Across New York State, a variety of NYSED-aligned initiatives designed to improve outcomes for multilingual learners are implemented daily. This conference provides educators with an opportunity to explore how these initiatives translate into effective programs, innovative instructional practices, and meaningful student success. Participants will engage with approaches that support multilingual learners' academic achievement and language development and will leave with actionable ideas and practical resources for use in their own educational settings.

Keynote Speakers: Gretchen P. Oliver, Ph.D. & Karen M. Gregory, Ph.D., Siena University

Keynote: ENL Instruction to Support the Portrait of a Multilingual Learner Graduate Drs. Gretchen Oliver and Karen Gregory of Siena University will share a framework for stand-alone and integrated ENL instruction that supports the Portrait of a Multilingual Learner Graduate. The keynote will demonstrate how NYSED resources-including the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, Academic and Linguistic Demands, curriculum-alignment guidance, and topic briefs addressing Advanced Literacies, Co-Teaching, and the Science of Reading for MLLs-can serve as a practical toolkit for equitable and accessible instruction.

Breakout sessions will highlight innovative practices from educators across the Hudson Valley.

Breakout Session Schedule: Coming soon

Light breakfast and buffet lunch will be provided.

Cost: FREE

All participants should bring a device in order to access materials and participate in activities.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.