Languages other than English (LOTE) / Foreign Language / NYS World Language Standards

Implementation Timeline for Revised Standards

Implementation of the revised standards (course curricula, instruction, and assessments aligned to the revised standards) must occur by no later than:	Grade level
September 1, 2023	7th
September 1, 2024	8th
September 1, 2025	9th
September 1, 2026	10th
September 1, 2027	11th
September 1, 2028	12th

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.