module 1 - Getting Started of the NYSSB Guidance Toolkit!

Module 1 is an overview of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy program, providing the essential information for any school exploring or beginning the process of planning for or implementing the NYSSB.

Module 1 Materials

• Before You Start document for Seal of Biliteracy Coordinators (PDF)
• Agenda (PDF)
• Module Presentation Options
  • Module 1 Video (MP4)
  • Module 1 PowerPoint Show with Narration (PPS) (Pull down "Open" menu, click "Open in PowerPoint" or "Show in Explorer")
  • Module 1 PowerPoint Show without Narration (PPS) (Pull down "Open" menu, click "Open in PowerPoint" or "Show in Explorer")
  • Module 1 Slides (PDF)
  • Module 1 Script (PDF)
• Supplementary Materials
  • NYSSB Timeline
  • NYSSB Handbook (PDF)
  • Criteria to Earn the Seal of Biliteracy (PDF)
  • School Notification Form Template (PDF)
  • Culminating Project Notification Form Template (PDF)
  • Seal Request Form Template (PDF)
  • End-of-Year Data Form (XLSX)

For more information on the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, please visit our website or contact nyssb@nysed.gov. 

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