According to Commissioner’s Regulations CR-Part 154-2, all English Language Learners in New York State are required to take the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). This test assesses the English language proficiency of ELL students in Grades K-12, offering them the opportunity to exit ELL status if appropriate and ensuring continued provision of English as a New Language services.

The NYSESLAT includes multiple choice, short and long written response questions, and oral response questions in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For more information, visit: NYSESLAT Parent Guides.

Testing Schedule:

• Speaking Component: April 21st - May 23rd (individual students)
• Listening, Reading, and Writing: May 12th, 13th, and 14th (groups of students)

Please click on the links below for detailed information on bus schedule, permissible electronics, support resources, and more in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole:

Letter for Parents of High School Students

Letter for Parents of Elementary and Middles Students

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Paula Ribeiro-Manikas at 631-434-2511, or Ms. Meredith Foraker and Ms. Carla Ribeiro at the High School at 631-434-2501.