Families of Students Learning English (MLLs/ELLs*)
*MLLs means "Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs)" and ELLs means "English Language Learners (ELLs)." The acronym represents someone who is learning to understand (listen and read) and communicate (speak and write) in multiple languages, including English.
You will go through the following steps during an ELL Parent Orientation for students entering New York City Department of Education schools for the first time. We will use the language you prefer!
Sign in with the school to receive an agenda for the parent orientation meeting.
View the Parent Orientation Informational Video. Click on the language best for you from the sidebar.
Discuss your comments and concerns.
Complete the parent/guardian parts of the Parent Survey and Parent Selection Form in your home language.
This is the Spanish version of the Parent Survey and Parent Selection Form.
This is the French version of the Parent Survey and Parent Selection Form.
Explore the NYCDOE website for Parents of English Language Learners to a know about your rights as a parent of a student learning English. Also, you can learn more about the Tests for English Language Learners that your child will take.
Learn about the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT).
Click for more resources and activities for you and your family here in New York City, mostly for FREE!
For more information, click here for the NYCDOE Schools page. Learn more about the PS 48 Dual Language program (Spanish and English).
This whiteboard animation video, which runs approximately twelve minutes, describes the English Language Learner identification and assessment process and outlines in detail various available program options. It also describes the differences between English as a New Language and the various Bilingual Education program models. You may have seen this video at the orientation at your child's school. The video is currently available in Arabic, Bengali, English, French, Haitian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu with more translations to come!
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.
NYC Public Schools Family Resources has "resources for authentically engaging, educating, and supporting multilingual and immigrant families as active participants in their child’s educational journey."
NYC Public Schools Family Opportunities has learning opportunities, resources, and upcoming family workshops on topics like college tuition, career exploration, adult education classes, and so on.
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"Summer in the City's Summer Academy offers enriching programs for students who are English Language Learners...Students currently enrolled in grades 2-8 can continue strengthening their academic skills through fun and interactive activities. The Summer in the City: Summer Academy’s English Language Learners Summer program also offers support to students who are currently enrolled in Spanish or Mandarin bilingual programs."
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