Multilingual Learners
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See questions to ask at the annual meeting for parents of English language learners about their child's academic and language progress in school.
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Learn about your rights as a parent of an English Language Learner.
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Read how your child can go to college, and hear first hand from students about getting there.
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See the list of community organizations and their contact information for getting help as multilingual and immigrant families.
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Get information about supports for students whose home language is not English and who need support learning English.
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On this site, you will find relevant resources for schools, students, and families. The site also features select professional learning opportunities for teachers, parent coordinators, school counselors, and social workers, as well as student and family opportunities.
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NYC Public Schools is Boldly Reimagining Multilingualism in NYC Public Schools by developing a community-informed strategy for Welcoming and Inclusive Schools, Pathways to Multilingualism, and Preparing Global Leaders. In June 2024, Chancellor Banks announced the creation of an advisory council for Boldly Reimagining Multilingualism in NYC Public Schools. This Multilingual NYC Advisory Council will include students, parents, community members, and New York City Public Schools staff.
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The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who can listen, speak, read, and write in English and at least one other language. The NYSSB is available to any graduating senior who has met the requirements for a diploma and can show their skill in English and another language.
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Summer is an opportunity for multilingual learners and immigrant students to deepen their content and language learning, engage with their peers, and explore their interests through enrichment activities and college and career exploration.
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Get supports for you and your family in all nine DOE languages for access to digital and virtual learning.