Past Events

FEBRUARY 2023

2023 Series / Special Education for ELLs - Grades K-8
Session 2: Differentiating Oral Language & Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners with Disabilities
This session will provide guidance on differentiating oral language and literacy instruction and intervention for English Language Learners (ELLs) with disabilities.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz & Dr. Linda Cavazos
Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 9:00AM - 9:30AM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Immigrant Connections (Online Series): Immigrant Family & Community Engagement in Schools - Part 2
Audience: School Personnel working with Immigrant Newcomers, CBO Members, Parent Coordinators, School Counselors, Family Support Services, Administrators and School Leaders
Presenter: Laura Gardner / MSW & Consultant
Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
VIEW PRESENTATIONS & VIDEOS

Teachers Institute - Day 3
Advocating and Leading to Integrate Culturally Responsive Teaching and SEL for MLs
Audience: Administrators, Supervisors, ENL and Bilingual Teachers, Coaches, Guidance Counselors, Bilingual/ENL Coordinators, Support Personnel
Presenter: Dianne Fenner
Monday, February 6, 2023 | 2:30pm - 4:40pm
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Cafe con Metro - Collaboration
Audience: NYS Educators and Admins interested in CRT/CRSE/LBGT student rights
Point person: Maria V. Diaz
Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 6:45PM - 8:15PM

2023 ACADÉMICA NUEVA YORK / INSTITUTO CERVANTES
El valor de las historias en la clase de ELE
Durante la sesión se presentarán modelos de instrucción inclusiva que incorpora historias en la clase de diferentes fuentes (historia, mitología, fantasía, ficción) y se hablará del empoderamiento que genera el hecho de invitar al estudiante, de cualquier edad, a que escriba, dibuje, describa, y cuente sus propias historias.
Audience: Spanish World Language Teachers / Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Presenter: Diana Chery-Ramírez (Waldorf School of Garden City, NY)
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
Talleres en línea a través de Zoom
Matricula se limita a los primeros 40 solicitantes (talleres gratuitos)

PRHYLI: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute - Collaboration with NYCDOE
Audience: HS ELLs/MLLs
Point Person: Clotilde Santana-Eccardi
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 7:30AM - 3PM

NYS Language RBERN Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Professional Learning Community (CRSE PLC)
Presenter: Pamela D'Andrea Martinez
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
By invitation only

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Point Person: Marina Vinitskaya
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

How to Help Your Child Succeed in New York City Public Elementary Schools (ONLINE)
Presentations will be held in English
In this session, we will review and explore: expectations in elementary schools and course requirements, promotions from grade to grade, testing requirements, practices that support your child's success in Elementary school, and transitioning to Middle school.
Audience: Parents, Families, Educators & CBO Members
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

JANUARY 2023

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Program Administrators & Teacher Leaders
Session 3: Application Session For Experienced Dual Language Program Lead Teachers (3 Hours)
This 3-Part hands-on institute will guide educational teams currently implementing Dual Language programs to identify strengths and weaknesses in their program with an eye towards program improvement and revitalization. School teams must participate in all three sessions of the Dual Language Institute series. (Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, & Russian) / All Sessions held ONLINE.
Audience: Small school teams of 3 Educators (1 Administrator and 2 Lead Teachers/Teacher Leaders) per school who are implementing Dual Language Programs.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Saturday, January 7, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Immigrant Connections (Online Series): Immigrant Family & Community Engagement in Schools - Part 1
Audience: School Personnel working with Immigrant Newcomers, CBO Members, Parent Coordinators, School Counselors, Family Support Services, Administrators and School Leaders
Presenter: Laura Gardner / MSW & Consultant
Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
VIEW PRESENTATIONS & VIDEOS

New York State Dream Act (NYSDA)
This workshop will provide important information for ELL students, parents of ELLs, and parent coordinators on the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA).
Audience: ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and Social Workers
Presenter: Diana Castillo
SESSION 2 / SPANISH
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 10AM - 12PM

Teachers Institute - Day 2
Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners
Audience: Administrators, Supervisors, ENL and Bilingual Teachers, Coaches, Guidance Counselors, Bilingual/ENL Coordinators, Support Personnel
Presenter: Dianne Fenner
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 2:30pm - 4:40pm
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

