• When Are English as a New Language (ENL) Classes Offered?

    ENL classes are woven seamlessly into your child’s regular school day, ensuring they receive support without disruption. The frequency and duration of ENL instruction are thoughtfully tailored to meet each student's unique language needs, depending on their proficiency level. Please refer to the chart below for specific guidance on instructional time.

    Proficiency Level:

    Level 1

    Entering

    Level 2

    Emerging

    Level 3

    Transitioning

    Level 4

    Expanding

    Level 5

    Commanding

    Stand-alone ENL

    1 unit

    ½ unit

    –

    –

    –

    Integrated ENL

    1 unit

    1 unit

    ½ unit

    1 unit

    –

    Flexibility

    1 unit

    9-12 only

    ½ unit

    ½ unit

    –

    ½ unit (2 years)

    Total Units

    1 unit = 180 minutes

    2 units (K-8)

    3 units (9-12)

    2 units

    1 units

    1 units

    ½ unit (2 years)

  • Bilingual Glossaries Approved by NYS

    These Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates were created for educators, students, parents, and families in supporting instruction for our English language learners. These glossaries may be downloaded, printed and disseminated to educators, parents and ELLs/MLLs.

    Bilingual glossaries are an essential and expected test accommodation for ELLs/MLLs in the State of New York. The languages of these glossaries cover the top 10 languages at the state level, with new languages added based on changing language populations in the NY State student demographic data. 

    These glossaries may be used by ENL students on their assessments, including Regents examinations except for the NYSESLAT examination. 

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  • NYSED Office of Bilingual Education Page for Families of Multilanguage Learners

    The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at the New York State Education Department strives to provide students whose home languages are other than English access to equity and excellence in education. If your child’s home language is other than English and he or she is learning, or on the way to learning English, your child is becoming bilingual. Congratulations! Bilingual children have unique assets and advantages and have great opportunities ahead. The New York State Education Department strongly values bilingualism and strives to provide the best setting for your child to develop his or her full language potential.

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  • Units of Study Table for Grades 9-12

    Please click here for the Units of Study table for 9th grade through 12th grade which explains the for mandated services for  ELLs as per Commissioner's Regulations Part 154-2 in both English as a New Language.

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  • Units of Study Table for Grades K-8

    Please click here for the Units of Study table for Kindergarten through 8th grade which explains the for mandated services for  ELLs as per Commissioner's Regulations Part 154-2 in both English as a New Language.

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