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The Long Island Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (L.I. RBERN) L.I. RBERN empowers educators and families with free training and resources to support English Language Learners both inside and outside the classroom. 

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Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Board of Regents are committed to ensuring that every student has access to high-quality literacy instruction grounded in research, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based practice. Literacy is the cornerstone of academic success and lifelong opportunity. 

To advance literacy outcomes across New York State, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has launched the P–20 Literacy Initiative, designed to provide educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet the diverse needs of all learners. In alignment with this effort, and to further strengthen literacy instruction for New York’s expanding multilingual population, the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is pleased to present the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit. By intentionally leveraging the linguistic and cultural assets that students bring from their home languages and communities, educators can cultivate literacy practices that are inclusive, equitable, and transformative for every learner in every classroom.

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If you're a family member or caregiver:

Visit Family Resources for our free Family Academy workshops, the Family Calendar of upcoming events, financial aid information, and other resources for parents supporting a Multilingual Learner at home.

If you're an educator or school staff member:

  • Professional Learning is your hub for materials and information from L.I. Bilingual/ENL Coordinators' Networking meetings and the L.I. Teacher Institute, NYSED educator resources, and our instructional resources archive for teaching ELLs.
  • PD Catalog takes you to our full registration system to sign up for upcoming trainings.
  • Assessment has WIDA information, NYSESLAT/NYSITELL turnkey materials, and ENL report card templates.
  • Regulations covers student identification, placement, and the latest NYSED policy updates.

Everyone is welcome to explore:

  • Title III Consortium and Immigrant Children & Families for program- and community-specific resources.

  • About Us for our staff directory, translation services, how to request PD or a consultation, and current news.

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