A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City’s public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language.
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This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
Explains how to request and prepare for an impartial hearing in easy-to-understand language.
This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accommodations.
Information on learning about and applying to charter schools. Also contains information on the rights of students and parents in charter schools.
Detailed explanations of the rights of immigrant parents and students with regard to enrolling in school; services for students learning English and students with disabilities, and how to obtain them; and translation and interpretation of school documents.
Detailed explanations of the rights of immigrant parents and students with regard to enrolling in school; services for students learning English and students with disabilities, and how to obtain them; and translation and interpretation of school documents.
This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in New York City public schools.
This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in New York City public schools.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.