NYSSB Book Club: Action Plan Next Steps by https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd Reflect and share your next steps for NYSSB implementation. Post your response by clicking the plus button below. Include your name so you can purposefully connect with others. en-us 2025-05-21 18:51:02 UTC 2025-05-21 21:45:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850845 refining implementation to make it more efficient and successful

]]> 2025-05-21 21:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850845 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850856 I will find out who may be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy (students)

]]> 2025-05-21 21:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850856 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850960 Erin-Increasing participation next year and fine-tuning the work I did this year.


]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461850960 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851065 Continuing work on a timeline for promotion to get a good start on implementation


]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851065 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851104 Student presentations at BOE, interactive bulletin board, menu of presentation options, family newsletter

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851104 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851200 Looking to see how to Promote the Seal of Biliteracy throughout our school and refine the practices that we have in place.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851200 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851215 Ashley Stegner

I really enjoyed collaborating and working with teachers from other districts to learn what they are doing. Looking forward to adjusting how our school is growing and adjusting the Seal to reach more students!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851215 lrivera115 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851251 Next steps... a big one is to debrief with my teachers and work on ways to continue spreading the word about the Seal within our community.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851251 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851275 Our next step is to incorporate the culminating SEAL project into our dual credit level 4/5 courses!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851275 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851315 Time line for efficiency.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851315 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851339 Elizabeth Needham

Next year, we will be working on creating our own "Celebration Day Model" to have all seal candidates present their culminating projects on the same day. This will make it a more ceremonious event, and it will reduce the time burden of scheduling multiple presentations over a several month period. We are excited to make these changes!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851339 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851363 I am feeling really motivated to revamp my Seal project. I want students to create a product based on their research that they can talk about. OR, I want to look into collecting products from many units to use in a portfolio as if they were designing a booth. Maybe even do an International Fair? My mind is blowing up with ideas!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851363 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851378 My next steps are to share the document created today with the SEAL of Biliteracy committee in our building and to start to improve our promotion and outreach to students.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851378 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851390 Short term: 

1) Increase WL enrollment at the levels 4+

2) Connect heritage learners with opportunities to show their language skills

]]> 2025-05-21 21:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851390 ealizo1 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851550 I want to continue promoting and creating awareness while also making sure everyone involved in my school is on the same page.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851550 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851586 Continue to find ways for our ELLs to earn the seal in their L1. Bring in more community awareness around our heritage speakers.


]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851586 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851731 Increase participation of students and involve more teachers

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851731 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851734 As a teacher, start dialogue about embedding into curriculum and look at alignment between World Languages and ENL.


]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851734 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851744 Christine S. - Continue to spread awareness in our school and community.

Find ways to determine which students that are not in WL courses might be eligible to earn the SoBl.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851744 ksimeone https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851754 Kerri-

Continue promoting SoBL in my classes. Ask for a SoBL bulletin board. Push the implementation planning process for September using pp.154-155.


]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851754 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851768 Looking to increase our numbers overall and strengthen our promotion efforts

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851768 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851794 My next step is to use the next few weeks to promote the seal to 10th and 11th graders. I would also like to identify the students who are interested in earning the seal at an earlier date next year, so they can start their projects sooner!!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851794 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851800 Immediate next step will be to debrief with other teachers at my school who have been participating in this book study.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851800 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851809 I will put a committee together BEFORE we leave for summer break. I will also contact the neighboring district for help in starting the SEAL in my school.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851809 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851839 Next step is start planning for next year, implementing all the great ideas I got from this amazing book study! Thank you


]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851839 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851969 Grow my list of Seal partners in the school first and then in the community. I hope to find more cheerleaders that can help me by encouraging the students to keep working towards their goals and checking in with them for their deadlines.


]]> 2025-05-21 21:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461851969 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852104 Try to promote the SEAL to more students including ELLs and heritage learners while streamlining the process to improve participation and celebrate students accomplishment!

-Lauren Santella

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852104 dayanaragarcia2 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852144 Dayanara Garcia

I want to improve the organization of the SoBL team and have more clearly defined roles. I would like to improve the culminating projects timeline and reach out to community members. AND connect with you all for support! I need it!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852144 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852173 Colleen Clark-Apelanz

My next steps are to reach out to stakeholders in the community and within the school to give information on the Seal and let students and families know about it in order to increase participation from heritage speakers and make the Seal more equitable.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852173 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852233 Continue working, promoting, and implementing the Seal of Biliteracy.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852233 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852268 Marisol Marcin

Continue to connect with local teachers to strengthen the language programs beyond graduation.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852268 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852287 I am finally so ready to start the Seal at my school. I feel well informed and well prepared. Wonderful book club and collaboration. My team members shared u valuable information and experience. I’m grateful.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852287 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852378 sending out information letters and sample application to grades 6-12 families to increase family involvement. Contacting colleges that students are accepting to in order to build community, embedding presentations in world language and English class curriculum, creating a video of previous presentations to share with stakeholders, connecting with seal of civic readiness coordinator.. doing in class presentations


]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852378 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852427 Begin steps to further coordinate with the middle school to build the seal at the lower grades and further develop community connections in our amazing & diverse community!

]]> 2025-05-21 21:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461852427 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853032 Next step is to celebrate! Then we will take a look at the long term data and find ways to promote the seal to include more studetns and more languages. I also want to share out committee responsibilities more equitably - with the increase in students come an increase in workload so we need to plan ahead for this :)

]]> 2025-05-21 21:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853032 edouce https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853115 Finding new ways or pathways to increase the number of Seal recipients.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853115 kthomas121 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853754 I'm working on reaching out to local districts to consider having our own sort of Biliteracy day of presentations similar to BOCES upstate. That's my dream for our area's programs.

]]> 2025-05-21 21:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461853754 https://padlet.com/nyswl/ds7qxvqbrpswohqd/wish/3461854305 Create a network for Polish educators to support Polish Seal of Biliteracy efforts

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