Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL)

Our Vision: Every learner thriving. Every language valued. Every graduate multilingual. Our Mission: Our mission is to raise knowledge, skills, and opportunities for every English language learner (ELL) and Multilingual Learner (ML) in 91��ѡ State to learn, grow, create, work, and contribute in a global society.

We strive to ensure that all students’ individual educational paths and socio-emotional needs are met in multiple languages leading them to college and career readiness. 91��ѡ believes that all teachers are teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Our goal is to provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to NY State Districts, Charter Schools, Religious and Independent��Schools, and other organizations (Universities, State Educational Organizations) in the development of programs for��ELLs and MLs including World Language students. OBEWL serves over 700 Local Education Agencies and over 320,000 ELLs and Former ELLs��from over 200 language backgrounds.