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The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ of Bilingual ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵand World Languages will be unveiling itsÌý2025-26 NYSSB Professional Learning Series in early September with webinar descriptions, dates, and registration links.Ìý This year's series will include webinars on the following topics:

1. Starting a NYSSB Program at Your School
2. Growing your NYSSB Program
3. The NYSSB for School Counselors
4. The NYSSB for Administrators
5. Supporting Various Populations to Earn the NYSSB (Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Heritage Language Speakers, World Language Students)
6. NYSSB Collaborations - PRHYLI and the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness
7. Approved Checkpoint C Assessments
8. How to Evaluate Student Performance on the Culminating Project
9. Organizing a School-wide, District-wide, or County-wide "World Language Day"
10. Preparing for the Culminating Project Visit
11. Organizing Your NYSSB CelebrationÌý
12. Reflecting on Your Seal Program
13. End of Year Reporting

These webinars, focused on the implementation of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, are offeredÌýfree of chargeÌýfor educators, counselors, and administrators working and studying in New York State educational institutions.Ìý (It is not necessary for your school to be implementing the NYSSB this year to attend these webinars.)Ìý All NYSSB webinars take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom.ÌýÌýRegistration is required for attendance and CTLE certificates.Ìý All webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing at a later date.Ìý Click here to access the list of webinar recordings.