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.