New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) honors high school graduates who demonstrate strong proficiency in English and at least one other world language. This prestigious recognition highlights students' language skills, prepares them for future opportunities, and celebrates the diversity of our multilingual society. Successful candidates earn a New York State Seal for their diploma and a medallion to wear at graduation from the New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages.
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES
Dr. Sabrina Nudo
Executive Director and Coordinator
Mid-State RBERN
Office: 315-431-8580
Cell: 315-956-9995<
snudo@ocmboces.org
World Language Leadership Circle:
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 (Virtual)
Enroll on Frontline/Mylearningplan HERE
New York State Seal of Biliteracy Scoring Day
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
Cayuga-Onondaga (CO) BOCES
Pam McHenry
pmchenry@cayboces.org
Jessical Killian
jkillian@jecsd.org
Seal of Biliteracy Consortium Meetings :
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00-3:00 (In-Person)
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00-3:00 (In-Person)
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00-3:00 (In-Person)
Enroll on Frontline/MyLearningPlan HERE
World Language Day
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) BOCES
Liz Amyot
eamyot@citiboces.org
NYSSB Meetings:
- Thursday, October 16, 2025 3:10-4:10 (Virtual)
- Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:10-4:10 (Virtual)
- Thursday, January 22, 2026 3:10-4:10 (Virtual)
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:10-4:10 (Virtual)
- Thursday, June 10, 2026 3:10-4:10 (Virtual)
Enroll on Frontline/MyLearningPlan HERE
NYSSB Student Seal Presentations CiTi South:
- April 29th
GST BOCES
Stephanie Stephens
ststephens@gstboces.org
Global Voices: GST World Language Network Meetings:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:30-4:30
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:30-4:30
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 3:30-4:30
Enroll on Frontline/MyLearningPlan HERE
Jefferson Lewis BOCES
Nadine OShaughnessy
NOShaughnessy@boces.com
NYSSB Meetings:
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 3:10-4:00pm (Virtual)
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025 3:10-4:00pm (Virtual)
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 3:10-4:00pm (Virtual)
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 3:10-4:00pm (Virtual)
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:10-4:00pm (Virtual)
Enroll on Frontline/MyLearningPlan HERE
Virtual World Language Celebration:
- Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24, 2026


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