More seats added: 10/26/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs at Rockland BOCES

10/26/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs at Rockland BOCES

More seats have been added for this workshop!

When an ELL is struggling academically, educators may consider a referral for special education services. This is a complex process and requires careful examination of the intersection of multiple elements. During this workshop, participants will explore how second language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity and educational environments play a part in student learning. We will also examine behaviors of language acquisition that mimic a disability, legal requirements and exclusionary factors. This knowledge will help teams rule out external or systemic factors, and plan for appropriate interventions and assessments.

Cost: Free

To register, click here.

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

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Learning Opportunities

NYS Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families (2-Part Series): Natasha Quiroga, Esq.

AUDIENCE: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members

Choose one date to attend for Part 1:
November 7, 2023, 3:00-6:00 PM
January 22, 2023, 3:00-6:00 PM

Choose one date to attend for Part 2:
October 23, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
December 4, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
February 5, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM

For more information view flyer here.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

Attention Western NY Educators: Refugees and Immigrants in Schools CTLE Course

Registration is now open for the “Refugees and Immigrants in Schools” CTLE course. 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.

Educators will earn a total of fifteen (15) CTLE credits upon successful completion of the module. The sessions will be held on:

• November 16, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (via Zoom)

• November 30, 2023, 9:00-3:30 PM (In-person session at Erie 1 BOCES, Education Campus, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224)

• December 19, 2023, 4:30-5:30 PM (via Zoom) 

You can register for this free course here. Priority will be given to educators in Western New York. The last day to sign up for a spot is October 20, 2023.

Resources

New York State Office of Language Access (OLA)

This fall, OLA is conducting a listening tour across the state to get feedback from New Yorkers’ about language services. 

OLA will hold 8 listening sessions (seven in-person and one virtual) to hear about community experiences using language services and raise awareness on language access rights in New York State. Please join OLA for a listening session at a location near you and share your feedback.

The registration form is available in several languages. To register for a session visit their webpage.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration and Education

FAQ on Immigration and Education: Undocumented Aspiring Teachers

CUNY-IIE produced an FAQ on commonly asked questions at the intersection of immigration and education. This digest highlights questions and answers pertaining to undocumented aspiring teachers to help students successfully navigate their education college programs and teaching opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Hyde Park CSD

• ESOL/ELL Teacher - Full Time (1.0 FTE) Probationary

Ossining UFSD

• Multilingual Learner (MLL) Intake Liaison - Part Time

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

WIT 101, 102 & 103 at Southern Westchester BOCES

Writing is Thinking (WIT) involves explicit instruction in expository writing skills to develop students’ written and oral language, content knowledge and reading comprehension simultaneously. WIT is especially powerful for English learners because it also teaches how the English language works.

For Teachers of English Learners Across the Content Areas

• Writing is Thinking (WIT) 101 – The Mighty Sentence. Offered on November 14, November 21 and December 5, 2023

• Writing is Thinking (WIT) 102 – The Paragraph. Offered on January 11, January 18 and January 31, 2024

• Writing is Thinking (WIT) 103 – The Essay. Offered on February 28, March 6 and March 13, 2024

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

• 10/26/23 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Rockland BOCES

• 11/7/23 Discovering AI-Enhanced Technology Integration and Instructional Strategies for ELLs/MLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

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

• 11/14/23, 11/21/23, 12/5/23 WIT 101 - The Mighty Sentence - For Teachers of English Learners Across Content Areas in Grades 3-12 at SWBOCES

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

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

• 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 Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

• 1/11/24 Strategies for Supporting ELLs with Reading and Writing - at Rockland BOCES

• 1/11/24, 1/18/24, 1/31/24 WIT 102 - The Paragraph - For Teachers of English Learners Across Content Areas in Grades 3-12 at SWBOCES

• 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 Putnam Northern Westchester 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)

• 2/8/24 Engagement Strategies Inclusive of ELLs in Grades 7-12 - at Rockland BOCES

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

• 2/28/24, 3/6/24, 3/13/24 WIT 103 - The Essay - For Teachers of English Learners Across Content Areas in Grades 3-12 at SWBOCES

• 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

• 4/11/24 NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

• 4/17/24 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at Putnam Northern Westchester 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 (registration not required).

• Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board

• NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course

• ENL Co-Teaching Models - Asynchronous Course

• ENL Collaboration and Co-Teaching Foundations - Asynchronous Course

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

New Workshops Scheduled: WIT 101, 102 & 103 at Southern Westchester BOCES

WIT 101, 102 & 103 at Southern Westchester BOCES

Writing is Thinking (WIT) involves explicit instruction in expository writing skills to develop students' written and oral language, content knowledge and reading comprehension simultaneously. WIT is especially powerful for English learners because it also teaches how the English language works.

For more information and to register, view program flyer here.

Career Opportunities

SUNY New Paltz

• Program Director, Migrant Education

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