WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Webinars

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Webinars

NYSED and WIDA are sponsoring two webinars to prepare schools and districts for the transition to the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs.

Welcome to WIDA Statewide Webinar

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00-3:30 PM

Learn more about WIDA and the introduction of WIDA ACCESS in New York for the 2026-27 School Year. All New York educators interested in learning more about WIDA and WIDA ACCESS are invited to attend.

Link to Welcome to WIDA Vimeo livestream.

WIDA Access Online Technology 101 Statewide Webinar

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 2:00-3:30 PM

Learn about the WIDA ACCESS Online test platform and about the technology requirements for WIDA ACCESS Online, and the WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS). We encourage test coordinators, test administrators, and technology coordinators in New York to attend.

Link to WIDA ACCESS Online Technology 101 Vimeo livestream.

Please note: These webinars will be live streamed using Vimeo. If you plan to attend, please work with your IT department as necessary to ensure that Vimeo is not blocked on your local network. Contact WIDA Client Services if you require additional information. The webinars will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend.

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

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

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

• 5/21/26 Best Practices in ELL Leadership - at Rockland 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

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

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

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.  

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Hudson Valley RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

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

• 4/23/26 WIT 101: Combinations and the Power of Syntax - at Dutchess BOCES

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

• 5/21/26 Best Practices in ELL Leadership - at Rockland 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

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.

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.

Career Opportunities

Ossining UFSD

• ENL Leave Replacement Teacher - Claremont School

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