NYSED Emergency Regulations

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The New York State Board of Regents has acted on a series of emergency regulations over the past several days. 

This April 7, 2020 press release provides details about the cancellation of the June Regents and includes a Regents and Graduation Requirement FAQ, as well as updated timelines for implementation and assessment of the NYS Next Generation ELA and Mathematics Standards.

The Regents and Graduation Requirement FAQ has information regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and for Languages Other than English (LOTE) programs as follows.

  • ELLs

    • #16: 4+1 LOTE Pathway

    • #32: Local diploma safety nets and appeals  

  • LOTE

    • #8 AND #25: Checkpoint B exemption for Regents Advanced Designation Diploma

    • #11: Checkpoint A prior to grade 9

    • #16: 4+1 LOTE Pathway

This April 6, 2020 press release, details the following amendments for Bilingual Education:

  • The days when schools are closed will not be counted in the timeline for ELL identification, parent notification about programming, and placement

  • An exemption from the unit of study requirements due to schools being closed

  • Cancellation of the annual proficiency exam (NYSESLAT) for English language learners

The release of guidance regarding the NYS Seal of Biliteracy is expected within the next week. We will share that information as it becomes available. 

As you review the amendments and guidance documents, there may be many unanswered questions, particularly related to supporting English Language Learners. As information becomes available, we will be keeping you informed.

Thank you for the work you do in support of our ELLs. 

Please reach out to us with any questions that you have.

HV RBERN Update

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The first sessions of ELL Connection Fridays have been well received. Over 80 educators participated in each of the Zoom conference calls sharing ideas and resources that they are using during home instruction. The series continues this Friday with a focus on educators of secondary grades. Click on the link below to register.

Secondary Series: April 10 and April 24, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Registered participants will receive an email with the Zoom conference call information prior to the conference call. Upon completion of the call, registered participants will receive a link to a feedback form; completion of the feedback form will confirm attendance.

All ELL Connection Friday sessions and associated chats will be recorded and available in the ELL Connection Zoom Meetings folder through our website.

Events and Resources
Virtual Conversation: Family Engagement During COVID-19 
April 16, 2020, 1:00 - 2:15 PM via Webex (login information will be provided upon registration)
Presented by the NYS Eastern Region Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools (ETAC) with partners from the Central/Western and NYC Technical Assistance Centers for Community Schools. To register click here.

Participants will learn:

  • Strategies to engage and support families during COVID-19

  • Best practices and strategies for promoting systemic alignment while leveraging engagement to advance equity

  • To develop solutions to obstacles encountered while engaging families

From NYSTESOL:
A recorded webinar for Spanish-speaking parents on how to use Google tools.

Google Classroom Tutorial Videos: 
English I Spanish I Wolof

Google Classroom Guide for Parents in Multiple Languages: 
Albanian I Arabic I Bengali I Chinese I English I French I Haitian-Creole I Russian I Spanish I Korean I Urdu

Resources for World Languages (LOTE) Teachers: This is intended to be a living, dynamic resource guide. Please send any suggestions/updates to Rosa Pietanza and Jill Schimmel.

Webinar for Spanish-Speaking Parents on Saturday

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Please see the invitation from NYS TESOL for Spanish Speaking Parents below.

NYS TESOL – Webinar para padres hispanohablantes: Uso de Google Classroom y apoyo a sus hijos en el aprendizaje en línea 
Saturday, April 4, 4:00 PM
Yanira Stoker y Adriana Discipio

Queridos padres:
Este sábado, el 4 de abril, a las 4:00 PM (hora de Nueva York), lo invitamos a participar en un taller gratuito para padres sobre cómo ayudar a sus hijos a navegar en Google Classroom y apoyar a su hijo en el aprendizaje en línea. La sesión será ofrecida en español por dos maestros altamente experimentados. Puedes participar en una computadora o por teléfono.

1. Para unirse a la reunión Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/8985889046
ID de reunión: 898588 9046

2. Móvil con un toque
+ 19292056099, 8985889046 # Estados Unidos de América (Nueva York), o por teléfono Marcar según su ubicación
        +1929205 6099 Estados Unidos de América (Nueva York)
ID de reunión: 898588 9046

Únase antes de las 3:45 PM para asegurarse de tener un espacio en la sesión en línea y para asegurarse de que su video y audio funcionen, ya que comenzaremos a las 4:00 PM en punto.

Si no puede hacerlo, grabaremos la sesión y la publicaremos en YouTube.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.