HV RBERN Update

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We are very excited to share with you that an article recently published in Chalkbeat was written by our very own HV RBERN Resource Specialist, David Mumper. The article is titled: "I asked my students to tackle a problem. Their solution taught me a lot about culturally responsive teaching" and is available on the Chalkbeat website.

In the way of other good news, the City University of New York (CUNY) has produced and published a video series and resource guide designed to support immigrant students in our schools. The creation of both resources was made possible through funding provided by the New York State Education Department. The four-part video series provides information and illustrates successful practices in order to support educators in creating safe and welcoming environments for immigrant students and families. Resources can be accessed through the following links: 


Partner Events and Information

NYSABE 43rd Annual Conference
Fostering Collaborative Instructional Leadership in Bilingual Education: Equity in Action
Crowne Plaza White Plains, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
March 19-21, 2020
View press release here.

Changing Suburbs Institute (CSI) 15th Annual Education Forum
Keynote Speaker Dr. Nancy Cloud: Advancing English Learners’ Language and Literacy Development using Culturally-Responsive Children’s Books
Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577
April 2, 2020
8:30 AM - 2:45 PM
To register click here.

Huda Essa: From Me to We: Building Achievement and Community Through Culturally Responsive Practices
Dutchess BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
May 6, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Huda will share her engaging and thought-provoking learning strategies to assist educators in successfully meeting their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She will help participants to understand the impact of unintentional, unconscious bias towards English Language Learners. To view more details about the Finding the Brilliance series, view program flyer here. To register click here.

The Dutchess BOCES Student with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) program provides intense, small group instruction, individualized attention with an emphasis on English language and literacy skills to students who are learning English as a New Language (ENL). To be eligible, students must have been in the country for less than a year and test at two or more years below grade level in literacy in their home language. For more information, contact Erin Piquet at 845-486-4840 ext. 3047 or Denise Dzikowski, Director of Special and Alternative Programs at 845-486-8004 ext. 3222.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

The following new workshops have been scheduled:

Other upcoming HV RBERN workshops:

To view all HV RBERN's scheduled workshops click here.

Career Opportunities

ESL Teacher
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.

HV RBERN Update

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SUNY New Paltz is beginning the search for its final cohort of teachers who would like to be certified in TESOL within the next school year. The program is designed to be a quick and intensive program to help teachers and school districts fulfill their needs in teaching the ever-growing ELL population.

This is scheduled to be the last year of the program, at this time. In under a year, with hard work, motivated teachers can earn a certification in TESOL and with successful completion of the program, the majority of the expense will be reimbursed by the State. All details are on their website.

A few dates to remember:
Information Nights on February 13, 2020  &  March 12, 2020.
Teachers do not need to attend an information night in order to apply; however, it is a good way to ask questions.

Applications are due April 14, 2020.

Bridges is offering a free, 2-day course (10 CTLE hours) on general strategies for serving SIFE learners at The Graduate Center, CUNY:

Developing Responsive Classroom Communities for SIFE Learners
March 31 & April 7, 2020
View flyer with details here.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops

The following new workshops have been scheduled:

Other upcoming HV RBERN workshops:

Career Opportunities

The Lower Hudson Council of School Personnel Administrators (LHCSPA) are inviting teachers to apply to attend the Diversity and Inclusivity Fair, Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9:00-3:00 PM, by invitation only. Please view flyer with details here.

Adult Education Teacher
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.

Adult Education Substitute Teachers
Southern Westchester BOCES
View job posting here.

HV RBERN Update

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Happy New Year! We have a few things to share with you as we begin this new year.

2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau recently launched an update to 2020census.gov that includes content in 59 languages, including language assistance guides and videos that explain how to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail when it becomes available in mid-March. People can respond to the census online and by phone in 13 languages. The expansive site includes in-depth information in both English and Spanish. The press release can be viewed here.

NYSITELL Reordering
In the event that your building needs to replenish your NYSITELL materials, the attached memo details the process. We have fielded questions about what the most recent Session means (see below). In the Session ordering page, Session numbers are indicated in the format of S1, S2, and so on. S is for Session and the number corresponds to the month of the school year, beginning in August (S1). In ordering, select the latest Session available. For example, if you order in January, you will select S6, which is the most recent Session listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

(Excerpt from the Memo)
Obtaining Additional NYSITELL Materials 
Principals who find that they need additional NYSITELL materials may return to the online examination request system throughout the school year to revise or add any supplemental quantities needed. To place your request, go to the most recent Session. Any supplemental materials requested throughout the school year should arrive at the school 30-60 days after the request has been made.

New SIFE Manual
This SIFE Manual was created for educators across New York State who are looking for guidance and best practices around intake, programming, instruction and assessment for SIFE. The guidance provided in this manual can help schools and districts reflect on ways to strengthen the services and instruction they provide these students.

Revision of New York State Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Learning Standards
The New York State Education Department is currently seeking feedback on the Proposed Revisions to the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English (LOTE), which they are proposing to be renamed as the New York State World Languages Learning Standards. The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages has posted a Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Standards Review Page. All P-12 teachers of World Languages, building and district leaders, and other interested stakeholders are invited to visit this page to learn more about the updated standards and to give feedback on these proposed revisions. The Public Comment Survey for providing feedback will remain open through February 1, 2020. Email questions to obewl@nysed.gov.

Recruitment of Educators to Write Questions for the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests
NYSED’s contractor, Questar III, is seeking educators who have worked in a group setting, as well as independently, to write items that may be used in future New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics assessments. Specific information about the meeting dates and locations, pre-training, qualifying requirements, and honoraria is included in the recruitment communication. Questions about the Item Writer Workshops should be sent to Questar at ny.3-8.help@questarai.com. Other questions about the Grades 3-8 Tests may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at 518-474-5902 or emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

The fall edition of NYSABE’s newsletter The Bilingual Times can be found here. You can visit their website www.nysabe.net where you will find information about their upcoming 2020 annual conference. Please see the deadlines to submit presentation proposals, nominations for professional awards, and nominations for student awards.

Upcoming HV RBERN Workshops