Welcome to the NYS Statewide Language RBERN website!
We are here to serve educators, parents, and families of English Language Learners (ELL) and world Language students with information and resources. To support educators, we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, and for parents and families we offer workshops in multiple languages. Please click on the “Events” tab at the top of this page to see these offerings.
We encourage you to review our robust list of guides, instructional materials and resources for English Language Learners and world language students, and resources for parents and families that are translated into multiple languages. Since our online resources and events are continuously updated, please feel free to visit often to see what has been added. Please click on the “Resources” tab at the top of this page to see these offerings.
Lastly, we host the NYS Parent Hotline to respond to inquiries from New York State’s non-English speaking parents and families regarding their rights and the rights of their children. Please click on the “Parent Hotline” tab at the top of this page to access the Hotline.
For additional information, please feel free to contact us at nyslanguagerbern@gmail.com.
Ron Woo, Executive Director
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.
Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates
These glossaries are to provide permitted testing accommodations of ELL/MLL students. They should also be used for instruction during the school year.
Guides and Resources for Educators of ELLs
Resources to help educators with the diverse educational needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).
Resources for Families and Students
Resources to help parents & students with the diverse educational needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).
Translations
Information on Translation Organizations and Companies, and Guidance for Translating Documents for Non-English Speaking Parents.
NYS Diploma Requirements Tracking Tool
Students and families can utilize the NYS Diploma Requirements Tracking Tool to monitor students' progress towards meeting credit and assessment requirements.