Dear Parents, 

Being informed makes for better decision-making. The resources listed below are compiled for families of English Language Learners and students whose home language is other than English.  All of these resources are translated into one or more other than the English language.  We hope that the important information about your rights would help you make decisions for your children.

If you need more information about your rights, please feel free to contact the New York State English Language Learner Parent Hotline via telephone at (800-469-8224) or via email at nysparenthotline@nyu.edu

Ron Woo
Executive Director - NYS Statewide Language RBERN
 

Resources for Ukrainian Parents and Students | English Language Learner Parent Information | Events & Workshops | ELL Assessment Information | Assessments | Curriculum | Discrimination and Harassment | Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Information | Health | High School Information | Immigrant and Newcomer Information | Informational Video for ELL Parents | Prekindergarten | Special Education | Supporting ELLs at Home

ELL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION 

New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) 
The purpose of the NYSITELL is to assess the English language level of new students whose home or primary language is other than English. Your child’s score on the NYSITELL (Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, or Commanding) will determine if he or she is entitled to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services and will determine the level of English language support. The results will also help teachers plan the best program for your child based on his or her strengths and needs in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. A guide to this assessment is available in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English, French, Haitian, Hindi, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Uzbek.

New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) 
The NYSESLAT is given annually to all students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). The purpose of the NYSESLAT is to assess the English language proficiency level of ELLs enrolled in Grades K–12 in New York State schools. The test gives the state, schools, parents, and teachers important information about the English language development of ELLs and MLs. A guide to this assessment is available in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English, French, Haitian, Hindi, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Urdu.

Parent Guide to Understanding the NYSESLAT Score Report 
This document is intended to help families, students, educators, and the public to better understand the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) and interpret the 2017 NYSESLAT Score Report for each English Language Learner (ELL).  It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish.

CURRICULUM 

Parent's Guide to New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 
A Parent's Guide that provides answers to common questions about the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards and connects parents with additional science education resources to support learning at home is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) INFORMATION 

ESSA Parent Fact Sheets 
These one-page fact sheets for parents summarize and explain New York State’s final ESSA plan. The fact sheets are available in Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Japanese, Karen, Nepali, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

ESSA Accountability Fact Sheets for Parents 
These one-page ESSA fact sheets for parents summarize New York State’s ESSA accountability system and provides information on how schools are classified. The fact sheets are available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION 

High School Diploma and Graduation Requirements

• Understanding Current Diploma Requirements 
  This one-page flyer provides students and families with a basic understanding of current diploma requirements. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.
• Additional Graduation Options 
  This one-page flyer provides additional information about appeals, safety nets, the superintendent determination option, and exiting credentials. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.
• 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. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
• Understanding Exemptions due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 
  This one-page flyer provides additional information about amendments to diploma requirements due to COVID-19. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

NYS Seal of Biliteracy 
The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages has created one-page informational briefs about the NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) for students and families in the ten most common languages of English Language Learners in New York State: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

Roadmap to College for English Language Learners 
This tri-fold brochure provides families and students with information about the steps in preparing for college. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.

INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS FOR ELL PARENTS 

Working with Special Needs Students Remotely (3 videos) 
This 3-part webinar series is dedicated to parents and families of multilingual learners with disabilities. Parents and families will learn about how they can support their children remotely:

1. Universal Design for Learning During Remote Learning
2. Your Child’s Social Emotional Needs
3. Reading with your Children

This series is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish.

Mindfulness and Conflict Resolution During a Time of Crisis 
This 6-part webinar series is dedicated to parents and families of multilingual learners.  Parents and families will learn strategies to deal with their children during times of disruption and crisis:   

1. Accepting What Is
2. Controlling the Uncontrollable
3. Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Techniques
4. Acknowledging, Accepting and Allowing
5. Mindfulness Techniques and Stress Relief
6. Reaching Out for Help

This series is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Karen, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Uzbek.

SPECIAL EDUCATION 

A Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention 
This pamphlet provides parents, families and others with information regarding Response to Intervention (RtI).  RtI is a process used in schools to provide well-designed instruction, closely monitor all students’ progress and provide additional instructional support to students who are struggling. It is available in Chinese, English, Haitian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-21 
This Procedural Safeguards Notice is required to be sent to parents of children with disabilities, ages 3-21, at least once annually. It is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.