Seats are still available! SupportEd's Multilingual Learner Virtual Symposium

Seats are still available!

SupportEd's Multilingual Learner Virtual Symposium

June 4, 2026, 10:00-4:00 PM

Join us on June 4, from 10:00-4:00 PM EST, for SupportEd's Multilingual Learner Symposium, a one-day virtual event designed for educators focused on strengthening instruction for multilingual learners (MLs) through practical research-based strategies, premium resources, and collaborative learning.

This immersive event includes an interactive keynote, three breakout session blocks (with two session choices in each block), and a live Q&A with ML experts.

All attendees will receive a certificate for six (6) professional development hours, along with a complimentary digital download of SupportEd's ML Instructional Strategy Toolbox.

One-Hour On-Demand Virtual Asynchronous Courses To Support Multilingual Learners

May 21, 2026 through June 30, 2026

The Hudson Valley RBERN, in partnership with SupportEd, LLC, is offering seven (7) asynchronous virtual courses designed to strengthen instructional practices for multilingual learner (ML) students.

Grounded in proven, research-based practices, participants will engage with tools and strategies designed to strengthen instruction for ML students through interactive activities, reflection questions, and authentic classroom examples.

Each asynchronous course includes a certificate for one (1) hour of professional development upon completion.

Each registrant is eligible for one free course.

The following on-demand courses are available:

• Effective Instruction of ML Newcomer Students

• Effective Programming for SLIFE and ML Newcomers

• Formative Assessment for MLs

• Scaffolding Content Instruction for MLs

• Scaffolding Content Instruction for MLs for Special Area Teachers

• Strengthening Access and Engagement for MLs in CTE Programs

• Working with Paraprofessionals to Support MLs

Please contact the HV RBERN for support or with any questions you may have.

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

• 5/26/26 Countering AI Bias: Strategies to Center ELLs and All Students - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/3/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/4/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Rockland BOCES

• 6/11/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom - for Dutchess BOCES

NEW! Hudson Valley RBERN, in partnership with SupportEd, LLC

One-Hour On-Demand Virtual Asynchronous Courses To Support Multilingual Learners - May 21, 2026 through June 30, 2026

The Hudson Valley RBERN, in partnership with SupportEd, LLC, is offering seven (7) asynchronous virtual courses designed to strengthen instructional practices for multilingual learner (ML) students.

Grounded in proven, research-based practices, participants will engage with tools and strategies designed to strengthen instruction for ML students through interactive activities, reflection questions, and authentic classroom examples.

Each asynchronous course includes a certificate for one (1) hour of professional development upon completion.

Each registrant is eligible for one free course.

The following on-demand courses are available:

• Effective Instruction of ML Newcomer Students

• Effective Programming for SLIFE and ML Newcomers

• Formative Assessment for MLs

• Scaffolding Content Instruction for MLs

• Scaffolding Content Instruction for MLs for Special Area Teachers

• Strengthening Access and Engagement for MLs in CTE Programs

• Working with Paraprofessionals to Support MLs

SupportEd's Multilingual Learner Virtual Symposium - June 4, 2026 - 10:00-4:00 PM

Join us on June 4, from 10:00-4:00 PM EST, for SupportEd's Multilingual Learner Symposium, a one-day virtual event designed for educators focused on strengthening instruction for multilingual learners (MLs) through practical research-based strategies, premium resources, and collaborative learning.

This immersive event includes an interactive keynote, three breakout session blocks (with two session choices in each block), and a live Q&A with ML experts.

All attendees will receive a certificate for six (6) professional development hours, along with a complimentary digital download of SupportEd's ML Instructional Strategy Toolbox.

Resources

New York State Education Department

English Language Learner (ELL) and Immigrant Student Counts for 2026-2027 ESSA Title III Allocations

The purpose of this communication is to inform all LEAs to update and/or verify their counts of English Language Learners (ELLs) and immigrant students in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) beginning the week of May 4, 2026, through the week ending on June 5, 2026. NYSED will use these counts to calculate the allocations to LEAs for 2026-2027 ESSA Title III ELL and Immigrant funds.

• LEAs work with nonpublic schools to verify the accuracy of ELL counts reported through the IDEx on the Fall 2025 BEDS Online Report Nonpublic form and immigrant counts. Information on how to log into the IDEx can be found here. 

• LEAs review nonpublic immigrant data reported on the Fall 2025 BEDS Online Report District form through the IDEx. Information on how to log into the IDEx can be found here.

• See the memo English Language Learner (ELL) and Immigrant Student Counts for 2026–27 ESSA Title III Allocations for more information. 

• Title III ELL and Immigrant allocations will be posted in July 2026 at Allocations, Poverty Data, and Student Counts.

• If you have any questions regarding these procedures, please contact the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at obewl@nysed.gov or 518-474-8775 or contact the Office of Information and Reporting Services at datasupport@nysed.gov.

Career Opportunities

Haldane CSD

• World Language Teacher - French

Mamaroneck UFSD

• English as a New Language Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy)

• World Language Teacher (F/T Spanish)

Ossining UFSD

• ENL Teacher - Leave Replacement - Roosevelt School

Please contact the HV RBERN for support or with any questions you may have.

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Webinars

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Webinars

NYSED and WIDA are sponsoring two webinars to prepare schools and districts for the transition to the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs.

Welcome to WIDA Statewide Webinar

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00-3:30 PM

Learn more about WIDA and the introduction of WIDA ACCESS in New York for the 2026-27 School Year. All New York educators interested in learning more about WIDA and WIDA ACCESS are invited to attend.

Link to Welcome to WIDA Vimeo livestream.

WIDA Access Online Technology 101 Statewide Webinar

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 2:00-3:30 PM

Learn about the WIDA ACCESS Online test platform and about the technology requirements for WIDA ACCESS Online, and the WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS). We encourage test coordinators, test administrators, and technology coordinators in New York to attend.

Link to WIDA ACCESS Online Technology 101 Vimeo livestream.

Please note: These webinars will be live streamed using Vimeo. If you plan to attend, please work with your IT department as necessary to ensure that Vimeo is not blocked on your local network. Contact WIDA Client Services if you require additional information. The webinars will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend.

Please contact the HV RBERN for support or with any questions you may have.