HV RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

9/29/23 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Dutchess BOCES

10/05/23, 11/17/23, 12/1/23 ENL Integrated Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at SWBOCES

10/10/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

10/16/23, 11/9/23, 12/5/23 ENL Integrated Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - Regionwide through Dutchess BOCES

10/18/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at PNW BOCES

10/24/23, 1/30/24, 3/19/24 A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - at SWBOCES

11/15/23 Engagement Strategies Inclusive of ELLs in Grades 7-12 - at PNW BOCES

11/16/23 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - at SWBOCES

12/20/23 An Educator's Informational Guide to Migrant Students & Trauma - at PNW BOCES

1/16/24 An Educator's Informational Guide to Migrant Students & Trauma - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

1/17/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at PNW BOCES

2/14/24 Engaging ELLs (and ALL Students) with the Question-Formulation Technique - at PNW BOCES

4/4/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Southern Westchester BOCES

4/9/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

4/17/24 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at PNW BOCES

5/7/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!

Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)

The Hudson Valley RBERN is thrilled to extend an invitation to 11th and 12th graders in the Hudson Valley Region to apply for the Hudson Valley Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)!

This free 30-hour leadership program, available to Hispanic students in New York State, is a unique and exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about leadership, community, advocacy, and making a difference. If selected, scholars will have the chance to attend specialized training sessions right here in the Hudson Valley Region.

Application deadline: September 22, 2023

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Application Link

View program flyers here: English, Spanish

Other Professional Learning

NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

Voices United: Embracing Diversity to Foster Multiculturalism and Multilingualism
SAVE THE DATE: November 2, 2023, 8:00-3:15 PM
Convention Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

This event will provide New York State educators and administrators with a one-day professional development opportunity to strengthen theoretical and practical knowledge to implement high-quality academically rigorous instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) and other Multilingual Learners (MLs).

This professional development opportunity is offered at NO COST to all New York State educators and administrators and can be used to fulfill CTLE professional development requirements (participants will receive 5 CTLE credits). It is also strategically being held the day preceding the NYSTESOL Conference being held in Albany on November 3 & 4. Districts may utilize Title III funds to fund teacher attendance (including hotel, travel, and meal reimbursement) to both events.

Register today for this free conference! View flyer here.

Ulster BOCES

Unite & Empower: Building Bridges for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 

Ulster BOCES is developing a six-part series that will provide educators with community space to discuss practical strategies, innovative techniques, and resources to enhance their ELL teaching methods. There is a call for proposals to present in one of the following ways:

  1. Hosting an informative session: lead an informative professional learning session on various ELL-related topics, sharing best practices, classroom strategies, and success stories. 

  2. Guiding a conversation: Participate and lead as a speaker or facilitator in conversation, guiding educators on effective ELL teaching techniques. Think: panel-type discussion! 

  3. Sharing Case Studies: Share real-life examples and case studies showcasing successful ELL teaching approaches and their outcomes. 

  4. Resource Recommendations: Recommend books, tools, apps, and other resources that have proven beneficial in ELL instruction. 

Dates: October 24, 2023, November 21, 2023, December 12, 2023, January 23, 2024, February 12, 2024, March 19, 2024, 8:45-2:00 PM

Location: Convenient Virtual Webinar 

All sessions are one hour in length. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please contact Victoria Setaro at Ulster BOCES, vsetaro@ulsterboces.org.

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

Community Resource Event: Pathways to Success for Every Student!
October 10, 2023, 1:00-4:00 PM, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

This is a special community resource event that is sponsored by educational stakeholders in the Lower Hudson Valley Region in partnership with local school districts. The goal of the event is to connect migrant families (and all families) to essential resources, support, and opportunities including educational tools, language assistance and community services (i.e. housing, health and legal). For more information and to register, view flyer here.

New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Who Inspires You?

Use this special opportunity to recognize someone who makes a difference in the NYS TESOL community.

NYS TESOL offers 18 different award categories to highlight the incredible contributions of students and families, educators, and those who serve. Winners are presented with their awards at NYS TESOL's 53rd Annual Conference on November 3 & 4, 2023, in-person at the Hilton Downtown Albany. For more information visit their website.

