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Coordinator  \na. Per 680.20e)2)A) , a participating school shall designate at least one individual to serve as a coordinator of the Program.  \n I attest that the Coordinator listed in this application will serve as the Program contact for the designated school year  \n2. Webinar  \na. Per 680.20e)2)B) , The Coordinator shall participate in training approved by the State Board before awarding the Seal and the Commendation  \n I attest that the Coordinator listed in this application shall participate in the training.  \n3. Assessment procedures  \na. Per 680.20 , a school may award the State Seal when a student demonstrates a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English. 680.20 a)1)iv) defines an approved assessment, 680.20a)3) outlines the Alternative Evidence Method, and 680.20b) outlines methods of demonstrating English proficiency.  \nI attest that the Coordinator is familiar with the methods of demonstrating proficiency as outlined in 680.20 and familiar with the Department’s Approved Assessment guidance.  \n4. Annual Report  \na. Per 680.20 e)4) , the school shall submit an annual report to the State Board no later than September 15 of each year.  \n I attest that the school will submit student awards no later than September 15 after the recipients graduate.  \n5. Publicize Program  \na. Per 680.20 e)5) , the school shall make available information about the Program to parents and students by posting on the school website and in the student handbook the following information: general information about the Program and the opportunity for students to participate; a description of the process a student would use to demonstrate proficiency, an estimate of the costs students might incur to demonstrate proficiency, and the name and contact information for any individuals designated to serve as the coordinator of the Program.  \n I attest that the mandated information regarding the Illinois State Seal ofBiliteracy will be available on our website and in the student handbook.  \ncontinued next page  \n6. Record Keeping  \na. Per 105 ILCS 5/2-3 . 159 g) a school shall maintain appropriate records to identify pupils who have earned a State Seal of Biliteracy and shall make the appropriate designation on the diploma and transcript of each pupil.  \n I attest that the school will maintain records of recipients and designate the award on student transcriptsand diplomas.  \nSignature  \nI, the undersigned administrator, attest that the information provided and assured in this application is accurate.  \nDigital or Original Signature of Print Name of Chief School Administrator Date  \nChief School Administrator","cbCaipAmeoStMjNc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipAmeoStMjNc","pdf",220375,"English","# Applicant Attestations\n## Coordinator\n## Webinar\n## Assessment procedures\n## Annual Report\n## Publicize Program\n## Record Keeping\n# Signature","[{\"question\":\"What coordinator-related attestations are required in this application?\",\"answer\":\"The chief coordinator must be designated as the program contact for the school year, and the coordinator must participate in State Board-approved training before the Seal and commendation are awarded.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the program define when a school may award the State Seal?\",\"answer\":\"A school may award the Seal when a student demonstrates a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English, following the approved assessment and alternative evidence method guidance.\"},{\"question\":\"What reporting and record-keeping obligations does the school confirm?\",\"answer\":\"The school attests it will submit an annual report to the State Board no later than September 15 each year. 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