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The 91ÉçÇø's Office of Bilingual Education and World LanguagesÌýhas created a suite of resources in order to ensure that ELL educators and school and district leadership have the support that they need to implement CR Part 154, and we are in the process of creating even more resources.Ìý These include:

• Guidance and best practices for supporting recently arrived Immigrant students
• A comprehensive set of tools for identifying and serving Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education (SIFE)
• A revised Home Language Questionnaire and accompanying guidance with individual interview questions
• An ELL ID Chart with accompanying guidance and revised Units of Study tables
• Former ELL Services guidance
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• Notification letters for districts to send to parents regarding their child's NYSITELL and NYSESLAT scores and eligibility to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services.Ìý Available in seventeen languages.Ìý

In addition, we have:

• Developed the , which address each Common Core standard and demonstrates how ELLs at all levels of language development can reach the Common Core standards.
• Translated theinto the top 5 ELL home languages spoken in NYS.

We also host theÌýThe English Language Learner (ELL) Leadership Council. This is a group of approximately 90 English as a New Language (ENL) Deputy Superintendents or Central Office Directors from across New York State (NYS) who meet regularly to discuss issues and best practices related to ELLs. The ELL Leadership Council meets twice a month, designated to include one (1) business meeting and one (1) professional learning opportunity.

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Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Translated Resources for schools and parents

English Language Learner Assessment and Testing Accommodations

English Language Learner Identification and Placement/ Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ)

Former English Language LearnerÌýServices

Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Graduation Rate Improvement and Dropout Prevention Planning Tool

New York State Seal of Biliteracy

Parent Engagement

Parent Notification Letters/Forms

Program Options for English Language Learners

Recent Natural Disasters and Displaced Families: Resources & Guidance for School Districts, Families, and Community Organizations

Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network/Regional Support

Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education Identification Tools and Resources

Units of Study Tables and Glossary

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Updated: 12/03/2024