Submission deadline: September 29, 2023.

Career Opportunities

Ossining UFSD

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

HV RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

9/12/23 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at SWBOCES

9/13/23 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at PNW BOCES

9/14/23 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom

9/29/23 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Dutchess BOCES

10/10/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

10/18/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at PNW BOCES

10/24/23, 1/30/24, 3/19/24 A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - at SWBOCES

11/15/23 Engagement Strategies Inclusive of ELLs in Grades 7-12 - at PNW BOCES

11/16/23 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - at SWBOCES

12/20/23 An Educator's Informational Guide to Migrant Students & Trauma - at PNW BOCES

1/17/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at PNW BOCES

2/14/24 Engaging ELLs (and ALL Students) with the Question-Formulation Technique - at PNW BOCES

4/4/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Southern Westchester BOCES

4/9/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

4/17/24 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at PNW BOCES

5/7/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!

Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)

The Hudson Valley RBERN is thrilled to extend an invitation to 11th and 12th graders in the Hudson Valley Region to apply for the Hudson Valley Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)!

This free 30-hour leadership program, available to Hispanic students in New York State, is a unique and exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about leadership, community, advocacy, and making a difference. If selected, scholars will have the chance to attend specialized training sessions right here in the Hudson Valley Region.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2023.

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Application Link

View program flyers here: English, Spanish

Federal and State Resources

NYSED Statement on Rights of Newly Arrived Immigrants

English Language Learner (ELL) Identification and Placement for Recently Arrived Children and Youth

Know Your Rights: Attorney General James and NYSED Commissioner Rosa Affirm Every New York Student Has the Right to a Free Public Education

Ensuring Meaningful Participation in Advanced Coursework and Specialized Programs for Students Who Are English Learners

U.S. Secretary of Education Letter September 6, 2023

U.S. DOE Newcomer Toolkit

Best Practices Clearinghouse - Lessons from the Field - Supporting Newcomer Students

Other Learning Opportunities

CUNY IIE

Save the Date: Video Series Launch - Not Too Young: Immigration in Elementary Schools
December 5, 2023, 5:00-7:00 PM

This series will showcase the school-wide projects produced by three elementary schools in New York City and Western New York. These projects illustrate the ways that schools can be responsive to their immigrant communities and prioritize immigrant students and families at their schools. For more information, visit their webpage.

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

HV RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)

The Hudson Valley RBERN is thrilled to extend an invitation to 11th and 12th graders in the Hudson Valley Region to apply for the Hudson Valley Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)!

This free 30-hour leadership program, available to Hispanic students in New York State, is a unique and exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about leadership, community, advocacy, and making a difference. If selected, scholars will have the chance to attend specialized training sessions right here in the Hudson Valley Region.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2023.

Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Application Link

View program flyers here: English, Spanish

For districts witnessing an unanticipated surge in ELL enrollments from recently arrived asylum seekers with school-age children, NYSED has granted an extension for the 10-day ELL identification timeline via this waiver. Further details are included below. Please reach out to the HV RBERN if you have further questions. 

In response to the ongoing migrant crisis, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is working closely with districts, schools, educators, and BOCES across the state to ensure that impacted communities have the tools and resources to best support all students. 

This memo sets forth new flexibilities regarding the English language learner identification process, and explains how to complete the waiver. 

More information and resources can be found on the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages website.

LEAs are required to notify NYSED of their intent to use this flexibility through submission of the "Attestation in Support of Waiver of the ELL Identification and Placement Timeline for Recently Arrived Children and Youth" form on the NYSED Business Portal.

Other Learning Opportunities

U.S. Department of Education

Lessons from the Field Webinar - Supporting Newcomer Students
September 6, 2023, 3:00-4:30 PM

Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, Educators, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders

The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.

Register here.

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

Voices United: Embracing Diversity to Foster Multiculturalism and Multilingualism
November 2, 2023, 8:00-3:15 PM, Convention Center - Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

This free event will provide New York State educators and administrators with a one-day professional development opportunity to strengthen theoretical and practical knowledge to implement high-quality academically rigorous instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) and other Multilingual Learners (MLs). For more information, view flyer here.

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