HV RBERN Update

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• 10/11/22 ENL Teachers & School Librarians: a Dynamic Duo! (SW BOCES Component Districts Only) - via Zoom

• 10/25/22, 11/17/22 ENL Leaders Series: Next Generation ELA Standards and Linguistically Diverse Learners - Advanced Literacies for Academic Success (for School and District Administrators) - at PNW BOCES

• 10/27/22 Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

• 11/18/22, 12/16/22 Teacher Series: Next Generation ELA Standards and Linguistically Diverse Learners - Advanced Literacies for Academic Success (for Teachers) - at PNW BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23 Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 through 6/30/23 NYSESLAT Administration Training - Asynchronous Training Modules via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23, NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - Ongoing, Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

NYS Language RBERN at New York University

Special Education Sessions 1 & 2
Designing and Implementing Tier 2 & 3
Interventions for English Language Learners
September 30, 2022

For more information and to register, view flyer here.

Special Education
Foundations of Multi-Tiered System of Supports & Tier 2 and 3 Interventions for English Language Learners (Overview)
Grades (K-8)
October 22, 2022

For more information and to register, view flyer here.

Special Education
Designing and Implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3
Intervention for English Language Learners / Application
Grades (K-5) and (6-8)
Session 1 – Grades K-5: November 5, 2022
Session 2 – Grades 6-8: November 5, 2022

For more information and to register, view flyer here.

Bridges to Academic Success

Developing Responsive Classroom Communities for SIFE & Newcomer Learners
An Online Introductory Course for NY State Secondary ENL & Content-Area Teacher Teams & Administrators
6 Sessions: November 3 through January 12, 2023

For more information, view flyer here.

2022-2023 Bridges Professional Learning Calendar (synchronous Zoom sessions)

2022-2023 Bridges Orientation Calendar

Orientation to Bridges programs Q&A for New York State Educators of SIFE and Newcomer Learners

Bridges Math has two different curriculum streams that support SIFE and Newcomers to become better mathematicians. Watch this video to see centers-based learning in a Bridges Math Classroom.

Career Opportunities

Liberty Central School District

• NYS Certified ENL Teacher

Monroe-Woodbury Central School District

• ENL TEACHER - Middle School

Poughkeepsie City School District

• ENL Teacher(s) Secondary

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

HV RBERN Professional Learning Opportunities

Current HV RBERN Workshops

• 9/29/22 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction at Rockland BOCES

• 9/29/22 New York State ELL Identification Workshop at Rockland BOCES

• 10/12/22 through 2/8/23 Spanish for Educators with Instructor: Marisol Manriquez-Weiner - Online Course via Zoom

• 10/25/22, 11/17/22 ENL Leaders Series: Next Generation ELA Standards and Linguistically Diverse Learners - Advanced Literacies for Academic Success (for School and District Administrators) - at PNW BOCES

• 11/18/22, 12/16/22 Teacher Series: Next Generation ELA Standards and Linguistically Diverse Learners - Advanced Literacies for Academic Success (for Teachers) - at PNW BOCES

Self-Guided HV RBERN Workshops

Experience RBERN workshops at your own pace and earn CTLE certificates when it's convenient for you!

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23 Linguistically Diverse Learners and Advanced Literacy Instruction: Elevating the Instructional Core for All Students - Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 through 6/30/23 NYSESLAT Administration Training - Asynchronous Training Modules via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23, NYSITELL Administration Training - Asynchronous Online Course (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

• 7/18/22 - 6/30/23 Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - Ongoing, Asynchronous Workshop via Choice Board (REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)

Other Professional Learning Opportunities

Regional Bilingual Education Network-West (RRBERN-West) at Erie I BOCES

Virtual Book Launch and Webinar Series
Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface
Moderated by Co-Editors Gliset Colón, PhD & Tamara Alsace, PhD
10/13/22, 12/8/22, 2/9/23, 4/27/23, 6/8/23

Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface addresses the complex intersection of bilingual education and special education with the overlay of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. This webinar series, presented in 5 sessions, will introduce this publication, released by IGI Global in May, 2022. For more information click here.

Binghamton University

Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute Advanced Certificate Program in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Pre-K to Grade 12 Teachers

The CR-ITI is a 15-credit program leading to a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) and NYS ESOL certification. These 15 credits are earned by completing five three-credit courses related to pedagogy and best practices for English Language Learners. To accommodate teachers’ busy lives, CR-ITI courses are offered 100% online in an asynchronous format. Synchronous Zoom meetings led by professors will also be offered for participants to connect in real time.

The 2022-23 cohort starts on October 24, 2022. For more information view program flyer here.

Resources

NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network

Resources for Ukrainian Parents and Students

The Statewide Language RBERN has compiled a list of translated resources for Ukrainian parents and students for use by educators. It can be found on their website. 

New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages

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

Newburgh Enlarged City School District

• Spanish Teachers, Secondary Content Area with Bilingual Extension Teacher

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

Survey Regarding Regional Needs and HV RBERN Support

In order to better serve our region, the NYS Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN) is gathering data to inform our grant-funded professional development initiatives and other support. In addition, as applicable, we seek qualitative input regarding our provided services. We request that you take a few minutes to complete the following survey.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated! Please feel free to forward this survey to other educators in your district. 

Thank you!