The NYS Statewide RBERN is established to serve educators, parents, and families of English Language Learners (ELL) and world Language students with a wide-range of information and resources. To make our resources easier to locate, we have clustered them into the four groups below.
Since these online resources and events are continuously updated, we encourage you to visit us often to see what new items have been added.
For additional information, please feel free to contact us at statewiderbern@nyu.edu.
Ron Woo, Executive Director
Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional learning opportunities for any educator serving English Language Learners (ELLs) are offered statewide through the eight Regional Bilingual Education Resource Networks (RBERNs).
Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates
These Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates are sorted by subject matter and created for educators, students, parents, and families in supporting instruction for our English language learners.
New York State English Language Learner Parent Hotline
This Hotline was created to provide parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation of ELLs with information about their rights and services for their children pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 154.
Translation and Interpretation Resources and Guidance
Listings of translators/interpreters resources available in each regional RBERN. Also translation/interpretation guidance for use by educators, schools, and districts.
Translated Resources for Families and Students
Resources to help parents & students with the diverse educational needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).
Resources for Educators of ELLs and World Languages Students
Resources to help educators with the diverse educational needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) and World Languages Students.
Metro Center Intake Form
This Intake Form should be completed only if you are interested in a fee for service partnership with NYU Metro Center. We are excited for new collaborations or partnerships and can't wait to serve your community!