Past Events

SEPTEMBER 2024

Pathways to Teacher Certification for Professionals & Individuals with Foreign Credentials
Collaboration between NYS Statewide Language RBERN at NYU Metro Center and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland
Presenter: Ron Woo - Executive Director NYS Statewide Language RBERN at NYU
Audience: Educators with Foreign Credentials
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6PM

JULY 2024

2024 NYU Summer Institutes for Teachers of World Languages
The Institutes are offered free of charge through a collaboration between New York University Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning, NYU Project Developing Chinese Language Teachers (DCLT) and the NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) at Metro Center.
Audience: Teachers of World Languages
Early Career Institute: July 10-12 (Wednesday-Friday), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Continuing Career Institute: July 8 & 9 (Monday and Tuesday), 9:00am to 2:00pm
Home Language Arts Educators: July 15 & 16 (Monday and Tuesday), 9:00am to 2:00pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Deadline to submit the application: May 31, 2024 (by 11PM)

JUNE 2024

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families
Spring 2024 | 2-Part Series | ONLINE
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Choose one date to attend for Part 1:
MONDAY / MARCH 11, 2024 / 3PM-6PM
MONDAY / MAY 13, 2024 / 3PM-6PM
MONDAY / JUNE 3, 2024 / 3PM-6PM
Choose one date to attend for Part 2:
MONDAY / MARCH 25, 2024 / 3PM-5PM
MONDAY / MAY 20, 2024 / 3PM-5PM
MONDAY / JUNE 10, 2024 / 3PM-5PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

How To Support Immigrant High School Students & Newcomers To Go To Colleges
4-Part Series
This workshop will provide important information for ELL students, parents of ELLs, and parent coordinators on the New York State Dream Act (NYSDA). The NYSDA allows for undocumented students and students with other statuses to receive state funding to attend a SUNY or CUNY.
Presenter: Diana Castillo, Community Initiatives & Youth Programs Coordinator, UNLOCAL, Inc.
Audience: ELLs and Parents/ Families of ELLs, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and Social Workers
New York State Dream Act (NYSDA)
SESSION 1 / SPANISH / WEDNESDAY / MAY 8, 2024 / 6PM-7PM
SESSION 2 / ENGLISH / WEDNESDAY / MAY 22, 2024 / 6PM-7PM
Access to Higher Education for Immigrant High School Students
SESSION 3 / SPANISH / WEDNESDAY / MAY 29, 2024 / 6PM-7PM
SESSION 4 /ENGLISH / THURSDAY / JUNE 6, 2024 / 5:30PM-6:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION IN CHINESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, HAITIAN, & SPANISH
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Providing Responsive Emergent Literacy Instruction to Newcomer ELLs with Interrupted Formal Schooling (SIFE) in Grades 4-8
2-Part Institute | Online
This two-part professional development series will focus on providing responsive initial literacy instruction in English to Newcomer ELLs in Grades 4-8.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Audience: This institute is designed for Grade 4-8 Literacy Specialists, ELA, ENL and Bilingual Teachers who are teaching reading and writing to Newcomer SIFE ELLs.
SATURDAY | JUNE 1, 2024 | 9AM - 12PM
SATURDAY | JUNE 15, 2024 | 9AM - 12PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE (YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING BOTH SESSIONS)

MAY 2024

Orientation to Bridges Programs
Participation in a Bridges orientation is a prerequisite for attending the Summer Institute
Audience: New York State teachers and administrators who work with SIFE & Newcomers
Thursday, April 18, 2024 / 2PM - 3:00PM
Thursday, May 23, 2024 / 2PM - 3:00PM
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

XXXIII Simposio de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil y Feria del Libro
33rd Annual CERVANTES Symposium on Children's & Young Adult Literature & Book Fair
Audience: Spanish Bilingual, World Language & Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Friday, May 31, 2024 / 9AM - 4:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION IN ENGLISH & IN SPANISH
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

