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BETAC

10 Empire State Blvd

Castleton, NY 12033

Tel: (518) 477-8771

Fax: (518) 477-1335

 

Resource Specialists:

Suzanne Chaves
Rachel Stead

Trainer:

Xrystya Szyjka

Bilingual Administrative Assistant:

Yesenia Valle

Services

  • Design, administer, and evaluate in-service training workshops for parents, teachers and administrators
  • Give technical assistance in the preparation of grant applications, development of bilingual or ESL instructional programs and identification of federal and state resources
  • Conduct trainings for Capital Region youth in preparation for participation in the statewide Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
  • Disseminate information to school districts and community-based organizations
  • Coordinate BETAC Educators’ Focus Forums on the education of LEP/ELL students
  • Maintain a web site with resources for the education of LEP/ELL students
  • Provide possible translators and psychologists to assist districts in the evaluation of LEP/ELL (Limited English Proficient/English Language Learner) students
  • Coordinate and/or assist with the development and implementation of regional and statewide conferences with other New York State BETACs, professional associations, and the New York State Education Department
  • Publish an online service area newsletter