Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• 5/1/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 5/6/25 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 5/8/25 ENL, Immigration, and Graduation Pathways for High School Counselors and Directors of Guidance - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 5/21/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• NEW! 5/30/25 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom

• 6/3/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• NEW! 6/3/25 ENL, Immigration, and Graduation Pathways for High School Counselors and Directors of Guidance - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/12/25 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• NEW! 6/13/25 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

• ENL Co-Teaching Models

• ENL Collaboration and Co-Teaching Foundations

• Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students

• NYSESLAT Administration Training - Asynchronous Course

• NYSITELL Administration Training

HV RBERN Needs Assessment 2025-2026 & Satisfaction Survey 2024-2025

In order to better serve our region, the NYS Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN) is gathering data to inform our grant-funded professional development initiatives as well as other supports. In addition, if applicable, we are seeking qualitative input with regard to our provided services.

Please feel free to forward this survey to other educators in your district. 

Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Survey

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education in Turbulent Times (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Thursday, May 8, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students and their families. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Empowering Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Tuesday, May 20, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Tuesday, May 27, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will help educators explore and identify what advocacy can look like in our schools and classrooms, learn how to support immigrant-origin students with college and career access, and understand how to support immigrant youth empowerment in and out of schools. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Trauma-Informed Practice in Elementary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Wednesday, May 21, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Wednesday, May 28, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students and their families. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Career Opportunities

Ossining UFSD

• ENL Leave Replacement - Ossining High School

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

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• 5/1/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 5/6/25 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 5/8/25 ENL, Immigration, and Graduation Pathways for High School Counselors and Directors of Guidance - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 5/21/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 6/3/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 6/12/25 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

• ENL Co-Teaching Models

• ENL Collaboration and Co-Teaching Foundations

• Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students

• NYSESLAT Administration Training - Asynchronous Course

• NYSITELL Administration Training

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education in Turbulent Times (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Thursday, May 8, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students and their families. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Empowering Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Tuesday, May 20, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Tuesday, May 27, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will help educators explore and identify what advocacy can look like in our schools and classrooms, learn how to support immigrant-origin students with college and career access, and understand how to support immigrant youth empowerment in and out of schools. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Trauma-Informed Practice in Elementary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

• Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Wednesday, May 21, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

• Wednesday, May 28, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students and their families. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Siena College

Bilingual Education Extension Program

A 15-credit, fully online program for NYS classroom teachers seeking the Bilingual Ed Extension to teach in Spanish-English Dual Language and Bilingual programs. Now recruiting their first cohort to start in Summer 2025. For more information, contact: graduateadmissions@siena.edu. Apply here.

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SUNY New Paltz

Graduate Programs

• MAT in World Language Education

• MSED in Second Language Education - TESOL

• Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education Extension

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

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• 4/8/25 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

• 5/1/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 5/6/25 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 5/8/25 ENL, Immigration, and Graduation Pathways for High School Counselors and Directors of Guidance - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 5/21/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 6/3/25 Accelerating Academic Success for Long-Term English Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 6/12/25 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

• ENL Co-Teaching Models

• ENL Collaboration and Co-Teaching Foundations

• Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students

• NYSESLAT Administration Training - Asynchronous Course

• NYSITELL Administration Training

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education

Supporting Immigrant-Origin Students in PK-12 New York State Schools Webinar

April 7, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom

Join CUNY-IIE for a rich discussion addressing ways to support immigrant-origin students in New York State PK-12 schools. 

Register

Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES and SupportEd

Multilingual Learner Career and Technical Education (CTE) Virtual Professional Learning Series

Session 1: Supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM

Session 2: Instructional Strategies for Fostering Multilingual Learners' (MLs) Participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM

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Resources

New York State Education Department

Spring 2025 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

This memorandum provides important information regarding the administration of the Spring 2025 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). If you have questions concerning the procedures for administering these tests that are not addressed by this document, please contact their office by e-mail at emscassessinfo@nysed.gov or by calling 518‑474‑5902.

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

March Newsletter Released

The OBEWL March newsletter is now available. Previous newsletters can be accessed on their newsletter archive page.

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