APRIL 2024

Supporting World Language Learner Success - A Primer for School Leaders (Online)
2-Part Series
This workshop will provide middle and secondary principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and administrators with an overview of the Administrator Reference Guide to the revised New York State Learning Standards for World Languages (2021). The presentations will highlight the key instructional shifts inherent in the successful implementation of the revised standards.
Presenter: Bill Heller | Lecturer of World Language Education, State University of New York at Geneseo
Audience: Middle and secondary principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and administrators
PART 1 | THURSDAY | MARCH 21, 2024 | 3:30PM TO 5:00PM
PART 2 | THURSDAY | APRIL 11, 2024 | 3:30PM TO 5:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education for Haitian Students | Part 2 (Online)
In Session 2, we will focus on developing a greater understanding of the language, culture, and lives of Haitian students and families. We will explore strategies and resources that can best address the support needed for academic achievement and success.
Audience: Teachers, Counselors, School and District Leaders, Administrators and Parent Coordinators
MONDAY | APRIL 15, 2024 | 3:00PM TO 4:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Supporting Newcomer ELLs at Risk and SWD ELLs | 6 Part Series
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Audience: Administrators, School Leaders and Teachers of ELLs Grades K-12
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Teaching English as a Second Language Instruction to Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Addressing the Social-Emotional Learning Needs of Immigrant ELLs
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 / 9AM - 10:30AM - Assessing & Monitoring Oral Language Development for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Integrating Language, Literacy & Content Instruction for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Designing Tiered Intervention for Immigrants with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Connecting with Families and Communities of Immigrant ELLs
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

MARCH 2024

Effective Teaching of Entering and Emerging ELLs in ENL Science and Social Studies Classes (Online)
Teaching Valued Content to Entering and Emerging ELLs While Advancing their Academic Reading and Writing Skills (Grades 6-9)
This two-part professional development series will focus on supporting Grade 6-9 Entering and Emerging ELLs enrolled in Integrated ENL Science and Social Studies Classes. In the first session, we will consider the diversity of Entering and Emerging ELLs in Grades 6-9, their learning needs, and the supports that must be provided so they can be successful. In the second session, we will explore a range of teaching strategies that support second language reading of within-range academic texts as well as strategies designed to support and advance students’ academic writing abilities. The strategies to be shown will be modeled using science and social studies topics taught in Grades 6-9.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: This institute is designed for Grade 6-9 Science and Social Studies Teachers, ENL Co-Teachers and Bilingual Paraprofessionals Assigned to Integrated ENL Science and Social Studies Classes.
First Session - Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 9AM - 12PM
Second Session - Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Supporting Newcomer ELLs at Risk and SWD ELLs | 6 Part Series
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Audience: Administrators, School Leaders and Teachers of ELLs Grades K-12
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Teaching English as a Second Language Instruction to Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Addressing the Social-Emotional Learning Needs of Immigrant ELLs
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 / 9AM - 10:30AM - Assessing & Monitoring Oral Language Development for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Integrating Language, Literacy & Content Instruction for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Designing Tiered Intervention for Immigrants with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Connecting with Families and Communities of Immigrant ELLs
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Supporting World Language Learner Success - A Primer for School Leaders (Online)
2-Part Series
This workshop will provide middle and secondary principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and administrators with an overview of the Administrator Reference Guide to the revised New York State Learning Standards for World Languages (2021). The presentations will highlight the key instructional shifts inherent in the successful implementation of the revised standards.
Presenter: Bill Heller | Lecturer of World Language Education, State University of New York at Geneseo
Audience: Middle and secondary principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and administrators
PART 1 | THURSDAY | MARCH 21, 2024 | 3:30PM TO 5:00PM
PART 2 | THURSDAY | APRIL 11, 2024 | 3:30PM TO 5:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

FEBRUARY 2024

Supporting Newcomer ELLs at Risk and SWD ELLs | 6 Part Series
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Audience: Administrators, School Leaders and Teachers of ELLs Grades K-12
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 / 9AM - 10:30AM - Assessing & Monitoring Oral Language Development for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Integrating Language, Literacy & Content Instruction for Immigrant ELLs
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Designing Tiered Intervention for Immigrants with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 / 2PM - 4:30PM - Connecting with Families and Communities of Immigrant ELLs
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families - Part 2
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Monday / February 5, 2024 / 3PM-5PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

