Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

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

• 2/9/26 CEEP Support Session #2 - via Zoom

• 2/10/26 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - 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

• 2/12/26 Actionable Engagement: Tools and Strategies for Teaching High School ELLs - at Dutchess 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

• 3/25/26 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

• 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

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education Information Sessions

These free 90-minute interactive sessions are designed to help current and aspiring educators and CBO staff members learn, act, and advocate for an equitable education for immigrant-origin students and their families. These sessions are open to all community members engaged in educational settings or in partnership with institutions of learning.

They are offering two sessions this winter: 

• Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM | Register for this session here.

• Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:30-5:00 PM | Register for this session here.

Events

Manhattanville University School of Education & PNW BOCES

Changing Suburbs Institute®: "Why THIS is the Moment" – Connection, Care, and Courageous Commitment
Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:00-2:00 PM, Reid Castle, Manhattanville University

The day will feature a keynote address by Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent of Schools in the Winooski School District (VT), along with interactive learning sessions and meaningful opportunities to connect across roles and organizations.

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CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Stronger Together Conference: Fortifying School & Community Partnerships for Immigrant Families
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00-3:00 PM, The City College of New York, Great Hall at Shepard Hall

The 2nd annual CUNY-IIE Conference will highlight the critical role of partnerships between community organizations and PK-12 schools in supporting immigrant communities.

For more information and to register click here.

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