Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

• 9/4/26 Informational Session for PR/HYLI Districts and School Personnel - via Zoom

• 9/10/26 Informational Session for PR/HYLI Districts and School Personnel - via Zoom

• 9/23/26, 10/28/26, 12/9/26 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 9/24/26, 12/10/26, 2/26/27 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at Ulster BOCES

• 9/24/26 Making the Portrait Accessible: How the Six Attributes Show Up for English Language Learners - at Rockland BOCES

• 10/1/26, 12/8/26, 2/4/27 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 10/1/26 Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 10/6/26, 1/26/27, 3/16/27 A Dynamic Duo: Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 10/6/26 Looking Beyond Language Difference and Disability: Pre-Referral Considerations for Multilingual Learners - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 10/7/26 Introduction to the Multilingual Literacy SIFE (MLS) Screener - via Zoom

• 10/13/26, 1/14/27, 3/9/27 A Dynamic Duo: Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - for Ulster, Dutchess & Sullivan BOCES - at SENYLRC, Highland & Ulster BOCES

• 10/14/26 Multilingual Literacy SIFE (MLS) Screener Student Performance Report Training - via Zoom

• 10/27/2026 Looking Beyond Language Difference and Disability: Pre-Referral Considerations for Multilingual Learners - at Sullivan BOCES

• 11/12/26 Looking Beyond Language Difference and Disability: Pre-Referral Considerations for Multilingual Learners - at Ulster BOCES

• 11/13/26 Looking Beyond Language Difference and Disability: Pre-Referral Considerations for Multilingual Learners - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 11/17/26, 1/7/27, 3/11/27 A Dynamic Duo: Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 12/3/26 Making the Portrait Accessible: How the Six Attributes Show Up for English Language Learners - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 12/3/26 Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs - at Rockland BOCES

Resources

WIDA Assessments

WIDA has recently updated their NY Webpage. Please visit to find the latest information including testing dates, the WIDA Access Checklist, and professional development opportunities. 

Highlights: (See the WIDA NY Page for Exact Dates and Full Info)

• Secure Portal available beginning 9/9

• Test Ordering in October

• Testing materials arriving in January

• Testing window begins 2/1

• Testing Window Closes 4/9

NERIC Testing has put together this WIDA- Need To Know as a quick reference to help synthesize information and help your district keep on track. At this time, please pay specific attention to items 1-3 to stay informed and have the necessary access to the system.

WIDA Test Coordinator & WIDA Portal Login Rollout

• OSA asked superintendents through the Business Portal to designate a district ELL Test Coordinator (TC) by June 30, 2026. If no one was designated, the superintendent will automatically serve as TC.

• Login credentials are expected beginning in September, with Test Coordinators receiving priority access so they can order materials and upload student rosters.

• Access will likely occur in waves rather than all at once.

• Potential complications include districts where the superintendent did not designate a TC, has since left/retired, or is unaware that they became the default coordinator.

• After September 1, staff with access questions should first be referred to their district Test Coordinator.

• Educators do not need to rush into assessment training. For hand-scored assessments, training is best completed closer to administration so the information is fresh.

• The NYS WIDA webpage will be updated soon with additional dates and rollout information.

Please take a moment to look at the WIDA Roadmap by clicking here.

New York State Education Department

High Quality Parent Orientation

This resource highlights essential information and additional considerations to help districts design parent orientations that promote transparency, belonging, meaningful family engagement, and partnership.

High Quality ELL Parent Orientation

Career Opportunities

Ardsley School District

• Part-time English as a New Language Teacher/Teacher of Multilingual Learners

Candidates should apply on the Ardsley District Home Page. There is a tab titled Careers. Job opportunities will be listed there. Candidates can create a username and password there and complete an online application.

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