HV RBERN Update
/HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities
Current HV RBERN Workshops
9/29/23 Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders - at Dutchess BOCES
10/05/23, 11/17/23, 12/1/23 ENL Integrated Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at SWBOCES
10/10/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES
10/18/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at PNW BOCES
11/15/23 Engagement Strategies Inclusive of ELLs in Grades 7-12 - at PNW BOCES
12/20/23 An Educator's Informational Guide to Migrant Students & Trauma - at PNW BOCES
1/16/24 An Educator's Informational Guide to Migrant Students & Trauma - at Orange-Ulster BOCES
1/17/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at PNW BOCES
2/14/24 Engaging ELLs (and ALL Students) with the Question-Formulation Technique - at PNW BOCES
4/4/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Southern Westchester BOCES
4/9/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Orange-Ulster BOCES
4/17/24 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at PNW BOCES
5/7/24 Teaching Reading and Vocabulary to ELLs: What's Different? - at Orange-Ulster BOCES
Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops
Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!
NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)
Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)
The Hudson Valley RBERN is thrilled to extend an invitation to 11th and 12th graders in the Hudson Valley Region to apply for the Hudson Valley Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI)!
This free 30-hour leadership program, available to Hispanic students in New York State, is a unique and exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about leadership, community, advocacy, and making a difference. If selected, scholars will have the chance to attend specialized training sessions right here in the Hudson Valley Region.
Application deadline: September 22, 2023
Hudson Valley Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) Application Link
View program flyers here: English, Spanish
Other Professional Learning
NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages
Voices United: Embracing Diversity to Foster Multiculturalism and Multilingualism
SAVE THE DATE: November 2, 2023, 8:00-3:15 PM
Convention Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
This event will provide New York State educators and administrators with a one-day professional development opportunity to strengthen theoretical and practical knowledge to implement high-quality academically rigorous instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) and other Multilingual Learners (MLs).
This professional development opportunity is offered at NO COST to all New York State educators and administrators and can be used to fulfill CTLE professional development requirements (participants will receive 5 CTLE credits). It is also strategically being held the day preceding the NYSTESOL Conference being held in Albany on November 3 & 4. Districts may utilize Title III funds to fund teacher attendance (including hotel, travel, and meal reimbursement) to both events.
Register today for this free conference! View flyer here.
Ulster BOCES
Unite & Empower: Building Bridges for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Ulster BOCES is developing a six-part series that will provide educators with community space to discuss practical strategies, innovative techniques, and resources to enhance their ELL teaching methods. There is a call for proposals to present in one of the following ways:
Hosting an informative session: lead an informative professional learning session on various ELL-related topics, sharing best practices, classroom strategies, and success stories.
Guiding a conversation: Participate and lead as a speaker or facilitator in conversation, guiding educators on effective ELL teaching techniques. Think: panel-type discussion!
Sharing Case Studies: Share real-life examples and case studies showcasing successful ELL teaching approaches and their outcomes.
Resource Recommendations: Recommend books, tools, apps, and other resources that have proven beneficial in ELL instruction.
Dates: October 24, 2023, November 21, 2023, December 12, 2023, January 23, 2024, February 12, 2024, March 19, 2024, 8:45-2:00 PM
Location: Convenient Virtual Webinar
All sessions are one hour in length. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please contact Victoria Setaro at Ulster BOCES, vsetaro@ulsterboces.org.
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
Community Resource Event: Pathways to Success for Every Student!
October 10, 2023, 1:00-4:00 PM, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
This is a special community resource event that is sponsored by educational stakeholders in the Lower Hudson Valley Region in partnership with local school districts. The goal of the event is to connect migrant families (and all families) to essential resources, support, and opportunities including educational tools, language assistance and community services (i.e. housing, health and legal). For more information and to register, view flyer here.
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Who Inspires You?
Use this special opportunity to recognize someone who makes a difference in the NYS TESOL community.
NYS TESOL offers 18 different award categories to highlight the incredible contributions of students and families, educators, and those who serve. Winners are presented with their awards at NYS TESOL's 53rd Annual Conference on November 3 & 4, 2023, in-person at the Hilton Downtown Albany. For more information visit their website.
Submission deadline: September 29, 2023.
Career Opportunities
Ossining UFSD
Please contact the HV RBERN for support or with any questions you may have.