Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

• 2/5/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Rockland BOCES

• 2/9/26 CEEP Support Session #2 - via Zoom

• 2/10/26 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - at Rockland BOCES

• 2/10/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Port Chester Middle School

• 2/11/26 Pre-referral Considerations for ELLs - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 2/11/26 Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs - via Zoom - for Ulster BOCES

• 2/12/26 Actionable Engagement: Tools and Strategies for Teaching High School ELLs - at Dutchess BOCES

• 2/24/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 3/5/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

• 3/10/2026 - Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland Seal of Biliteracy - at North Rockland High School

• 3/11/26 A Tale of Two Regulations, Special Education and Part 154 - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 3/11/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - for Ulster BOCES - via Zoom

• 3/13/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Dutchess BOCES

• 3/24/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Brewster HS SIFE Bridges Program

• 3/25/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 4/8/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 4/22/26 A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154 - at Ulster BOCES

• 5/13/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 5/26/26 Countering AI Bias: Strategies to Center ELLs and All Students - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/3/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/4/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Rockland BOCES

• 6/11/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom - for Dutchess BOCES

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education Information Sessions

These free 90-minute interactive sessions are designed to help current and aspiring educators and CBO staff members learn, act, and advocate for an equitable education for immigrant-origin students and their families. These sessions are open to all community members engaged in educational settings or in partnership with institutions of learning.

They are offering two sessions this winter: 

• Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM | Register for this session here.

• Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:30-5:00 PM | Register for this session here.

Events

Manhattanville University School of Education & PNW BOCES

Changing Suburbs Institute®: "Why THIS is the Moment" – Connection, Care, and Courageous Commitment
Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:00-2:00 PM, Reid Castle, Manhattanville University

The day will feature a keynote address by Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent of Schools in the Winooski School District (VT), along with interactive learning sessions and meaningful opportunities to connect across roles and organizations.

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CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Stronger Together Conference: Fortifying School & Community Partnerships for Immigrant Families
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00-3:00 PM, The City College of New York, Great Hall at Shepard Hall

The 2nd annual CUNY-IIE Conference will highlight the critical role of partnerships between community organizations and PK-12 schools in supporting immigrant communities.

For more information and to register click here.

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

Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland CSD - Seats are still available!

Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: 
North Rockland CSD/Theills Elementary School

Seats are still available!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9:30-12:00 PM
Thiells Elementary School, 78 Rosman Road, Thiells, NY 10984

Join us for this Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visit, where districts across the region come together to learn from each other's programs and approaches. Each visit focuses on a specific topic, offering opportunities for both visiting and hosting districts to share ideas, ask questions, and exchange valuable feedback. These visits are designed to foster collaboration and inspire new insights that can enhance programs across the Hudson Valley.

North Rockland CSD recently shifted its Transitional Bilingual Program to a Dual Language program, beginning in the early grades and growing out the new program to new grades each year. Their approach to program development, including board proposals, Dual Language leadership team development, stakeholder buy-in and program design are a highly effective example of how to grow a new DL program. North Rockland recently hosted New York State and U.S. Department of Education representatives to showcase their Dual Language Program, recognized as a "Bright Spot" for fostering bilingualism and cultural diversity in young learners.

Register

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

• 1/21/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland CSD/Theills Elementary School

• 2/5/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Rockland BOCES

• 2/10/26 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - at Rockland BOCES

• 2/10/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Port Chester Middle School

• 2/11/26 Pre-referral Considerations for ELLs - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 2/11/26 Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs - via Zoom - for Ulster BOCES

• 2/12/26 Actionable Engagement: Tools and Strategies for Teaching High School ELLs - at Dutchess BOCES

• 2/24/26 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 3/5/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

• 3/10/2026 - Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: North Rockland Seal of Biliteracy - at North Rockland High School

• 3/11/26 A Tale of Two Regulations, Special Education and Part 154 - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 3/11/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - for Ulster BOCES - via Zoom

• 3/13/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Dutchess BOCES

• 3/24/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Brewster HS SIFE Bridges Program

• 3/24/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits: Brewster HS SIFE Bridges Program

• 3/25/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 4/8/26 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 4/22/26 A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154 - at Ulster BOCES

• 5/13/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 6/3/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 6/4/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - at Rockland BOCES

• 6/11/26 New York State ELL Identification Workshop - via Zoom - for Dutchess BOCES

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

2026 Winter/Spring World Language Webinars

OBEWL is proud to present the winter/spring 2026 lineup of world language webinars, which are offered free of charge for educators and administrators working and studying in New York State educational institutions. 1 hour of CTLE credit can be earned for each webinar by meeting the attendance requirements. All webinars are conducted on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom. Registration is required. All 1-hour webinars are recorded for future on-demand viewing. For more information on these webinars, please visit their professional learning webpage.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

From Policy to Practice: How Educators Can Create Safe and Inclusive Schools for Immigrant Students Coast to Coast (Webinar)

January 27, 2026, 6:30 PM via Zoom

Join CUNY-IIE and Heartwise Learning for an essential webinar on creating safe, inclusive, and protective learning environments for immigrant students. In this 1-hour webinar, educators and leaders will explore key strategies for supporting immigrant students in the current political landscape. Following the webinar, participants will be invited to engage in 30 minutes of smaller group discussions to deepen understanding, share and learn promising practices with colleagues, and apply strategies to their context.

Immigration in Early Childhood Education Virtual CTLE Course

Session Dates:

• Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM

• Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM

• Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM

• The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work.

Designed for early childhood educators in PreK-2nd grade settings, this professional learning module equips participants with tools and knowledge to support young immigrant-origin students and their families through a strengths-based approach that centers children’s identities while inviting educators to reflect on their own assumptions about immigration.

The application deadline is January 26th. Confirmation emails will be sent on January 29th. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the course. 

Register

Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener

Spring 2026 New User Trainings

• February 11, 2026 3:00-4:15 PM (Hosted by Mid-State RBERN)

• March 26, 2026 10:00-11:15 AM (Hosted by Long Island RBERN)

• June 12, 2026 10:00-11:30 AM (Hosted by Mid-West RBERN) 

Trainings are free and available to K-12 educators throughout New York State. CTLE credit is available. More information about the MLS is available in their Help Center.

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NYS Statewide RBERN & New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)

Supporting ELL Instruction with AI: Ideas for Educators (Virtual)

Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3:30-5:00 PM

This workshop explores how AI can be a gamechanger in your teaching – enhancing student engagement, personalizing instruction, and streamlining tasks, allowing you to focus on students’ growth. Learn practical strategies to integrate AI tools that support diverse linguistic needs, making learning more accessible and concerns, offering tips on navigating the challenges of using AI ethically and effectively. Leave with

actionable insights and resources to elevate your teaching and empower student success in a digital world.

Audience: NYS Administrators and Teachers of ELLs

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