2023 Series / Special Education for ELLs - Grades K-8
Session 1: Making Special Education Referral Decisions for English Language Learners
This session will provide guidance for making special education referral decisions for English Language Learners (ELLs) with language and literacy-related learning difficulties.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz & Dr. Linda Cavazos
Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Immigrant Connections (Online Series): Understanding the Background of Central American and Venezuelan Students & Families - Part 2
Audience: School Personnel working with Immigrant Newcomers, CBO Members, Parent Coordinators, School Counselors, Family Support Services, Administrators and School Leaders
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Monday, January 30, 2023
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

DECEMBER 2022

Orientation to Bridges Programs for SIFE & Newcomer Students
This workshop from Bridges to Academic Success, helps participants understand and identify the needs of students with interrupted/inconsistent schooling (SIFE) and Newcomers.
Audience: Educators and School Administrators
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 2:45PM - 4:15PM
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Immigrant Connections (Online Series): Understanding the Background of Central American and Venezuelan Students & Families - Part 1
Audience: School Personnel working with Immigrant Newcomers, CBO Members, Parent Coordinators, School Counselors, Family Support Services, Administrators and School Leaders
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Saturday, December 3, 2022
WATCH THE VIDEO OF SESSION

A Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE): A Primer for Parent Coordinators Working with Families of ELLs
We will examine New York State’s CRSE Framework to create student-centered environments that support students classified as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Audience: Parent Coordinators Working with Families of ELLs
Presenters: Pamela D’Andrea Martínez, Yolanda Delgado-Villao and Gloria M. Ortiz
Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 2PM - 5PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Cafe con Metro - Collaboration
Audience: NYS Educators and Admins interested in CRT/CRSE/LBGT student rights
Point person: Maria Diaz
Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 6:45PM - 8:15PM

Immigrant Connections (Online Series): Supporting ELL & Immigrant Students & Families: It's More than Just Language
Audience: School Personnel working with Immigrant Newcomers, CBO Members, Parent Coordinators, School Counselors, Family Support Services, Administrators and School Leaders
Presenter: Laura Gardner / MSW
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Program Administrators & Teacher Leaders
Session 2: Application Session For Experienced Dual Language Program Administrators (3 Hours)
This 3-Part hands-on institute will guide educational teams currently implementing Dual Language programs to identify strengths and weaknesses in their program with an eye towards program improvement and revitalization. School teams must participate in all three sessions of the Dual Language Institute series. (Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, & Russian) / All Sessions held ONLINE.
Audience: Small school teams of 3 Educators (1 Administrator and 2 Lead Teachers/Teacher Leaders) per school who are implementing Dual Language Programs.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Monday, December 12, 2022 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Teachers Institute - Day 1
The NYC RBERN, in collaboration with the NYS Language RBERN at NYU, are pleased to host a 3-session teacher’s institute featuring Diane Staehr Fenner.
Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners
Audience: Administrators, Supervisors, ENL and Bilingual Teachers, Coaches, Guidance Counselors, Bilingual/ENL Coordinators, Support Personnel
Presenter: Dianne Fenner
Monday, December 12, 2022 | 2:30pm - 4:40pm
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

New York State Dream Act (NYSDA)
This workshop will provide important information for ELL students, parents of ELLs, and parent coordinators on the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA).
Audience: ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and Social Workers
Presenter: Diana Castillo
SESSION 1 / ENGLISH
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
SESSION 2 / SPANISH
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) offers free professional learning workshops for World Language teachers
Lesson Planning Part 2 – Lesson Planning Options for Thematic Units
Audience: World Language teachers
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 4:00-5:00 pm

China Institute and NYU DCLT Program
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | 7PM - 9PM

Creating a Culturally Responsive-Sustaining School Vision: A Primer for School Leaders
We will examine New York State’s CRSE Framework to create student-centered environments that support students classified as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Audience: School Leaders - bringing a colleague from your school community as a thought partner is recommended.
Presenters: Pamela D’Andrea Martínez and Gloria M. Ortiz
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 2PM - 5PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 5PM - 7PM

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 10AM - 12PM

Roadmap to College for Parents of ELL High School Juniors & Seniors
We will review and discuss: High School Graduation Requirements; Supporting and assisting your child in the college application process; Timelines for the college application; Financing a college education and eligibility for financial aid. The workshop will be held in English, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Russian and Spanish.
Audience: ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and CBO Members
Presenters: NYU RBERN Resource Specialists
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | 6PM - 7:30PM
SEE THE FLYER IN CHINESE | ENGLISH | HAITIAN | RUSSIAN | SPANISH
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

