Hudson Valley RBERN Update

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HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Immigration and Education in Turbulent Times (Virtual CTLE Course)

  • Thursday, May 8, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We 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. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Empowering Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

  • Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Tuesday, May 20, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Tuesday, May 27, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will help educators explore and identify what advocacy can look like in our schools and classrooms, learn how to support immigrant-origin students with college and career access, and understand how to support immigrant youth empowerment in and out of schools. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Trauma-Informed Practice in Elementary Schools (Virtual CTLE Course)

  • Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Wednesday, May 21, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

  • Wednesday, May 28, 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)

This virtual module will focus on best practices for supporting students of immigrant origin in elementary classrooms. We 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. Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The course includes an additional 6.5 hours of asynchronous group and independent work. 

You can register for this free virtual course here. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1st, 11:59 PM. Confirmations will be sent on May 2nd.

Siena College

Bilingual Education Extension Program

A 15-credit, fully online program for NYS classroom teachers seeking the Bilingual Ed Extension to teach in Spanish-English Dual Language and Bilingual programs. Now recruiting their first cohort to start in Summer 2025. For more information, contact: graduateadmissions@siena.edu. Apply here.

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SUNY New Paltz

Graduate Programs

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

Current HV RBERN Workshops

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education

Supporting Immigrant-Origin Students in PK-12 New York State Schools Webinar

April 7, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom

Join CUNY-IIE for a rich discussion addressing ways to support immigrant-origin students in New York State PK-12 schools. 

Register

Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES and SupportEd

Multilingual Learner Career and Technical Education (CTE) Virtual Professional Learning Series

Session 1: Supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM

Session 2: Instructional Strategies for Fostering Multilingual Learners' (MLs) Participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM

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Resources

New York State Education Department

Spring 2025 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

This memorandum provides important information regarding the administration of the Spring 2025 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). If you have questions concerning the procedures for administering these tests that are not addressed by this document, please contact their office by e-mail at emscassessinfo@nysed.gov or by calling 518‑474‑5902.

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

March Newsletter Released

The OBEWL March newsletter is now available. Previous newsletters can be accessed on their newsletter archive page.

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

Current HV RBERN Workshops

Now being held at the newly renovated Jane Bullowa Conference Center at Ulster BOCES:

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you. Registration is not required.

Resources

New York State Education Department

Option to Provide Virtual Instruction

The New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, Office of Standards and Instruction, Office of Special Education, and Office of Religious and Independent School Support have issued a memorandum addressing the option of providing virtual instruction to provide uninterrupted learning opportunities to individual students who may be averse or unable to attend school. This includes English Language Learners, immigrant, and migrant students as well as others who may be affected and reluctant to attend school in person due to concerns about their safety and security.

  • Schools must ensure that all students participating in virtual instruction have access to an appropriate device and sufficient internet service to engage in learning fully.

  • Instruction must be delivered by an appropriately certified teacher, align with applicable New York State Learning Standards, be provided in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and include mechanisms for documenting student mastery of learning outcomes.

  • Questions on the implementation of virtual learning can be directed to the Office of Educational Design and Technology at edtech@nysed.gov or (518) 474-5461.

  • Questions on instruction for English Language Learners, immigrant, and newcomer students can be directed to the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages at (518) 474-8755 or OBEWL@nysed.gov.

  • Questions on instruction for students with disabilities can be directed to the Office of Special Education at (518) 473-2878 or speced@nysed.gov.

  • Questions on instruction for religious and independent schools can be directed to the Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) at oriss@nysed.gov or (518) 473-8202.

Spanish Edition of Earth and Space Sciences Reference Table

  • Minor updates have been made to the Spanish edition of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Table based on feedback from bilingual science educators.

  • Schools should ensure that students are provided with this updated version, dated March 2025, for instruction and the Regents Examination.

  • Questions can be addressed to the Office of State Assessment at emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

NYSESLAT School Administrator's Manual

2025 NYSESLAT School Administrator's Manual for general information regarding the administration and scoring of the NYSESLAT.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

New Guide: PK-12 Immigration Literature Guide

The PK-12 Immigration Literature Guide: Stories for Visibility, Understanding, and Transformation, is a carefully curated collection of 100 recently published books that highlight the transformative power of immigration-centered stories. This guide serves as an invaluable resource for educators aiming to foster culturally responsive curricula and promote empathy, understanding, and advocacy among students.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Supporting Immigrant-Origin Students in PK-12 New York State Schools Webinar

April 7, 2025, 6:30 PM

Join CUNY-IIE for a rich discussion addressing ways to support immigrant-origin students in New York State PK-12 schools. 

Register

Long Island Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network

Introduction to the Academic & Linguistic Demands: Creating Equitable Access for ELLs (Cohort 6)

Starting April 8, 2025

This self-paced asynchronous course develops participants' familiarity with the layout, structure, and implementation of the Academic and Linguistic Demands of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts (ALDs). Participants will explore tools that help identify the words, phrases, and language structures embedded in the English Language Arts standards, to provide equitable access to standards-aligned, grade-level instruction to English Language Learners (ELLs).

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Binghamton University

TESOL CR-ITI Advanced Certificate Program

A New York State funded online program that is designed for certified teachers. Get an Advanced ESOL NYS K-12 Certificate in one year.

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Career Opportunities

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns

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