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News and Events

The New York State Education Department has released the 2018-19 New York State Seal of Biliteracy Report. This document summarizes facts and figures that demonstrate significant growth in this program in New York State over the last four years.

NYSABE invites college students and other interested parties to volunteer at their annual conference, March 19-21, 2020. This is a unique, firsthand opportunity to see the work NYSABE accomplishes on behalf of ELL students in New York State. The application can be found here. For more information about the conference, click here.

Ossining UFSD will be holding a Bilingual and Ethnically & Culturally Diverse Job Fair on March 21, 2020, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. View event flyer here. 

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

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

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We are very excited to share with you that an article recently published in Chalkbeat was written by our very own HV RBERN Resource Specialist, David Mumper. The article is titled: "I asked my students to tackle a problem. Their solution taught me a lot about culturally responsive teaching" and is available on the Chalkbeat website.

In the way of other good news, the City University of New York (CUNY) has produced and published a video series and resource guide designed to support immigrant students in our schools. The creation of both resources was made possible through funding provided by the New York State Education Department. The four-part video series provides information and illustrates successful practices in order to support educators in creating safe and welcoming environments for immigrant students and families. Resources can be accessed through the following links: 


Partner Events and Information

NYSABE 43rd Annual Conference
Fostering Collaborative Instructional Leadership in Bilingual Education: Equity in Action
Crowne Plaza White Plains, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
March 19-21, 2020
View press release here.

Changing Suburbs Institute (CSI) 15th Annual Education Forum
Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy Cloud: Advancing English Learners’ Language and Literacy Development using Culturally-Responsive Children’s Books
Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577
April 2, 2020
8:30 AM - 2:45 PM
To register click here.

Huda Essa: From Me to We: Building Achievement and Community Through Culturally Responsive Practices
Dutchess BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
May 6, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Huda will share her engaging and thought-provoking learning strategies to assist educators in successfully meeting their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She will help participants to understand the impact of unintentional, unconscious bias towards English Language Learners. To view more details about the Finding the Brilliance series, view program flyer here. To register click here.

The Dutchess BOCES Student with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) program provides intense, small group instruction, individualized attention with an emphasis on English language and literacy skills to students who are learning English as a New Language (ENL). To be eligible, students must have been in the country for less than a year and test at two or more years below grade level in literacy in their home language. For more information, contact Erin Piquet at 845-486-4840 ext. 3047 or Denise Dzikowski, Director of Special and Alternative Programs at 845-486-8004 ext. 3222.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

The following new workshops have been scheduled:

Other upcoming HV RBERN workshops:

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

Career Opportunities

ESL Teacher
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.

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SUNY New Paltz is beginning the search for its final cohort of teachers who would like to be certified in TESOL within the next school year. The program is designed to be a quick and intensive program to help teachers and school districts fulfill their needs in teaching the ever-growing ELL population.

This is scheduled to be the last year of the program, at this time. In under a year, with hard work, motivated teachers can earn a certification in TESOL and with successful completion of the program, the majority of the expense will be reimbursed by the State. All details are on their website.

A few dates to remember:
Information Nights on February 13, 2020  &  March 12, 2020.
Teachers do not need to attend an information night in order to apply; however, it is a good way to ask questions.

Applications are due April 14, 2020.

Bridges is offering a free, 2-day course (10 CTLE hours) on general strategies for serving SIFE learners at The Graduate Center, CUNY:

Developing Responsive Classroom Communities for SIFE Learners
March 31 & April 7, 2020
View flyer with details here.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

The following new workshops have been scheduled:

Other upcoming HV RBERN workshops:

Career Opportunities

The Lower Hudson Council of School Personnel Administrators (LHCSPA) are inviting teachers to apply to attend the Diversity and Inclusivity Fair, Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9:00-3:00 PM, by invitation only. Please view flyer with details here.

Adult Education Teacher
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.

Adult Education Substitute Teachers
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.