Welcome to CCELL!

We are the voice of ELL!

We advocate for more than 150,000 English Language Learners (ELL) in New York City. 

We build connections between ELL communities and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).

ABOUT CCELL
Best ChildcaCCELL OUTREACH COMMITTEES

Voice of Parents!

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

An informed, empowered community of parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation is critical to ensuring that English Language Learners (ELLs) are well served. The English Language Learners Parents’ Bill of Rights summarizes critical rights concerning educational access and programming for ELLs and their parents.

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What is CCELL?

What is CCELL?

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The Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL) was established by New York State Education Law with the power to advise and consent on any educational or instructional policy involving ELL Programs. CCELL is a parent leadership association advocating on behalf of all English Language Learners.
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The council issues an annual report on the effectiveness of the City’s District in providing services to English Language Learners (ELLs) and makes recommendations, as appropriate on how to improve the efficiency and delivery of such services.

Who is ELL

Who is ELL?

An English Language Learner, or ELL, is a student whose home language is not English and needs support learning English

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CCELL History

CCELL History.

The Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL) was established by the New York State Education Law 2590-B,5. in 2010.

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CELL MEMBERS

CCELL Members

CCELL consists of 11 voting members and 1 non-voting student member.

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Satisfied Parents

Parents Testimonials

Thanks so much for all the helps!

Emma Wheeler
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Contact Us

ccell@schools.nyc.gov

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