Promoting Multilingualism in Schools

Promoting Multilingualism in Schools: A Framework for Implementing the Seal of Biliteracy

This new title examines a comprehensive framework for implementing the Seal of Biliteracy in the classroom. Covering all aspects of the Seal of Biliteracy’ s movement, this book will help you frame the work in your school and community, ensure access for all students, and evaluate your efforts, among other critical aspects of using the framework in learning.

Dr. Kristin J. Davin is an associate professor of Foreign Language Education in the Cato College of Education. She teaches undergraduate and graduate foreign and second language methodology and assessment courses. She was the recipient of the Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education from ACTFL in 2020. Dr. Amy J. Heineke is Professor of Multilingual Teaching & Learning in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on teacher education for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms, with strands focused on pre-service and in-service teachers’ preparation for emergent bilinguals and language policy work in practice to support students’ learning and language development.