Revised: December 2017
The changes to Part 154 of the Regulations impose significant requirements on school district and educators in regard to the instruction and programs and services for English language learners (ELLs).  Since the adoption of the Regulations, NYSUT local leaders and members have raised many questions and concerns about these changes. This document provides responses to many of those questions based on NYSUT’s understanding of Part 154 of the Regulations.  For additional information, see:
    
        
            | For   Teachers Currently Holding   | with   questions about how to obtain: | See Q&A
 No.
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            | Content Area   Certificate | ESOL   Certification (30 hour   program)
 | 18 | 
        
            | Content Area   Certificate | ESOL Certification(Supplemental   Certificate)
 | 19 | 
        
            | Content Area   Certificate | Bilingual   Extension (18 hour   program)
 | 20 | 
        
            | Certified   Teacher (non-ESOL) | Bilingual   Extension (Supplemental Certificate) | 21 | 
        
            | ESOL Certificate | Content Area   Certificate(30 hour   program)
 | 22 | 
        
            | ESOL Certificate | Content Area   Certification (Supplemental Certification) | 23 | 
    
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Revised December 2017