Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

• 12/10/25 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Albany International School Newcomer Program

• 1/6/26 Countering AI Bias: Strategies to Center ELLs and All Students - via Zoom

• 1/7/26 ENL, Immigration, and Graduation Pathways for High School Counselors and Directors of Guidance - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 1/8/26 Pre-referral Considerations for ELLs - at Dutchess BOCES

• 1/8/26 A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154 - at Dutchess BOCES

• 1/21/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland CSD/Theills Elementary School

• 2/5/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Rockland BOCES

• 2/10/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Port Chester Middle School

• 2/11/26 Pre-referral Considerations for ELLs - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 2/11/26 Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs - via Zoom - for Ulster BOCES

• 2/24/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 3/5/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

• 3/10/2026 - Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland Seal of Biliteracy - at North Rockland High School

• 3/11/26 A Tale of Two Regulations, Special Education and Part 154 - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 3/11/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - for Ulster BOCES - via Zoom

• 3/13/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Dutchess BOCES

• 3/24/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Brewster HS SIFE Bridges Program

• 3/24/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Brewster HS SIFE Bridges Program

• 3/25/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 4/8/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 4/22/26 A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154 - at Ulster BOCES

• 5/13/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Putnam Northern Westchester 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

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Initiative on Immigration and Education

Virtual Launch | Immigration in Early Childhood Education Module
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM

During this webinar, participants will learn ways that early childhood educators can create welcoming learning environments for immigrant-origin students and their families.

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Binghamton University

Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute Advanced Certificate Program in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Pre-K to Grade 12 Teachers

Designed for certified NYS teachers interested in being an ENL teacher.

• 100% online, asynchronous format for working teachers

• Five grad courses offered in one academic year

• Total out-of-pocket cost ~$1000 for 15 credits

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New York State Education Department

Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Requirements for ELL and ML Educators

In order to support ELL educators, NYSED is working with the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN), Stanford University’s Understanding Language Institute, and other Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)-approved sponsors to deliver high-quality professional development that fulfills the requirements of Part 154 and Subpart 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Professional Learning Calendar

Career Opportunities

Ossining Union Free School District

• Elementary Dual Language (Spanish Zone ) Leave Replacement - Claremont School

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