HV RBERN Update

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We are happy to announce that the Hudson Valley RBERN now has a YouTube channel, featuring video resources developed or curated by our team. These videos include topics such as:

  • ELL Identification Process for Registrars (NEW!) - Please share this with your registrars

  • Excerpts from Technology Toolkit for Supporting ELLs

  • Unpacking the new Language Arts Progressions

  • And much more (click within the playlists)

Be sure to check our YouTube channel often as we will continue to add content.

Upcoming HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Other Professional Development

From SWBOCES, for World Language Teachers: Design Online!
Facilitated by Jennifer Eddy, World Languages for Performance, LLC
4/24/20, 9:00-10:00 AM
In this webinar, Jennifer Eddy demonstrates the NYSAPAT DesignSpace, an online repository just for NYS world language teachers. Search and design tasks by topic and level, complete with links to authentic materials and Can-Do statements. Be ready for standards revisions with this interactive tool featuring Integrated Performance Assessment exemplars in all languages. To RSVP click here.

Career Opportunities

Elementary Dual Language Teacher
Ossining UFSD
View job posting here.

HV RBERN Update

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NYSED has announced the public release of the 2018-2019 New York State Public School English Language Learners Enrollment Report. This data is publicly available on their Public Data Site.

This report provides 2018-2019 school year English Language Learner (ELL) enrollment data. This report is the one-stop report for the enrollment data of English Language Learners which is available Statewide and at the district level.

Data in the ELL Report includes:

  • K-12 ELL enrollment by gender, ethnicity, and grade level

  • ELL students with disability enrollment  

  • ELL students with economically disadvantaged enrollment

  • Top 5 home languages within districts 

  • ENL, Transitional Bilingual, and Dual Language Programs within districts

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Information and Reporting 
Services at Datasupport or phone at 518-474-7965.

Professional Development and Resources

An additional online orientation has been added for the Bridges Sheltered ENL/ELA program:

Tuesday, April 19, 2:30-3:30 PM or Thursday, May 21, 2:00-3:00 PM 
Please see flyer for details. A reminder that this Q&A is part of a short CTLE course that is offered online. They have created online resources that teachers can use for Bridges students and beyond.

NYSED has released a Q&A document Guidance for implementing the NYSSB in light of COVID-19 school closures.

Upcoming HV RBERN Professional Learning

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

NYSED Emergency Regulations

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The New York State Board of Regents has acted on a series of emergency regulations over the past several days. 

This April 7, 2020 press release provides details about the cancellation of the June Regents and includes a Regents and Graduation Requirement FAQ, as well as updated timelines for implementation and assessment of the NYS Next Generation ELA and Mathematics Standards.

The Regents and Graduation Requirement FAQ has information regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) and for Languages Other than English (LOTE) programs as follows.

  • ELLs

    • #16: 4+1 LOTE Pathway

    • #32: Local diploma safety nets and appeals  

  • LOTE

    • #8 AND #25: Checkpoint B exemption for Regents Advanced Designation Diploma

    • #11: Checkpoint A prior to grade 9

    • #16: 4+1 LOTE Pathway

This April 6, 2020 press release, details the following amendments for Bilingual Education:

  • The days when schools are closed will not be counted in the timeline for ELL identification, parent notification about programming, and placement

  • An exemption from the unit of study requirements due to schools being closed

  • Cancellation of the annual proficiency exam (NYSESLAT) for English language learners

The release of guidance regarding the NYS Seal of Biliteracy is expected within the next week. We will share that information as it becomes available. 

As you review the amendments and guidance documents, there may be many unanswered questions, particularly related to supporting English Language Learners. As information becomes available, we will be keeping you informed.

Thank you for the work you do in support of our ELLs. 

Please reach out to us with any questions that you have.