Information for Certified ESL Schools Supervised by BPSS
Laws and Regulations
Disclaimer: These Rules of the Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education ("regulations") are unofficial, and are presented for general informational purposes as a public service. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that these regulations are current, complete and accurate, the State Education Department does not warrant or represent that they are current, complete and accurate. These regulations are subject to change on a regular basis. Readers are advised to consult Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR), published by the Department of State, and the State Register 
for the official exposition of the text of these regulations, as well as for amendments and any subsequent changes or revisions thereto.
- Education Law: Article 101
- Commissioner's Regulations: Part 126
- NYS Codes, Rules & Regulations on the DOS web site
- NYSED Policy & Guidance
| Applications | Instructions |
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Director Application ESL |
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Teacher Application ESL |
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Agent Application ESL |
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Program Application ESL |
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Secretary's Certificate ESL |
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The applications available for download are done in PDF and Microsoft Word document format. You can download and print copies of the blank forms by using Adobe Reader (a free software application) or by opening the Word document using Microsoft Office Suite.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Bureau by
email at bpss@mail.nysed.gov or
by phone @ (518) 474-3969 or by regular mail at:
New York State Education Department
Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
99 Washington Avenue, Room 1613 OCP
Albany, NY 12234
At this time, the Bureau does not have the capability to accept completed forms electronically. Applicants will be required to follow the instructions on the applications with regard to how the forms are filed for Bureau action.