Instructional Resources

Content Area Resources

Resource guide including considerations and strategies for teaching math to ELLs.
Resource guide including considerations and strategies for teaching science to ELLs.
Resource guide including considerations and strategies for teaching social studies to ELLs.
Extensive collection of instructional strategies for ELLs organized by language skill and proficiency levels. Designed for use by ESOL teachers and content teachers to appropriately scaffold instruction.

NYSED Releases Literacy Toolkit for Multilingual Learners

The New York State Education Department has released the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit, a powerful resource designed to support literacy for New York's growing English Language Learner (ELL) and Multilingual Learners (ML) populations.

This toolkit brings together leading research on teaching literacy to ELLs and MLs and offers guidance for educators and school administrators. 

World Languages



The NYSED World Languages website has resources that promote and support the teaching and learning of one or more languages and cultures, in addition to the English language.


Frequently Asked Questions about Languages Other Than English (LOTE)


Students may meet the fifth assessment required for graduation by passing a Department-Approved Pathway Assessment in Languages Other Than English (LOTE).

Teacher Resources
LOTE Teacher Resource links compiled by NYSED OBEWL

Resource Collection for World Languages
In response to New York State school closings due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) at the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has collected resources for educators to provide continuity of instruction for World Language students

Remote and Hybrid Instructional Links

As we navigate our way through this unprecedented time, many school districts are moving to remote and hybrid models of instruction. Below are some helpful links centered around English Language Learner instruction in remote and hybrid learning.