HV RBERN Update

Happy New Year! We have a few things to share with you as we begin this new year.

2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau recently launched an update to 2020census.gov that includes content in 59 languages, including language assistance guides and videos that explain how to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail when it becomes available in mid-March. People can respond to the census online and by phone in 13 languages. The expansive site includes in-depth information in both English and Spanish. The press release can be viewed here.

NYSITELL Reordering
In the event that your building needs to replenish your NYSITELL materials, the attached memo details the process. We have fielded questions about what the most recent Session means (see below). In the Session ordering page, Session numbers are indicated in the format of S1, S2, and so on. S is for Session and the number corresponds to the month of the school year, beginning in August (S1). In ordering, select the latest Session available. For example, if you order in January, you will select S6, which is the most recent Session listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

(Excerpt from the Memo)
Obtaining Additional NYSITELL Materials 
Principals who find that they need additional NYSITELL materials may return to the online examination request system throughout the school year to revise or add any supplemental quantities needed. To place your request, go to the most recent Session. Any supplemental materials requested throughout the school year should arrive at the school 30-60 days after the request has been made.

New SIFE Manual
This SIFE Manual was created for educators across New York State who are looking for guidance and best practices around intake, programming, instruction and assessment for SIFE. The guidance provided in this manual can help schools and districts reflect on ways to strengthen the services and instruction they provide these students.

Revision of New York State Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Learning Standards
The New York State Education Department is currently seeking feedback on the Proposed Revisions to the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English (LOTE), which they are proposing to be renamed as the New York State World Languages Learning Standards. The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages has posted a Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Standards Review Page. All P-12 teachers of World Languages, building and district leaders, and other interested stakeholders are invited to visit this page to learn more about the updated standards and to give feedback on these proposed revisions. The Public Comment Survey for providing feedback will remain open through February 1, 2020. Email questions to obewl@nysed.gov.

Recruitment of Educators to Write Questions for the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests
NYSED’s contractor, Questar III, is seeking educators who have worked in a group setting, as well as independently, to write items that may be used in future New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics assessments. Specific information about the meeting dates and locations, pre-training, qualifying requirements, and honoraria is included in the recruitment communication. Questions about the Item Writer Workshops should be sent to Questar at ny.3-8.help@questarai.com. Other questions about the Grades 3-8 Tests may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at 518-474-5902 or emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

The fall edition of NYSABE’s newsletter The Bilingual Times can be found here. You can visit their website www.nysabe.net where you will find information about their upcoming 2020 annual conference. Please see the deadlines to submit presentation proposals, nominations for professional awards, and nominations for student awards.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

• 1/28/20 Universal Design for Language Learners (PM SESSION) at Dutchess BOCES

• 1/31/20 Next Generation Standards - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know (AM SESSION) at Sullivan BOCES

• 2/5/20 Classrooms as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 2/12/20 Questioning and Discussion Techniques for ELLs (and All Students) (AM SESSION) at Ulster BOCES

• 2/27/20 Supporting ELLs in Social Studies Secondary Classrooms at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 2/28/20 Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for ELLs at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 2/28/20 Rebooted: The New Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - "Learn" (AM Workshop) at Sullivan BOCES

• 2/28/20 Rebooted: The New Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - "Apply" (PM Session) at Sullivan BOCES

Hudson Valley Writing Project SATURDAY SEMINAR

We're pleased to share information on the Hudson Valley Writing Project SATURDAY SEMINAR titled COMING TOGETHER: Supporting English Language Learners, Saturday, December 14, 2019, 8:30 am - 12 pm at SUNY New Paltz, Coykendall Science Building (CSB) Auditorium. Our very own Hudson Valley RBERN Resource Specialist, David Mumper will be the Keynote Speaker. For more details and to register, please visit their website here.

There are still seats available for this workshop on Friday: 

• 12/13 ELL Identification and NYS ELL Assessments (NYSITELL and NYSESLAT) (AM Session) at Clarkstown CSD

Other upcoming HV RBERN workshops:

• 1/28/20 Pre-Referral Considerations for English Language Learners (AM SESSION) at Dutchess BOCES

• 1/28/20 Universal Design for Language Learners (PM SESSION) at Dutchess BOCES

• 1/31/20 Next Generation Standards - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know (AM SESSION) at Sullivan BOCES

To view all of HV RBERN's scheduled workshops click here.

HV RBERN Update

We hope that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break. With just a couple of weeks to go before our next break, we want to share some information and upcoming events with you.

The Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents is gathering feedback from regional educators as part of supporting the Board of Regents journey into looking at graduation requirements. You can access the survey here.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

• 12/13/19 ELL Identification & NYSITELL (AM SESSION) at Clarkstown CSD

• 12/13/19 Classrooms as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities at Rockland BOCES

• 12/18/19 Next Generation Standards - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know (AM SESSION) at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 12/18/19 NYS Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know (PM SESSION) at Southern Westchester BOCES

• 12/19/19 Rebooted: The New Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - "Learn" (AM Workshop) at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 12/19/19 Rebooted: The New Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - "Apply" (PM Session) at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 1/8/20 Classrooms as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

To view all of HV RBERN's scheduled workshops click here.

Partner Events

NYSABE Mid-Hudson Region III Networking Meeting: Film Viewing and Discussion with Colleagues
12/12/19, 4-6:00 PM, Bedford CSD, 632 S Bedford Rd, Bedford, NY
For more information and to register, click here.

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages of the New York State Education Department is proud to present a series of three professional development workshops: Implementing New York State Standards for World Languages - Supporting Learners on the Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy, facilitated by ACTFL presenters to support the transition to the revised New York State Standards in World Languages. For more information, visit their website here. *Please note that you may contact the HV RBERN with questions about the New York State Seal of Biliteracy!

Professional Development: Certification Opportunities

Clinically-Rich Intensive Teacher Institute for ESOL- Significantly Reduced Tuition for NYC DOE Teachers
Certified NYCDOE teachers can earn an additional NYS certificate in ESOL Pre-K- 12 within one year and at a substantially reduced tuition rate. Located at the Mercy College Bronx Campus, this clinically-rich program offers teachers a pathway to ESOL certification, with the goal of addressing the shortage of NYC teachers in English as a Second Language/English as a New Language. The next Cohort starts in January 2020. View program flyer here.

The Intensive Teacher Institute for Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE), is a NYSED funded program that provides tuition assistance to obtain a Bilingual Extension for Special Education Teachers, Teachers of Speech and Language Disabilities and Pupil Personnel. They also provide tuition assistance to obtain a TESOL Certification for Special Education Teachers. To learn more about this program, visit their website here. View ITI-BSE Program flyer here.

LIU Hudson is about to launch their 7th Cohort for ENL teachers seeking certification as Childhood Education teachers. The 17-credit program is entirely online. There are two start dates: Cohort 7a- January 2020 and Cohort 7b- July 2020. View program flyer here.

Career Opportunities

School Counselor (Bilingual)
Brewster CSD
View job posting here.