NOVEMBER 2022

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) offers free professional learning workshops for World Language teachers
Lesson Planning Part 1 – From Unit Plan to Lesson Plans: Putting the Pieces Together
Audience: World Language teachers
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 4:00-5:00 PM

Enrollment for New Students: The Nuts and Bolts of the Screening, Identification, and Placement Processes for ELLs (Online)
During the session, participants will become more familiar and knowledgeable about the New York State Education Department mandates, guidelines, and resources for effective ELL services. CR Part 154 will be reviewed, with a focus on the Screening, Identification and Placement process of ELLs.
Audience: Secretaries, School Counselors, Parent Coordinators and CBO
Presenters: Yolanda Delgado-Villao and Nicole B Rosefort
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 2PM - 3:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

China Institute and NYU DCLT Program
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 7PM - 9PM

Roadmap to College: New York State High School Graduation Requirements for ELL High School Seniors
This workshop is designed for Parents and Families of High School English Language Learners (ELLs) in NYC/NYS. This workshop will help ELL Parents and Families familiarize themselves with the courses, exams and other requirements ELLs need to qualify for a High School Diploma in New York State.
Audience: Parents and Families of English Language Learners (ELLs) / High School Seniors
Presenters: Nancy King Wang, Gloria Ortiz, Clotilde Santana, Nicole B Rosefort, Marina Vinitskaya, and Yolanda Delgado-Villao
Languages: English, Chinese, Haitian, Russian & Spanish
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 6PM - 7:30PM
See the flyer in Chinese, English, Haitian, Russian, and Spanish
See the presentation in Chinese, English, Haitian, Russian, and Spanish

Best Practices in Emergent Literacy for MLLs (K-5): What Should “Structured Literacy” Look Like for MLLs?
This is the first of a two-part professional development series is designed for teachers of MLLs charged with implementing a Science of Reading (SOR) or Structured Literacy approach in their classrooms, as well as those who support them (e.g. coaches, librarians, reading interventionists).
Audience: Classroom Teachers, ENL Teachers, Transitional Bilingual (TBE) Teachers, Reading Teachers, Librarians Involved in the Teaching of Early Reading Skills to MLLs in Grades K-5; Teachers of SIFE in Grades 6-12
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
SESSION 1: Foundations (3 Hrs) Saturday, November 5, 2022 | 9AM -12PM
See presentation from first session
Listen to the first session

Special Education: Designing and Implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention for English Language Learners / Application - Grades (K-5) and (6-8)
This session will provide guidance on using data to design and implement effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention for English Language Learners (ELLs) with reading difficulties or disabilities.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Session 1 - Grades K-5 - 9AM - 10:30AM
Session 2 - Grades 6-8 - 11:30AM - 1PM
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Using the Multilingual Language Screener (MLS) to Assess Home Language Literacy with SIFE (Online)
The training includes: an overview of the key components of the MLS*, basic guidelines for MLS administration, and a Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Audience: Educators and School Administrators
Presenter: Jennifer Chard
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 3PM - 5PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

China Institute and NYU DCLT Program
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 7PM - 9PM

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 5PM - 7PM

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 10AM - 12PM

Best Practices in Emergent Literacy for MLLs (K-5): What Should “Structured Literacy” Look Like for MLLs?
This is SESSION TWO: Applications, of a two-part professional development series designed for teachers of MLLs charged with implementing a Science of Reading (SOR) or Structured Literacy approach in their classrooms, as well as those who support them (e.g. coaches, librarians, reading interventionists).
Audience: Classroom Teachers, ENL Teachers, Transitional Bilingual (TBE) Teachers, Reading Teachers, Librarians Involved in the Teaching of Early Reading Skills to MLLs in Grades K-5; Teachers of SIFE in Grades 6-12
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

PRHYLI: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute
Audience: HS ELLs
Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 10AM - 2PM

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Program Administrators & Teacher Leaders
Session 1: Foundations Of Successful Dual Language Programs (For Teams Of Administrators And Teacher Leaders)
This 3-Part hands-on institute will guide educational teams currently implementing Dual Language programs to identify strengths and weaknesses in their program with an eye towards program improvement and revitalization. School teams must participate in all three sessions of the Dual Language Institute series. (Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, & Russian) / All Sessions held ONLINE.
Audience: Small school teams of 3 Educators (1 Administrator and 2 Lead Teachers/Teacher Leaders) per school who are implementing Dual Language Programs.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE (LIMITED TO 10 TEAMS (30 PARTICIPANTS))

