Hudson Valley RBERN Update

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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

All of OBEWL's professional learning are offered free of charge and is open to world language educators and administrators working and studying in New York State educational institutions. For more information on professional learning for world language educators, please visit their website. 

Implementing Standards-Based Grading: Aligning Assessment with Proficiency Webinar

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom

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Teaching the Standards for Mixed Second and Heritage Language Learner Second Language Classes: Strategies for Inclusive and Effective Standards-Aligned Instruction Webinar

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom

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2026 Summer Workshops

NYSED OBEWL is sponsoring a two-day, in-person workshop in each of nine regions in New York State to support NYS world language educators to understand how to enact the NYS Culture Standards. All workshops will run from 9:00-2:00 PM with a one-hour lunch on your own. The workshop description for each day, as well as the locations and dates are listed below. Participants must commit to attending both days in full. 8 hours of CTLE credit are offered.  

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2026-27 Facilitator Book Study on Proficiency-Based Instruction - Teaching Grammar for Proficiency with Co-Author Mike Travers

Monthly from October 2026 - May 2027, 4:00-5:15 PM via Zoom

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CUNY-Initiative on Immigration and Education

Centering Black Immigrants in Education: Learning, Acting, and Advocating for Equity Webinar

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00-6:15 PM

During this session, panelists will share how their organizations support Black immigrants while highlighting the many challenges Black immigrant communities face. The information and resources shared will help educators better tap into the strengths and address the needs of Black immigrant students and families in their school communities.

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NYS TESOL

56th Annual NYS TESOL Conference
Virtual Conference: Saturday, November 7, 2026

In-Person Conference: Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Long Island, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788

The Call for Proposals deadline has been extended!
New Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Submit a proposal

Student Logo Contest
Students are invited to design a logo for the 2026 NYS TESOL Conference!
EXTENDED Deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Resources

CUNY-Initiative on Immigration and Education

Supporting Immigrant Students and Families: A Guide for New York State Secondary School Counselors

The guide was developed by CUNY-IIE in partnership with 11 practicing school counselors across New York State. It provides counselors with grounded practices for creating welcoming school environments, navigating legal and policy considerations, supporting students through the college access process, and building meaningful partnerships with families and community organizations.

Access the guide here

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