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Bilingual Education & English as a New Language

Our goal is to prepare all English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs) for success beginning in prekindergarten to lay the foundation for college and career readiness.

Blueprint for Success

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School Resources

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ELL/MLL Identification & Placement/HLQ
Blueprint for ELL/MLL Success
Parent Notification Letters
Program Options for ELLs/MLLs
Regional Support/RBERNS
SIFE Resources

Educator Resources

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Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute
ELL/MLL Educator Certification
ELL/MLL Educator Tools & Best Practices
Integrated ENL
CTLE Requirements for ELL/MLL Educators
Translated Math Curriculum Modules

Bilingual Glossaries

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Regulations & Compliance

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Count of Immigrant Children & Youth
ELL/MLL Comprehensive Plan & Data Report
Field Advisories/Memoranda
Forms and Waivers
Regulations Concerning ELLs/CR Part 154
Title III Compliance & Reporting

Parent Resources

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ELL/MLL Parent Events
ELL/MLL Parent Guides
Helpful Links for ELL/MLL Parents & Families
ELL/MLL Parent Bill of Rights & Parent Hotline
Parent Guides: ELL/MLL Testing
Parent Orientation Video: NYS ELL/MLL Programs
Related Programs
World Languages
Learning of one or more languages and cultures in addition to English
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Recent News

2022-2023 NYSESLAT Ordering Instructions
Extension of the End Date for the COVID-19 Related Special Administration of the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL)
COVID-19 Related Special Administration of the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) in August-September 2021
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Featured News
English Language Proficiency Growth Webinar

This webinar focuses on the New York State English as a second language achievement test and provides an overview of four steps to determine a school-level rating in ELP.

2022-2023 NYSESLAT Ordering Instructions
COVID-19 Related Special Administration of the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) in August-September 2021