FAFSA Orientation and Completion Sessions for ELL and Former ELL High School Seniors and Their Parents
Sessions will be presented in English, Chinese, and Spanish. These are virtual sessions.
NYC Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network at Fordham University, in Collaboration with NYS Language RBERN at New York University
These sessions are for ELL and former ELL High School Seniors and their parents who need assistance completing the FAFSA application. Upon registration, you will receive a list of documents you must gather to complete the FAFSA application. You must bring all your documents when you join the last session.
Students and parents must agree to attend all sessions.
Register for one group only
Group B: Orientation Session: Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm.
FAFSA Completion Day: Saturday, February 17, by appointment.
Group C: Orientation Session: Monday, February 26 at 7:00 pm.
FAFSA Completion Day: Saturday, March 9, by appointment.
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION (in Chinese) (in Spanish)
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Ensuring the Success of ELLs When Reading and Writing in Content Area Classes and Advancing Their Academic Literacy Skills in English During Content Area Instruction (Gr. 6-12) / 2-Part Series
Designed for middle and secondary science and social studies teachers, this professional development series will review the features of academic language and the challenges ELLs face when reading and writing in middle and high school content area classes. It will help teachers consider the continuing needs of Transitioning through Commanding ELLs and the supports that must be provided so they can be successful. These sessions will highlight: the need to plan language learning activities as a part of content area instruction; so that students don’t just acquire the expected content knowledge; but also advance in their reading and writing proficiency so they can succeed on high stakes subject matter tests. We will review a range of practical strategies that support comprehension when reading in a second language, as well as tools and strategies designed to advance content area writing abilities.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: This institute is designed for Middle and High School Science and Social Studies Teachers, ENL Co-Teachers and Bilingual Paraprofessionals Assigned to Secondary Science and Social Studies Classes.
SESSION I: FOUNDATIONS / MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 / 9AM - 12PM
SESSION II: APPLICATIONS / SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024 / 9AM - 12PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Orientation to Bridges Programs Q & A
The Orientation to Bridges Programs is offered to New York State teachers and administrators who work with SIFE & Newcomers.
Presenter: Lisa Auslander
Audience: New York State teachers and administrators
Thursday, February 15, 2024 / 2:00PM - 3:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education for Haitian Students (Online)
Knowledgeable presenters will help us develop a greater understanding of the history, language, culture, and lives of Haitian students and families. We will explore practices, strategies, and resources that can best address the supports needed for academic achievement and success.
Presenters: Dr. Kari-Lee Grant and Nicole B. Rosefort
Audience: Teachers, Counselors, School and District Leaders, Administrators and Parent Coordinators
Thursday, February 29, 2024 / 3:00PM - 4:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
WATCH VIDEO OF THE SESSION

JANUARY 2024

Revitalizing DL Program Series
Session 2 - Planning Language Objectives and Activities to Accomplish Them
The Revitalizing DL Program Series is designed as Year 2 of support for participating teachers and administrators that engaged in this work during the last 2022-2023 school year. The NYS Language RBERN will offer 3 Professional Development sessions, as well as support from an NYU RBERN Resource Specialist.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
BY INVITATION ONLY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SATURDAY, JANUARY 06, 2024 / 9AM-12PM
SEE PRESENTATION AND LISTEN TO SESSION

Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals (3 – Part Series)
Part 3 - Applications 2 - Grades 6-10
This 3-session webinar series will focus on serving experienced multilinguals, the assets-based term for long-term English learners (LTELs). The series is based on Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton’s book called Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals.
Presenters: Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton
Audience: General educators, content area teachers, special education teachers, and English as a New Language teachers
It is highly recommended that you attend the Foundations Session, Application Session 1A or 1B assigned to your grade level, and Applications 2. The book will be provided to those who commit to attending 3 sessions.
SATURDAY / JANUARY 13, 2024 / 9AM-12PM EST
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

Revitalizing DL Program Series - Session 3
The Revitalizing DL Program Series is designed as Year 2 of support for participating teachers and administrators that engaged in this work during the last 2022-2023 school year. The NYS Language RBERN will offer 3 Professional Development sessions, as well as support from an NYU RBERN Resource Specialist.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
BY INVITATION ONLY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE THE FLYER
SEE PRESENTATION AND LISTEN TO SESSION

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families - Part 1
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Monday / January 22, 2024 / 3PM-6PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ensuring the Success of ELLs When Reading and Writing in Content Area Classes and Advancing Their Academic Literacy Skills in English During Content Area Instruction (Gr. 6-12) / 2-Part Series
Designed for middle and secondary science and social studies teachers, this professional development series will review the features of academic language and the challenges ELLs face when reading and writing in middle and high school content area classes. It will help teachers consider the continuing needs of Transitioning through Commanding ELLs and the supports that must be provided so they can be successful. These sessions will highlight: the need to plan language learning activities as a part of content area instruction; so that students don’t just acquire the expected content knowledge; but also advance in their reading and writing proficiency so they can succeed on high stakes subject matter tests. We will review a range of practical strategies that support comprehension when reading in a second language, as well as tools and strategies designed to advance content area writing abilities.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: This institute is designed for Middle and High School Science and Social Studies Teachers, ENL Co-Teachers and Bilingual Paraprofessionals Assigned to Secondary Science and Social Studies Classes.
SESSION I: FOUNDATIONS / MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 / 9AM - 12PM
SESSION II: APPLICATIONS / SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024 / 9AM - 12PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

