The Professional PPS Resource for Parents assignment is important because it requires candidates to translate their specialized knowledge into clear, practical, and culturally responsive guidance for bilingual families. Rather than demonstrating competence only through case reports, evaluations, or reflective essays, candidates must consider how parents understand school procedures, student needs, available services, and their own rights and responsibilities. Creating the brochure bilingually also reinforces that equitable family engagement depends on meaningful language access, not simply the translation of isolated information.
The assignment directly supports the goals of PSGN 698 Field Experiences in Bilingual Pupil Personnel Services by connecting professional experience with consultation, advocacy, and community communication. It demonstrates whether candidates can identify barriers faced by bilingual students and families, select relevant information, and present it in an accessible format that parents can use when making decisions or collaborating with school personnel. The brochure therefore becomes both evidence of professional growth and a usable resource that can strengthen trust, participation, and culturally responsive service delivery.
PSGN 698 Field Experiences in Bilingual Pupil Personnel Services
Course Description
Since students in the program are certified professionals, their work experience (no less than one academic year) will be considered as fulfillment of the field experience requirement, along with attendance at three field experience seminars and submission of a portfolio which synthesizes their experience and understanding of effective services for bilingual population. The portfolio will include: samples of professional work with bilingual students, including case histories, evaluation reports, progress notes, and IEPs; a written essay presenting the student’s professional philosophy, a discussion of issues involved in providing bilingual services in the New York area, and a description of the student’s professional growth in the Bilingual Advanced Certificate Program.
Bilingual Education – Pupil Personnel (Certificate), Touro University Graduate School of Education – Online Length of Program 12 credits
Student teaching is in New York State. You’ll need access to a school with a bilingual population and a mentor PPS who is certified in bilingual education in order to complete the field experience course
Dr. Raphael Reichel is a New York State Certified School Psychologist. His professional interests include psychoeducational assessment, PBIS, bilingual service delivery, and improving educational outcomes for students with extensive support needs. He enjoys translating research into practical strategies that educators, school psychologists, and families can apply in everyday practice.
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in Touro University’s PPS program is that culturally responsive practice is about more than speaking a family’s language. It’s about helping families understand the process so they can confidently participate in their child’s education. Dr. Raphael Reichel
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