#ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ELL STUDENTS MANUAL#
#ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ELL STUDENTS PLUS#

Note: There are no translations of English Language Arts examinations. The alternative language edition used by the student should be so indicated on the student's answer sheet. However, they should be instructed to record all of their responses in only one language. For state examinations for which the Department provides written translations, ELLs may use both English and an alternative language edition of the test simultaneously. Simultaneous use of English and Alternative Language Editions are not allowed for English Language Arts Examinations. Bilingual glossaries in the content areas are available for downloading. Bilingual dictionaries and/or glossaries that provide definitions or explanations are not permitted. The bilingual dictionaries and glossaries may provide only direct one to one translations of words. It is important to point out that the translators of the state examinations should also use the glossaries when available to prepare the translations of the subject area tests.ĮLLs may use bilingual glossaries when taking State examinations in all subjects except world languages/languages other than English. They should be of special value in classrooms where the teachers do not speak the targeted languages.

Teachers are encouraged to use the glossaries as a reference in preparing lessons. New clean copies must be provided to students during all content tests, specially when taking their state examinations. Most importantly, schools are advised to make these glossaries available for their ELLs as soon as they enter school parents should also be given access to glossaries as an important school-parent relation on behalf of students.Įnglish Language Learners should take advantage of these documents as supplements to their texts as reference materials. They may also be used by teachers, test translators, and interpreters, as well as school-based instructional materials developers.

Bilingual Dictionaries and/or Glossariesīilingual glossaries are an essential and expected test accommodation for English Language Learners in the State of New York. NYS assessments may be administered to ELLs individually or in small groups in a separate location.

Schools are encouraged to provide optimal testing environments and facilities for ELLs students. Principals should consult with the student's classroom teacher in making these determinations.

#ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ELL STUDENTS PLUS#

Principals may use any reasonable extensions, such as 'time and a half' (the required testing time plus half that amount), in accordance with their best judgment about the needs of the ELL students. Schools may extend the test time for ELL students on NYS ELA and content-area Assessments and on Regents Examinations. Testing Accommodations for ELLs on NYS ELA and Content-area assessments include: Time Extension (all exams)

#ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ELL STUDENTS MANUAL#

A list of NYS approved accommodations may be found in the School Administrator's Manual (SAM) for each respective test. Districts/schools must make all necessary arrangements to make these accommodations available for ELLs who need them. Schools may provide testing accommodations to ELLs, as needed, on all NYS ELA and content-area assessments (i.e., Mathematics, Science and Social Studies).

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).

Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments (TRLE).

Next Generation Learning Standards: ELA and Math.

Administration and Finance Accounting and Auditing Chapter 70 Program Chapter 74 Nonresident Tuition Charter Finance and Enrollment DESE Budget Federal Grant Programs Food and Nutrition Grants/Funding Opportunities Inter-District School Choice Regional Districts School Buildings School Finance Regulations Special Ed.

Accommodations for ell students