Hudson Valley RBERN Update

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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Refugees and Immigrants in Schools CTLE Course

This virtual module will help participants understand the realities of refugees and other forced migrant groups in order to facilitate student learning in new educational, cultural, and social settings. 

The activities and experiences will raise awareness, understanding, empathy, and competence among educators and comprise a step in the journey to better supporting refugee communities.

Sessions

  • Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

Deadlines

  • Application deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026

  • Confirmation of Placement on: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

There is an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work.

Register

CONFERENCE | Stronger Together: Fortifying School & Community Partnerships for Immigrant Families

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00-3:00 PM
The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031

This is a one-day event designed to fortify partnerships between community organizations and PK-12 schools to better support immigrant communities.

Standing Up and Pushing Back: Organizations Doing The Work

The closing panel highlights four organizations working at the national, state, and city levels to stand up for immigrant students and communities. Panelists will share how they push back against anti-immigrant policies through innovative resources and collaborative approaches. The panel aims to inspire schools and organizations to forge partnerships that respond to the fears, needs, and strengths of immigrant families.

Register

Hunter School of Education

Collaborative Leadership Advancing School Success (CLASS)

Virtual Information Session: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00-7:30 PM

This is a hands-on, non-traditional leadership development program. Candidates collaborate to improve outcomes for historically underserved students and to lead improvements in the systems and structures that have perpetuated inequity.

For Fall 2026, they are recruiting for a cohort with a special focus on multilingual learners. The ideal candidate has a passion for (though not necessarily experience in) supporting this population; however, candidates will be prepared to fulfill a broad range of leadership roles. 

Learn more

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

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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

New! 3/26/26 Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visit: Suffern CSD Dual Language Grades K-2 - Biliteracy Stations and Data-Informed Instruction

Join us for the Hudson Valley Learning Exchange Visits, where districts across the region will 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.

Suffern CSD has launched an instructional approach in its K-2 Dual Language program to more intentionally meet the needs of multilingual learners. This visit will highlight the implementation of Biliteracy Stations, a student-centered framework grounded in data-informed decision-making, responsive instruction, and strengthened collaboration between Dual Language and ENL teachers. Participants will observe a dedicated instructional block designed to target specific student needs using MCLASS data, identified language strengths, and targeted skill goals.

Register

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

3/25/26 Pre-referral Considerations for ELLs - at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

3/25/26 A Tale of Two Regulations, Special Education and Part 154 - at Putnam Northern Westchester 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

Trauma-Informed Practice for Supporting Immigrant Students CTLE Course

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in PreK-12 classrooms. You will learn how to identify possible trauma indicators in our learning communities, explore trauma-informed pedagogical practices, and come up with plans to support students and their families.

Sessions

  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

Deadlines

  • Application deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Confirmation of Placement on: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

There is an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work.

Apply

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

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

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: 

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.