--- title: MDE Seal of Biliteracy on Extempore image: https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hubfs/mn%20logo%20no%20background.png --- [![Extempore ](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Extemporeapp_August2018%20Theme/images/extempore-logo.png?width=801&height=256&name=extempore-logo.png "Extempore ")](https://extemporeapp.com/) [![Extempore ](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hubfs/Extemporeapp_August2018%20Theme/images/extempore-logo.svg "Extempore ")](https://extemporeapp.com/?__hstc=233546881.1e24db59c4c04fd9244396603c5081ae.1533528575364.1533528575364.1533531941412.2&__hssc=233546881.34.1533531941412&__hsfp=2848525548) - [Home](http://extemporeapp.com/) - How it Works - [How it Works](https://extemporeapp.com/how-it-works) - [A Language Lab Alternative](https://extemporeapp.com/how-it-works/language-lab-alternative) - Resources - [Blog](https://extemporeapp.com/blog) - [Professional Development](https://extemporeapp.com/resources/professional-development) - [Grab and Go Tasks](https://extemporeapp.com/resources/extempore-grab-and-go-tasks) - [Avant Sample Assessments](https://extemporeapp.com/resources/avant-sample-assessments) - [Request Demo](https://extemporeapp.com/request-a-demo) [Teacher Login](https://cms.extemporeapp.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f) [Student Login](https://student.extemporeapp.com/) ![Copy of Copy of Prepare Students for the IELTS Speaking test](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Prepare%20Students%20for%20the%20IELTS%20Speaking%20test.png?width=900&name=Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Prepare%20Students%20for%20the%20IELTS%20Speaking%20test.png)   ### Welcome Minnesota Bilingual Seals Assessment Administrators!   We are excited to partner with the Minnesota Department of Education to deliver the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Assessments. This webpage is dedicated to providing district contacts with everything they need to know regarding the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Assessments.  - [Training Course for 2026-27 School Year](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/mde-seals-assessment#training) - [Minnesota Bilingual Seals Assessments + Extempore Assessment Request Form](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/mde-seals-assessment#request)  - [The Test of Assurance Security Form](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/mde-seals-assessment#request) - [Student Handbooks & Administrator](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/mde-seals-assessment#handbooks) - [Practice for Minnesota Bilingual Seals Assessment](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/mde-seals-assessment#practice) --- ### **Available Languages** For the fall of the 2026-27 school year, Extempore & MDE will be offering assessments for the languages listed below:  ![MDE Pricing-1](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDE%20Pricing-1.png?width=1049&height=606&name=MDE%20Pricing-1.png)   *(MDE covers the cost of the license on Extempore. Pricing above also reflects this discount)* --- Enroll in the free training course and view the slides for test information. Contact Extempore with any questions (schedule below).   ### Please [Click](https://training.extemporeapp.com/) to take The Training course Below [![MDE Bilingual Seals Assessment Training Course](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDE%20Bilingual%20Seals%20Assessment%20Training.png?width=553&height=311&name=MDE%20Bilingual%20Seals%20Assessment%20Training.png)](https://training.extemporeapp.com/) (updated 12/03/2024) [Click here to view training slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/134w8F9j9n1ebSGlNjUxlEeJV8O7vQ6bj__gbQx0uoxM/edit?usp=sharing)       ### Need A Seals Test For Your School/District? ### Step 1: Sign the Assurance of Test Security Form [![Assurance of test security](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4686064/interactive-195713009584.png)](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLWJ%2F9NK0yGBAV1rNljDW3fAczvrKaDcZxN0pSSUhlBG6ALpN9n3zt79FKX3UsZPbYSiTKbR3sjx0KaJJctnfVdNUh%2BlUdSNzkr3GzhguYryEKIF%2B21Nl9IbHKmKGLOhNnezk%2B6sCVa0jntrd7MlsA5EufZE2vPvriUxJwWImB8qJFWVPkvrrkgrK2lypNRdlJXhnger7eL9g%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=195713009584&portalId=4686064) *Please make sure to sign the Test of Assurance Security Form once you request a test, Extempore will not provide any test information until the form has been signed. * ### Step 2: Submit the request form Below [![Request an assessment](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4686064/interactive-195711035048.png)](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK6nS54HSFQvFP8B7L7nHQJQ2jxsquJHlgpch0muUjAiz5Xm%2FiF1%2B3CSZHR4Nvmj54kkGwusiXm762QizH7ECwCch4XZe8zpO31rWmsGEbyRFfoAuypQffr4kWU4iBIqPVnKSVCMhhmr39D8dnaxg9DMewAfotYWOQ8eLV9xhpoZzW19z5OXqeizI5QodnxhrlvdTmLbdFL5lph&webInteractiveContentId=195711035048&portalId=4686064) *Please submit requests a minimum of one week in advance of when you plan to administer the test(s).*   ### Step 3 (optional): Request Practice Tests [![Request a practice test](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4686064/interactive-195713034632.png)](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLI2jGC%2FttLD11r%2BzdnUxucBLGMavBx%2F55cdlBpAryTO7cPf5JgXXpm%2FycvQbdk7tv8wEROA1mgCpNxI3XmxyFdsas9B1Ow4V2hRlRRs%2BAlzfr9X%2BAHcfLNMK%2BM%2BK%2B8le7uDQohaVd2MpkTfw8NevxqiCr8qMzLIFTFIUymLQUwAxVAQQvFT2%2FZD8m0geD3eWLmPEMePgXGol18I&webInteractiveContentId=195713034632&portalId=4686064) *Amharic, Hmong, Somali & Vietnamese practice listening & reading on Extempore (12 multiple choice questions), and speaking & writing on [Avant Assessment](https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests#STAMP-WS).* *Karen & Oromo practice listening & reading (12 multiple choice questions) and speaking & writing on Extempore (3 prompts).* *Your teachers work with students to provide feedback.*     Note: If a student requests a re-test, districts will be responsible for the full re-test fee. [Click here](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hubfs/Bilingual%20Seals%20Test%20Proctoring%20Guidelines%20August%202025.pdf) to request a re-test:  - Reading OR listening re-test = $13 - Speaking OR writing re-test = $25 --- --- ### **Handbooks - Download below for a detailed overview!**   [![Administrator Handbook](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022-12-14_22-34-52.jpg?width=383&height=113&name=2022-12-14_22-34-52.jpg)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aocrZRuLbu_Ubt2_qvshv3fB8uDuU8Mr/view?usp=sharing)[![Student Handbook](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022-12-14_22-32-42.jpg?width=380&height=112&name=2022-12-14_22-32-42.jpg)](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/hubfs/Extempore%20MDE%20Bilingual%20Seals%20Student%20Handbook%20%20(1).pdf)   --- ### What is Extempore? Extempore is an online platform designed to support practice and assessment in any subject, at all levels of proficiency, in a way that is convenient for the teacher and the student. Creating more reading, listening, writing, and speaking opportunities, to help reach the goal for your students to communicate effectively in a diverse society.    --- ### Have Questions about Extempore? Want to Get in Touch? [Click here](https://landing.extemporeapp.com/meetings/lisa-parra-staves) or use the form below to book a time! If you do not see a time that works best for you, please email Lisa Parra Staves at [lisa.parra.staves@extemporeapp.com.](mailto:lisa.parra.staves@extemporeapp.com)   ### Rather we reach out to you? 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