English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELLs/MLLs) Guidance in Response to COVID-19

New York State schools must consider the needs of all students and strive to ensure that any plans for continuity of learning are equitable and available to all students.  NYSED's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) has released guidance, including on the provision of services to students with disabilities, including English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners students.

Guidance from the New York State Education Department

• Memo and Frequently Asked Questions:  Provision of Services to ELL and World Languages Students During School Closures - May 15, 2020

Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education & the Federal Government

• Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak - May 18, 2020