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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

All of OBEWL's professional learning are offered free of charge and is open to world language educators and administrators working and studying in New York State educational institutions. For more information on professional learning for world language educators, please visit their website. 

Implementing Standards-Based Grading: Aligning Assessment with Proficiency Webinar

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom

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Teaching the Standards for Mixed Second and Heritage Language Learner Second Language Classes: Strategies for Inclusive and Effective Standards-Aligned Instruction Webinar

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom

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2026 Summer Workshops

NYSED OBEWL is sponsoring a two-day, in-person workshop in each of nine regions in New York State to support NYS world language educators to understand how to enact the NYS Culture Standards. All workshops will run from 9:00-2:00 PM with a one-hour lunch on your own. The workshop description for each day, as well as the locations and dates are listed below. Participants must commit to attending both days in full. 8 hours of CTLE credit are offered.  

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2026-27 Facilitator Book Study on Proficiency-Based Instruction - Teaching Grammar for Proficiency with Co-Author Mike Travers

Monthly from October 2026 - May 2027, 4:00-5:15 PM via Zoom

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CUNY-Initiative on Immigration and Education

Centering Black Immigrants in Education: Learning, Acting, and Advocating for Equity Webinar

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00-6:15 PM

During this session, panelists will share how their organizations support Black immigrants while highlighting the many challenges Black immigrant communities face. The information and resources shared will help educators better tap into the strengths and address the needs of Black immigrant students and families in their school communities.

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NYS TESOL

56th Annual NYS TESOL Conference
Virtual Conference: Saturday, November 7, 2026

In-Person Conference: Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Long Island, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788

The Call for Proposals deadline has been extended!
New Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Submit a proposal

Student Logo Contest
Students are invited to design a logo for the 2026 NYS TESOL Conference!
EXTENDED Deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Resources

CUNY-Initiative on Immigration and Education

Supporting Immigrant Students and Families: A Guide for New York State Secondary School Counselors

The guide was developed by CUNY-IIE in partnership with 11 practicing school counselors across New York State. It provides counselors with grounded practices for creating welcoming school environments, navigating legal and policy considerations, supporting students through the college access process, and building meaningful partnerships with families and community organizations.

Access the guide here

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

City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education in Turbulent Times (Virtual)

  • Thursday, April 20, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM via Zoom

This virtual module will provide hands-on opportunities for educators to learn about historical and current immigration events and policies while examining their impact on their school community.  

  • Application deadline: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  • Confirmation of Placement on: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. Educators will earn a total of 15 hours of CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module.

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Transforming Support into Impact: A Counselor’s Guide for Immigrant Communities Virtual Launch

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00-6:15 PM

Join CUNY-IIE for the virtual launch of their new counselor guide, Supporting Immigrant Students and Families: A Guide for New York State Secondary School Counselors.

During this session, panelists will explore key strategies for middle and high school counselors to support immigrant-origin students and families. This webinar will highlight practical approaches for welcoming students, working with teachers, families, and other school staff to address student needs, and building community partnerships that strengthen support systems for immigrant students.

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Career Opportunities

Ossining UFSD

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

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Special Education Series for ELLs: Serving ELLs with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia (2-Part Online Series)

SESSION 1: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00-12:00 PM
SESSION 2A: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:30-5:00 PM OR SESSION 2B: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 2:30-5:00 PM

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Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families (2-Part Online Series)

Reflects Current Changes per Executive Action & Immigration Enforcement Activity

PART 1: Monday, April 27, 2026, 3:00-5:00 PM OR Monday, May 11, 2026, 3:00-5:00 PM
PART 2: Monday, May 4, 2026, 3:00-6:00 PM OR Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:00-6:00 PM

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City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education

Transforming Support into Impact: A Counselor’s Guide for Immigrant Communities Virtual Launch

Wednesday April 29, 2026, 5:00-6:15 PM via Zoom

CUNY-IIE partnered with 11 secondary school counselors across New York State to develop a guide grounded in their practices and experiences supporting immigrant school communities. In this webinar, you will learn about key resources and promising strategies used to intentionally support immigrant-origin students and their families. You will also hear directly from counselors about their experiences and the impact they’ve had on their diverse school communities.

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Bridges to Academic Success

Registration is now open for Module 1 of the following Bridges professional learning courses.

Please click the links below for information on how to register your teachers or, if you're an administrator, yourself for that learning module.

All sessions are via Zoom. Course descriptions are available on their website. 

Prerequisite: You must complete the Orientation to Bridges Programs before attending Module 1.

The June kickoff sessions begin the professional learning cycle for the 2026-2027 school year. 

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