China Institute and NYU DCLT Program
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 7PM - 9PM

Roadmap to College - College Application Process for Seniors
Session will be in Spanish, English, Haitian Creole & Chinese
Audience: Parents/Families , Communities, & Parent Coordinators
Presenters: NYU RBERN Resource Specialists
TBD | 6PM - 7:30PM

OCTOBER 2022

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) offers free professional learning workshops for World Language teachers
Assessment Part 2: Creating Formative and Summative Performance Assessment Tasks
Audience: World Language teachers
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 4:00-5:00 pm (Zoom)

Special Education Sessions 1 & 2
Designing and Implementing Tier 2 & Tier 3 Interventions for English Language Learners - Session 2 - Application
This session will apply the principles of Multi-Tiered System of Supports frameworks and tiered Intervention in addressing implementation issues in school settings.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Friday, October 14, 2022 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM
SEE THE FLYER
VIEW VIDEO OF THE SESSION

Special Education
Foundations of Multi-Tiered System of Supports & Tier 2 and 3 Interventions for English Language Learners (Overview) Grades (K-8)
This session will provide guidance for developing and implementing effective, culturally and linguistically responsive multi-tiered system of supports for English Language Learners (ELLs) with reading-related learning difficulties and disabilities.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 9:00AM - 10:30AM
SEE THE FLYER
VIEW VIDEO OF THE SESSION

105th NYSAFLT Annual Conference: Reflecting, Regrouping, Realigning with World Language Standards
This in-person conference will be held at Hyatt Regency and Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY. The NYS Statewide Language RBERN is proud to sponsor mentor/mentee scholarships for NYS world language teachers.
Audience: NYS World Language Teachers
October 21–22, 2022
For more details go here

SEPTEMBER 2022

Enrollment for New Students: The Nuts and Bolts of the Screening, Identification, and Placement Processes for ELLs
Effective implementation of mandated English Language Learner (ELL) screening, identification, and placement processes are essential to the success of ELLs as they begin their journey in our schools.
Audience: Enrollment Personnel, School Leaders, ELL Coordinators, Bilingual/ENL Teachers, Admissions Personnel, Parent Coordinators/Liaisons, and CBO members
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 2PM - 3:30PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 2PM - 3:30PM
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 2PM - 3:30PM
REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE DAY. THE SESSION WILL BE THE SAME FOR ALL DAYS.
MORE INFORMATION HERE

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) offers free professional learning workshops for World Language teachers
Assessment Part 1: Creating Standards-aligned Rubrics for Performance Assessment Tasks
Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 4:00-5:00 pm (Zoom)
Audience: World Language teachers

Special Education Sessions 1 & 2
Designing and Implementing Tier 2 & Tier 3 Interventions for English Language Learners - Session 1
This session will provide an overview of the critical role administrators play in designing culturally and linguistically responsive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks and Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions for English Language Learners with reading difficulties and disabilities.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Friday, September 30, 2022 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM
SEE THE FLYER
LISTEN TO SESSION

Using the Multilingual Language Screener (MLS) to Assess Home Language Literacy with SIFE
The training includes: an overview of the key components of the MLS*, basic guidelines for MLS administration, and a Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Audience: Educators and School Administrators
Friday, September 30, 2022 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM
SEE THE FLYER
*The MLS is a statewide diagnostic tool created to support identification of Students with Interrupted/ Inconsistent Formal Education ( SIFE) literacy levels in their home language. It is a computerized semi-adaptive home language test available in 16 languages. The students hear audio instructions and see all content in their home language and answer multiple choice questions. New York State schools can access the MLS test and register for a free account at mls.slalab.org.

JUNE 2022

The Road to College
Session 1: High School Requirements for Graduation
NYS High School Graduation Requirements; Parent and Family roles in supporting and assisting your child throughout the college application process; College Application Timelines
Audience: Middle and High school ELL students
Thursday / June 2, 2022 / 6:30PM - 7:30PM
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Sessions will be available in English and Russian

The Road to College
Session 2: College Applications & Financial Aid
College Application Timelines; Financing a college education; Student eligibility for financial aid
Audience: Middle and High school ELL students
Thursday / June 9, 2022 / 6:30PM - 7:30PM
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Sessions will be available in English and Russian

The Road to College
Session 3: Information on Free Programs for Adult ESL
Audience: Adult ESL Learners
Tuesday / June 21, 2022 / 6:30PM - 7:30PM
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Sessions will be available in English and Russian

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