HV RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• ***NEW DATE ADDED*** 10/3/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at PNW BOCES

• 10/5/23, 11/17/23, 12/1/23 ENL Integrated Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - at SWBOCES

• 10/6/23 Strategies for Supporting ELLs with Reading and Writing - FOR ONC/DCMO COMPONENT DISTRICTS ONLY

• 10/10/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 10/10/23, 10/27/23, 11/20/23, 12/18/23 Academic Success for Linguistically Diverse Learners Content Series: Social Studies - Hybrid (In person and via Zoom)

• 10/10/23, 10/27/23, 11/20/23, 12/18/23 Academic Success for Linguistically Diverse Learners Content Series: Science - Hybrid (In person and via Zoom)

• 10/13/23, 12/8/23, 2/9/24, 5/10/24 A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians - Series of Four (4) Sessions - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 10/16/23, 11/9/23, 12/5/23 ENL Integrated Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series - Regionwide through Dutchess BOCES

• 10/18/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at PNW BOCES

• 10/24/23, 1/30/24, 3/19/24 A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - at SWBOCES

• 11/9/23 Tech-Enhanced Cultural Responsiveness: Empowering Students and Families - at Rockland BOCES

• 11/15/23 Engagement Strategies Inclusive of ELLs in Grades 7-12 - at PNW BOCES

• 11/16/23 Raising Awareness: Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors - Some Things You Need to Know - at SWBOCES

• 11/30/23 Instructional Strategies for Math Teachers of ELLs - Regionwide through Dutchess BOCES

• 11/30/23 Instructional Strategies for Science Teachers of ELLs - Regionwide through Dutchess BOCES

• 12/19/23 Instructional Strategies for Educators of ELLs/MLs (K-12) - at Orange-Ulster 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

• 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/27/24, 3/22/24 Academic Success for Linguistically Diverse Learners Content Series: English Language Arts - Hybrid (In person and via Zoom)

• 1/19/24, 2/2/24, 2/27/24, 3/22/24 Academic Success for Linguistically Diverse Learners Content Series: Special Education - Hybrid (In person and via Zoom)

• 2/14/24 Engaging ELLs (and ALL Students) with the Question-Formulation Technique - at PNW BOCES

• 3/14/24 Instructional Strategies for Educators of ELLs/MLs (K-12) - at Rockland 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!

• Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

Other Learning Opportunities

Mid-State Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)

Supporting Newcomers Success Series - Session 1: Getting to Know ML Newcomers
September 28, 2023 (Synchronous, Online)
Cost: Free

• Session 2 Registration Link (10/05/23)

• Session 3 Registration Link (10/26/23)

During these three 90-minute synchronous newcomers session, participants will better understand the unique challenges and opportunities of Multilingual Learners and English Language Learner Newcomers while learning strategies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all Newcomer students.

NYS Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families (2-Part Series) - Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Part 1 starts October 2, 2023

For more information click here.

New York University

2023 Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Camp
October 7, 2023, 8:00-1:00 PM

HSF’s College Camp is a FREE, bilingual, half-day program hosted on a college campus, designed to help students (6th – 12th grade), and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for a college education. Students and parents of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register view English and Spanish flyers.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education (CUNY-IIE)

Upcoming Virtual CTLE Course: Immigration in Elementary Schools
October 18, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30pm ET (via Zoom)
October 25, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30pm ET (via Zoom)
November 8, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30pm ET (in-person Session at CUNY-IIE office in Harlem, New York)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 2, 2023

This professional development module will support educators in developing stronger relationships with immigrant students and families. During the course, participants will also focus on using children's literature to discuss immigration issues in a developmentally appropriate way. You can register here.

Upcoming Virtual CTLE Course: Immigration in Secondary Schools

October 17, 2023, 6:00-8:30 PM
October 24, 2023, 6:00-8:30 PM
November 7, 2023, 6:00-8:30 PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 2, 2023

This professional development module will support educators in exploring and identifying what advocacy can look like in our schools and classrooms, learning how to support immigrant students with college and career access, and understanding how to support immigrant youth empowerment in and out of schools. Register for this course here.

Upcoming Hybrid CTLE Course: Refugees and Immigrants in Schools

Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 6:00-8:30 PM (via Zoom)
Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6:00-8:30 PM (in-person session at CUNY-IIE office in Harlem, New York)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 2, 2023

This module will help participants understand the realities of refugees and other forced migrant groups in order to facilitate student learning in new educational, cultural, and social settings. The activities and experiences will raise awareness, understanding, empathy, and competence among educators and comprise a step in the journey to better supporting refugee communities. Register for this course here.

New resource: FAQ on Immigration and Education

This page lists commonly asked questions and answers that impact immigrant students and families in New York State, as well as the Pre-K-12 and higher education educators and community members who support and serve them.

Resources

New York State Education Department

NYSESLAT

This memorandum provides two updates related to the Spring 2024 administration of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT), including the introduction of a Grade 1 Test and updates on mode of administration. 

Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

Voices United: Embracing Diversity to Foster Multiculturalism and Multilingualism
December 7, 2023, 8:00-3:15 PM

This free 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). For more information and to register click here.

2023-2024 Comprehensive ELL Education Plan: Due December 1, 2023

The 2022-2023 Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP) form was posted in the SED Business Portal on September 8th and is now available for completion by school districts.

• This year’s CEEP is to be completed electronically through the SED Business Portal. 

• The CEEP is due by December 1, 2023.

Questions can be directed to OBEWL@NYSED.GOV.

Data Collection to Support Supplementary Title III Immigrant Funds Allocation for Recently Arrived Children and Youth

The September edition of the NYS OBEWL newsletter has been released. This newsletter is posted on their website along with an archive of previous issues.

Career Opportunities

Brewster CSD

• ENL Teacher (Leave Replacement)

• Bilingual Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement)

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