Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy - Using SIS for annual applications and awards - Application to Participate

Oct 10, 2026

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Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy guidance for districts using SIS to complete annual applications and manage awards. It outlines application timing (Aug 1–Oct 1), access and eligibility prerequisites for viewing and submitting, and a newer application format effective Aug 1, 2026. The document describes required district information and coordinator attestations covering licensing, approved coordinator training, assessment and evidence procedures, and commitments to annual reporting, publicizing the program, and maintaining records for diplomas and transcripts.

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Application to Participate

Application to Participate Overview

Application to Participate: School Year

Application to Participate: Contact Information

Application to Participate: Attestations/Assurances

Application to Participate: Superintendent Verification

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The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy Using SIS for annual applications and awards 1 Application to Participate To be completed annually 2 Application to Participate Overview • Annually between August 1 and October 1 • User must have RCDT administrator access to view and complete the application. • District must have active enrollments in Grades 11-12 to view and complete the application. • Application has new format as of August 1, 2026. • Applications submitted after October 1 have additional stipulations. • No application will be accepted with fewer than 45 days 3 until the district's graduation date . Application to Participate: School Year • Select the school year you are applying for from the dropdown menu – Remember "school year" refers to the graduation year of the senior class. School year 2027 is the 2026-27 school year. 4 Application to Participate: Contact Information • District Information (district name, phone number, address, city, state, and ZIP code) will pre-populate . • Contact information (name, phone number, email, address, city, state, and ZIP code) must be completed 5 for the program coordinator. Application to Participate: Attestations/Assurances 6 Application to Participate: Attestations/Assurances 1-3 Each attestation/assurance must be checked to complete the application . 1. Coordinator • Per 23 Ill. Adm . Code 680.20(e)(2)(A) , a participating district shall designate at least one individual to serve as a coordinator of the Program . This person shall hold a Professional Educator License endorsed in an administrative area issued pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm . Code 25. • I attest that the Coordinator listed in this application holds a Professional Educator License endorsed in an administrative area . 2. Webinar • Per 23 Ill. Adm . Code 680.20(e)(2)(B) , the Coordinator shall participate in training approved by the State Board before awarding the Seal and the Commendation • I attest that the Coordinator listed in this application shall participate in the training. 3. Assessment procedures • Per 23 Ill. Adm . Code 680.20 , a district 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, 680.20(a)(3) outlines the Alternative Evidence Method, and 680.20(b) outlines methods of demonstrating English proficiency. • I 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 . 7 8 Application to Participate: Attestations/Assurances 4-6 4. Annual Report • Per 23 Ill. Adm . Code 680.20(e)(4) , the district shall submit an annual report to the State Board no later than September 15 of each year. • I attest that the district will submit student awards no later than September 15 after the recipients graduate . 5. Publicize Program • Per 23 Ill. Adm . Code 680.20(e)(5) , the district shall make available information about the Program to parents and students by posting on the district 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 asthe coordinator of the Program . • I attest that the mandated information regarding the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy will be available on our website and in the student handbook. 6. Record Keeping • Per 105 ILCS 5/2-3.159(g), a district 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. • I attest th

FAQs

When can districts submit the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy application in SIS?

Applications are completed annually between August 1 and October 1. Submissions after October 1 have additional stipulations.

What district eligibility and access are required to view and complete the application?

The user must have RCDT administrator access to view and complete the application, and the district must have active enrollments in Grades 11–12 to view and complete it.

Which assurances must be checked to complete the application?

The application requires checking attestations/assurances covering the coordinator’s required administrative license, coordinator training approved by the State Board, assessment procedures for biliteracy proficiency, annual reporting by September 15, publicizing the program, and maintaining records for the state seal designation on diplomas and transcripts.

Oct 10, 2026

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