Family Opportunities

Empowering multilingual and immigrant families to be advocates and leaders in their communities starts with building and deepening their knowledge. Here you will find learning opportunities and resources to share with families in your school community.

Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference

Interested in joining the upcoming annual Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference?

Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference is designed to celebrate multilingualism, multiculturalism, and the inherent power and brilliance of our diverse communities. Every year, the conference offers workshops on the importance of bilingual education, an understanding of educational laws, mental wellness tips, and more. There will also be amazing guest speakers, fun activities, and opportunities to meet other multilingual and immigrant families across NYC.

Please visit bit.ly/familyconference2026 to register or email multilinguallearners@schools.nyc.gov for information.

Program Opportunities for ML/ELL Families

Connecting Generations Through Language and Culture

GenConnect is an eight-session intergenerational program that brings multilingual students/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) and their families together to strengthen family–school partnerships while building advocacy, leadership, literacy, and social-emotional skills. Through engaging, culturally responsive activities offered in families’ home languages, the program creates a welcoming space where families can connect with one another, support their children’s learning, and build confidence navigating and advocating within the school system.

This spring, the Office of Multilingual Learners is partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) to offer GenConnect programs for families whose home languages include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Mandarin, Hausa, and Spanish. Families interested in participating should click on the flyers below to learn more about program locations and schedules. Families must contact the CBO serving their home language to register. Fine more information about Spring 2026 GenConnect programs:

Arabic | Bengali | Chinese-Mandarin | Hausa | Spanish

New York State Association for Bilingual Education

The New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) is a multilingual and multicultural association that represents multiple language groups and educational sectors throughout the State. NYSABE unites educators, parents, school administrators, college professors, researchers, community and business leaders, elected officials, the media, and policymakers with a common interest in excellence and equity for multilingual learners and English language learners.

Tuition-Free Adult Education

Kick-start your academic journey and/or a new career path by joining the NYC Department of Education Adult Education programs. Opportunities include basic education, accessing your high school equivalency diploma, and English classes for speakers of other languages. More information is available in the following languages:

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