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BETAC 10 Empire State Blvd Castleton, NY 12033 Tel: (518) 477-8771 Fax: (518) 477-1335 Resource Specialists: Trainer: Bilingual Administrative Assistant: |
NYSED UpdatesGuidance Regarding Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Services for Limited English Proficient /English Language Learners (LEP/ELLs) who are Students with DisabilitiesThe NYSED Offices of Special Education and Instructional Support and Development have issued a joint memorandum to clarify the State policy regarding English as a Second Language (ESL) services for Limited English Proficient/English language learner (LEP/ELL) students who are also identified as having disabilities. This memorandum may be found at: Questions regarding this memorandum may be directed to Alexia Thompson in the Office of Special Education at (585) 344-2002 or to the Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies at (518) 474-8775. For technical assistance relating to the education needs of LEP/ELL students, please do not hesitate to contact Questar III BETAC at (518) 477-8771. Student Registration Guidance"The Department has recently received questions from school districts regarding their obligations in enrolling and making residency determinations, particularly with respect to students who are not citizens of the United States. As detailed below, school districts may not deny resident students a free public education on the basis of their immigration status. This guidance is intended to provide an overview of and recommended strategies for addressing common issues that districts face in these areas. The Department encourages school districts to review their policies relating to student enrollment and residency to ensure that they are in full compliance with any applicable case law, statutory and regulatory provisions. School districts are advised to consult with their school attorneys in this review." Read more CI&IT E-BlastThe NYSED Curriculum, Instruction & Instructional Technology (CI&IT) Team's most recent edition of E-Blast is now available at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/EBlasts/eblast.html. It is also available on the NYSED CI&IT homepage, http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/, by clicking on the bold text, "CI&IT E-Blast." NYSED Office of Bilingual Education/Foreign Language Studies Adds FAQ Section to WebsiteIn an effort to respond to the needs of practitioners in the field, the Office of Bilingual Education & Foreign Language Studies has added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to its website. This document represents a collection of the most common questions gathered by OBE-FLS from constituents in the field. If you cannot find the specific answer to your question, or if you would like further clarification of the information contained in this FAQ document, please contact BETAC office at (518) 477-8771. Any additional questions or suggestions may be forwarded to: OBEFLS@mail.nysed.gov. Please write "FAQ" in the subject line of the e-mail. The FAQ page can be found at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/biling/bilinged/faq.html. There is also a link to the site at www.betac.org. Testing AccommodationsNew testing accommodations have been approved for former Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners. NYS Regulations on identification and services to LEP studentsCR Part 117 New York State - LEP Identification Process Home-Language Questionnaires In 13 different languages CR Part 154Part 154 Regulations as amended by the Board of Regents on July 17, 2003 and effective May 2, 2003 Part 154 Regulations as amended by the Board of Regents effective July 1, 2007. New Federal Policies on Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students. The new policies will help LEP students while also giving states & school districts greater flexibility to help these students & meet the requirements of NCLB. GrantsNCLB 2009-2010 Application Information http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/biling/NEWTIII.html Consolidated Application Form 2009-2010 (Title III - page 53) Title III Guidance Instruction for LEP and Immigrant Students 2009-2010 CR Part 154 Comprehensive Plan and Reporting Requirements for the Education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students NYS English as a Second Language and Native Language Arts StandardsNew York State Education Department ResourcesNew York State Bilingual ESL Network - This is where you can find important information from the New York State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education. There are links to The NYS Learning Standards for ESL, the Teaching of Language Arts to LEP/ELL: A Resource Guide for All Teachers, timely information regarding NYSESLAT and LAB-R, and a contact list for all of the BETACs. New York State Education Department Home Page - The Board of Regents and its State Education Department govern education from prekindergarten to graduate school. They are constitutionally responsible for setting education policy, standards and rules - and are legally required to ensure that the entities they oversee carry them out. New York State Education Department Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education - EMSC works to involve all of the school community in efforts to improve student achievement. All 704 public school districts and all 38 BOCES now have plans that require parents, teachers, administrators, and others in each school building to take part in decisions affecting the quality of education in each of their buildings. New York State No Child Left Behind Site - In January 2002, the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was signed into law by President Bush. NCLB establishes a revised framework for NYS and schools that is closely aligned with SED current policies and the State reform agenda for standards, assessment, accountability and improvement. New York State Office of State Assessment - Information dealing with test scores, regents examinations, and learning standards for both elementary through high school curricula. Bilingual/ESL Network Publications– All downloadable documents including practical instructional information for all educators. Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Centers (BETAC) centers for staff development and technical assistance to all educators. Staff at the 13 centers offer resources and training on issues pertaining to LEP students. State Aid - Financial support for public schools comes from three sources: the federal government (approximately 6%), state formula aids and grants (approximately 44%), and revenues raised locally (approximately 50%). State aid for public schools comes primarily from the State General Fund (approximately 71%) wherein the major revenue source is state taxes. |
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