Resource Guide

25 Common Ukrainian Phrases

100 Basic Ukrainian Phrases

Ukrainian Holidays

Basic Russian Phrases and Expressions

CORE Ukrainian Backgrounder: This guide was produced by the Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange to provide historical, political, and cultural context and understanding of Ukrainians who are arriving in the US to aid Resettlement Agencies and local partners.

NYU Ukraine Research Guide: A research guide is created in response to unfolding war between Ukraine and Russian Federation.

Gain a deeper understanding of the history and origins of the current conflict by listening to this interview with Dr. Timothy Snyder.

NYU Law Forum Video: The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Navigating Law, Diplomacy, and Force

Translated Materials from the Statewide Language RBERN

Ukrainian Book List: Books in Ukrainian, and bilingual books.

State-Approved Glossaries are available here.

Note: Roughly 29% of Ukraine’s population speaks Russian. Depending on the region a family has come from, if a translated test is not available in Ukrainian but is available in Russian, this may be accessible for the student.

Elementary Dual Language Mats in English and Ukrainian.

Reading A-Z and Unite for Literacy have texts written and/or narrated in Ukrainian!

Communication Resources for Resettled Ukrainians

English-Ukrainian-Russian Resources compiled by Laura Stevens

Free Ukrainian Reading Resources from Badger Learning

Ukrainian books and stories from Global Stories and Language Lizard

Ukrainian Education System Profile

Ukrainian Curricular Resources

State-Approved Glossaries in Ukrainian are available for the following subjects:

English Glossaries

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Guides of Literary Terms & Devices for Language Arts

Math Glossaries

• Elementary School Math
• Middle School Math
• High School Integrated Algebra
• High School Geometry
• High School Algebra 2
• High School Common Core Math Terms Addenda

Science Glossaries

• Elementary School Science
• Middle School Science
• High School Earth Science
• High School Living Environment (Biology)
• High School Chemistry
• High School Physics

Social Studies Glossaries

• Elementary School Social Studies
• Middle School Social Studies
• High School Global History
• High School US History and Government

RBERN West 2022-2023 Regional Professional Development Calendar: The RBERN offers synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities for teachers of ELLs throughout the school year.

Rhode Island Foreign Transcript Review Resource Guide: See page 80 for information about Ukraine.

Overview of HS Diploma Requirements

NYSED Transfer Credit FAQ

Awarding Transfer Credit

Journey’s End Refugee Services is providing legal consultation and support for families in the Buffalo area. Wait times for appointments vary.

Berger, Berger & Sobieski Law Firm can provide Immigration legal support for families in the Buffalo Area. Wait times for appointments vary.

Most Ukrainian families resettling in the US now are arriving under the Uniting for Ukraine program. Information about the program can be found here.

Western New York Branch (UCCA-WNY) is coordinating refugee relief efforts in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. Their website has many links to community organizations, legal resources, local events, and more.

Most families arriving through the Uniting for Ukraine Program will qualify for Medicaid. These local agencies and health centers are also a resource for healthcare.

Jericho Road Community Health Center

Jewish Family Services | WNY

The Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, located at 562 Genesee Street in Buffalo, is a hub for community events, fundraisers for the Humanitarian Effort in Ukraine, and Ukrainian School.

They have a weekly Ukrainian Kitchen and Bar on Fridays from 6pm-9pm.

Local Adult ESL Classes

Translated Materials for Ukrainian Parents and Students from the Statewide Language RBERN.

ESL At Home: Activities for students in grades K through 12. They require only paper and pencil, and some materials that can be found around the house.

ELL Parent Bill of Rights: Translated into Ukrainian

Parent Hotline Bookmarks: Translated into Ukrainian.

Blueprint for ELL Success: Translated into Ukrainian.

Guide for Parents of English language learners in NYS

NYSITELL & NYSESLAT brochures in Ukrainian.

Parent's Guide to Common Core Standards: Translated in Ukrainian.

The Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network West is part of a statewide system of support, funded by the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBE-WL).

Mission: Collaborate with educators, parents, and community members to promote academic excellence and ensure high school graduation for all multilingual learners.

Vision: A community that provides access to an excellent and equitable education for multilingual learners that prepares them to be prosperous participants of a free and democratic society.

Email: rbernwest@e1b.org
Website: rbernwest.e1b.org
Location: 355 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY, USA
Phone: 716-821-7531
Twitter: @rbernwest