What is Part 154?

The Commissioner’s Regulation Part 154 (CR Part 154) establishes the legal requirements for the education of English Language Learners (ELLs) in New York State.

What is Part 154 2?

The Units of Study tables provided are guidelines for mandated services for ELLs as per Commissioner’s Regulations Part 154-2 in both English as a New Language and Bilingual Education programs. As always, ENL instruction is an integral part of the Bilingual Education program.

Why are ELLs required to take NYS assessments before they know enough English?

The purpose of the NYSITELL is to assess the English language proficiency of new entrants whose home language is a language other than English, as indicated on their HLQ and individual interview. It is used to determine if the student is in need of bilingual and/or English as a New Language (ENL) services.

What are the 4 levels of ELL in NYC?

Emerging (formerly Low Intermediate) Transitioning (formerly Intermediate) Expanding (formerly Advanced) Commanding (formerly Proficient)

How do you identify ELLs?

The assessment must be conducted by qualified personnel trained in the administration of the assessment instrument. Any student who achieves a score that is lower than the eligibility cut off score in listening, speaking, reading and writing established by the department is identified as an ELL.

What is the difference between ENL and ESL?

English as a New Language (ENL) Instruction in this program, formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL), emphasizes English language acquisition. In an ENL program, language arts and content-area instruction are taught in English using specific ENL instructional strategies.

What is a unit of study answer in minutes according to CR Part 154?

1 unit of study in ENL/Core Content Area (180 min.)

How do you know if a student is ELL?

Pupils in Kindergarten and grade 1 (K-1) must have an overall score of Early Advanced or above and listening and speaking domains at Intermediate or above. Students who do not score at this level are classified as ELL students.

How do you test out of ELL?

5 Ways to Assess English Language Learners Without Resorting to Tests

1. Rubrics and Performance Criteria. Using rubrics and performance criteria is a great way to assess a variety of student work.
2. Oral Presentations or Performances.
3. Non-verbal Assessments.
4. Written Assessments.
5. Portfolios.

How long does it take for a student to acquire BICS and CALP?

It takes the learner from six months to two years to develop BICS. Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) focuses on proficiency in academic language or language used in the classroom in the various content areas.

How do students qualify for ELL?

To qualify the student must have a level of English language proficiency below that of a native speaker in any of the language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A student’s level of English language proficiency is determined by the test results of the W-APT and/or ACCESS for ELLs.

What is the first step in identifying students who are eligible for ELL services?

home language survey
Local boards of education and charter schools must have a process to find ELLs, including administering a home language survey at student registration and a language proficiency exam. The state board of education must provide an identification and placement procedure model to local boards.