Bilingual/ESL Technical -
Assistance Center
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The Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center staff assists school districts
in the Central New York region in the following areas:
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Lep (Limited English Proficient) students identifiaction and assessment
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Comprehensive educational program planning
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Bilingual/ESL materials selection
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State guidelines on the education of the LEP
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Information and assistance on state and federal grant applications
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In-service staff training
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Translators
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ESL Teacher identification
Twice a year the BETAC publishes a newsletter for educators and, annuallly,
an anthology of students art and written work. There is a lending libary
for Central New York teachers and administrators housed at Rodax, Builfing
7 on Molloy Road.
With the co-sponsorship of the New York State Education Department Department,
the BETAC conducts a statewide activity, the Parent Leadeship Insitute,
and supports the Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute which takes place
in Albany each year.
Administrative Contact:
Deborah Wilson-Allam
(315)433-2664
