Links and Resources

NYS Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages:

The OBE-WL provides support to districts in developing and implementing educational programs for English Language Learner (ELL) students. This website has current information on the regulations, programs and funding for our district.

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/biling/bilinged/

Mid-State RBERN

The Mid-State RBERN provides technical support, professional development and resources to enhance the knowledge and competencies of educators, parents and community members for promoting the academic excellence of limited English proficient/English Language Learners (LEP/ELLs) in New York State schools.

http://www.ocmboces.org/betac

Google Translate

Use this Google app to help translate. Please note, this is not perfect, but it is a huge help!

https://translate.google.com/ 

Comprehensive English Language Learner Parent Guide (translated)

English Language Learner Parent Events

Helpful Links for English Language Learner Parents

Next Generation Learning Standards: Parent Resources

Parent Bill of Rights (translated) and ELL Parent Hotline

Parent's Guide to Next Generation Learning Standards

Parent Guide to the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) (translated)

Parent Guide to the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) (translated)

Parent Orientation Video: English Language Learner Programs in New York State (translated)

Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)

Roadmap to College for ELLs and MLs