Author: Alexis Jamin

A skilled teacher leading an English lesson, illustrating the ESOL endorsement

The ESOL Endorsement in Florida: Requirements and How to Earn It

The ESOL endorsement in Florida explained: what it is, who needs it under the Consent Decree, the requirements, and how teachers earn it.
A teacher helping a student, illustrating what is ESOL

What Is ESOL? English for Speakers of Other Languages Explained

What is ESOL? English for Speakers of Other Languages explained: what it means, how it differs from ESL and ELL, and how it works in schools.
A teacher with young students, illustrating ESOL in Florida

ESOL in Florida: A District Leader’s Guide to English Learner Services

ESOL in Florida explained: the META Consent Decree, how ELLs are identified and served, WIDA ACCESS, funding, and what district leaders should do.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the Florida Seal of Biliteracy

Florida Seal of Biliteracy: Gold and Silver Requirements

Florida Seal of Biliteracy: the Gold and Silver seals, the proficiency levels needed, the assessments accepted, and how students earn the award.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy: Requirements and How to Earn It

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy: the requirements, the proficiency level needed, the assessments the state accepts, and how students earn the award.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy: Requirements and How to Earn It

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy: the requirements, the proficiency level needed, the assessments the state accepts, and how students earn the award.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the New York Seal of Biliteracy

New York Seal of Biliteracy: Requirements and Pathways

New York Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB): the requirements, the coursework and assessment pathways, and how students earn the award.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy

Illinois Seal of Biliteracy: Requirements and How to Earn It

Illinois Seal of Biliteracy: the requirements, the proficiency level needed, the assessments the state accepts, and how students earn the award.
Students in a language classroom, illustrating the California Seal of Biliteracy

California Seal of Biliteracy: Requirements and How to Earn It

California Seal of Biliteracy: the requirements (ELA, GPA, and the AP/IB/coursework language pathways), how to earn it, and what it means for students.
Students studying languages, illustrating Seal of Biliteracy by state

Seal of Biliteracy by State: Criteria Across the U.S.

Seal of Biliteracy by state: how criteria differ across the U.S., which assessments states accept, and where to check your state's exact requirements.