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For Families and Teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs)
For Families and Teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs)
Is your child learning English as a new language in school? Learn more about the process in New York City public schools. There are many different community based organizations that offer classes, support, and legal services, regardless of immigration status, income, or language. Find one that helps you and your family. Or ask! :)
Scroll below for even more ways and resources (free) for the family! Also check out the resources for learning English on Sci-Wiki-Tific.
Is it summer time yet? Plenty of FREE! activities to do with your family in the summer as well.
Learn English for FREE! at PS 48. Obtain your high school equivalency degree as well. Follow the link to complete the web form to express your interest in these free programs.
Follow this link to the NYC DOE Free and Low-Cost Internet Options website. There are different affordable ways to gain access to the internet to help your child learn and for you to gain access to resources to support your family.
IDNYC is the new, free identification card for all New York City residents, which gives all of us the opportunity to show who we are—New Yorkers. As a government-issued photo identification card, IDNYC secures the peace of mind and access to City services that come from having recognized identification.
Growing Up NYC has resources for helping you raise your child, at any age, including programs and events, most of which are FREE! This is the Growing Up NYC website in English. Este es el sitio web de Growing Up NYC en español. The website is in many different languages. Click at the top of the website.
Need help making sure your child is getting all the services she or he may need? An education advocacy group can help you.
BronxWorks operates offices throughout the borough that offer walk-in and telephone services to help Bronx residents resolve problems. Our offices are staffed by skilled, compassionate professionals who are specialists in housing, government benefits, consumer rights, immigration, senior services, and other matters. All walk-in personnel speak both English and Spanish. Or call the Single Stop hotline at (718) 731-3114.
FoodFinder is a safe, secure and award-winning mobile and web app that will help you and your family find free food assistance programs quickly. Download for Apple IOS or Android.
The Foodbank for New York City can help you find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site near you.
Need more help? Let me know!
Programs in and Near Hunts Point
Programs in and Near Hunts Point
THE POINT Community Development Corporation hosts after school programs, summer programs, art and theater workshops, and other supports for the whole family. Click for directions to THE POINT.
HPAC’s vision is that every child in Hunts Point is ready for kindergarten, ready for elementary school, ready for high school, and ready for higher education. Click for directions to HPAC.
Rocking the Boat provides placed-based environmental education and recreational activities on the water in a community where the need for both outdoor summer programming and environmental stewardship could not be higher. Click for directions to Rocking the Boat.
The New York Public Library (NYPL) provides free books, information, classes, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers. Click for directions to the Hunts Point branch of the New York Public Library. Or click to learn about taking English classes at NYPL.
The Hunts Point Rec Center offers a range of free and low cost programs, plus a weight room, basketball courts, a baseball field, tracks, dance studios, art studios, and a media lab.Click for directions to the Hunts Point Rec Center.
Youth aged 5 - 18 years old receive FREE tennis instruction from trained coaches year round. Contact the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning to sign up for summer programs, and continue for the rest of the year!
Art, education and public programming for the local community, plus services ranging from legal to lawful status and more!
The Center has event spaces, an exhibition gallery, music and dance studios.
FREE weekly walks and runs in local neighborhood parks. Here in the Bronx, you can attend at Soundview Park, Crotona Park, St. Mary's Park, and Pelham Bay Park. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. Sign up now! En Español
Are you interested in taking classes? There are plenty of opportunities available here in PS 48 and across New York City, such as:
English as a Second Language: Helps students build English language and reading skills
Basic Education: Basic literacy and preparation for the High School Equivalency Assessment Exam
High School Equivalency Classes
Career and Technical Education.
Year-round courses in: computer literacy, health careers, technology, auto mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical training.
Help your child succeed in school. Visit the Colorin Colorado website for excellent resources. Learn some tips to help your child learn to read.
Free Office 365 for Your Child at PS 48
Free Office 365 for Your Child at PS 48
Office 365 Education for Students includes Office 365 ProPlus, which allows students to install up to 5 copies of the latest Microsoft Office suite for their PCs and Macs and up to five copies for their iOS or Android devices. This includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access (PC only), and Publisher (PC only). All for free
Use your "Digital Learning Access" sheet to log into different platforms. You have FREE access to these websites to learn, explore, and have fun with science, reading, writing, math, social studies, and anything else! Lost your sheet? Tell Mr. Czarka. TIP: Take a picture of the "Digital Learning Access" sheet with your phone/tablet (or someone's phone/tablet that you live with).
No one knows everything! Everyone needs help with something! Do you have a question about something you are learning? Get help with your homework with Dial-a-Teacher. It is FREE! And it is in English or español.
Explore New York City’s museums and attractions with Culture Pass. If you have a library card, you can get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions. Save money and discover more about your city! Need a FREE library card? Apply for a NYPL library card online. Or visit any library branch, including the Hunts Point branch (directions).
Check your child's assignments and projects, plus resources to help your child continue learning, 24/7!
Here are MANY ways to read (or get) books online. FOR FREE!! Then write about what you read. What interested you? Made you curious to know more? What questions to you have? Any connections you can make to other information, books or your life? Get creative!
TypingClub will teach you how to type quickly with fun activities and games. All for Free!
If so, download and print it out here. Complete the form and return to school with your child. Thank you!
Contact Mr. Czarka
Contact Mr. Czarka
You can email me at jczarka@schools.nyc.gov or via the Remind app (where I send information by text message).
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