DECEMBER 2023

Considerations and Best Practices in Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills to ELLs (K-3)*
Part 4 of a 4 Part Series: Applications 3: Foundational Literacy for Entering and Emerging ELLs with Interrupted Schooling (Grades 2-5)
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: ENL and Bilingual/Dual Language Teachers, Mainstream Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers of ELLs, Literacy Specialists, Reading Coaches, District and School Administrators, and Librarians who work with ELLs
*All sessions focus on grades K-3 with the exception of the final session which focuses on preliterate ELLs in grades 2-5
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION (PDF Version)

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families (2-Part Series)
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Choose one date to attend for Part 1
Monday / October 2, 2023 / 3PM-6PM
Tuesday / November 7, 2023 / 3PM-6PM
Monday / January 22, 2024 / 3PM-6PM

Choose one date to attend for Part 2
Monday / October 23, 2023 / 3PM-5PM
Monday / December 4, 2023 / 3PM-5PM
Monday / February 5, 2024 / 3PM-5PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals (3 – Part Series)
APPLICATIONS 1B - GRADES 9-10
This 3-session webinar series will focus on serving experienced multilinguals, the assets-based term for long-term English learners (LTELs). The series is based on Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton’s book called Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals.
Presenters: Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton
Audience: General educators, content area teachers, special education teachers, and English as a New Language teachers
It is highly recommended that you attend the Foundations Session, Application Session 1A or 1B assigned to your grade level, and Applications 2. The book will be provided to those who commit to attending 3 sessions.
SATURDAY / DECEMBER 9, 2023 / 9AM-12PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

Home Language Arts for English Language Learners
This workshop is intended to clarify the role of the World Language and Bilingual Teachers in the Home Language Arts classroom.
Presenters: Gloria M. Ortiz - Associate Research Specialist, NYS Statewide Language RBERN at NYU
Lisa Auslander - Director, Bridges to Academic Success Project
Anabel Encarnación - Bilingual Instructional Coach, Bridges to Academic Success Project
Audience: Administrators, Spanish World Language Teachers, Spanish Bilingual Teachers, Spanish Dual Language Teachers, and Spanish SIFE Teachers
Monday, December 11, 2023 | 2PM - 4PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Supporting Newcomer ELLs at Risk and SWD ELLs | 6 Part Series
Part 2 - Addressing the Social-Emotional Learning Needs of Immigrant ELLs
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Audience: Administrators, School Leaders and Teachers of ELLs Grades K-12
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

Revitalizing DL Program Series
Session 1 - Foundations for English-Speaking Partner Teachers Working in DL Programs
The Revitalizing DL Program Series is designed as Year 2 of support for participating teachers and administrators that engaged in this work during the last 2022-2023 school year. The NYS Language RBERN will offer 3 Professional Development sessions, as well as support from an NYU RBERN Resource Specialist.
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
BY INVITATION ONLY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 / 9AM-12PM

NOVEMBER 2023

Considerations and Best Practices in Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills to ELLs (K-3)*
Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: Applications 1: Applying Your ELA/Reading Curriculum to ELLs
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Audience: ENL and Bilingual/Dual Language Teachers, Mainstream Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers of ELLs, Literacy Specialists, Reading Coaches, District and School Administrators, and Librarians who work with ELLs
*All sessions focus on grades K-3 with the exception of the final session which focuses on preliterate ELLs in grades 2-5
Part 1 - Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Part 2 - Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Part 3 - Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Part 4 - Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION (PDF Version)

Techniques and Tools to Design Lesson Interactions That Engage and Affirm Multilingual Learners
A primary goal of US college and career readiness initiatives is to ensure K-12 scholars develop the verbal skills to communicate effectively in diverse academic and professional settings. Integrating routine classroom interactions that significantly improve students’ language and literacy skills is both a science and an art. Simply providing standards-aligned questions and opportunities to collaborate with peers will not yield impressive linguistic results.
Presenter: Dr. Kate Kinsella
Audience: Grade 4-12 Teachers Supporting Multilingual Learners, Instructional Coaches, Directors of Multilingual Services, School Instructional Leaders
Tuesday / November 7, 2023 / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families - Part 1
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Tuesday / November 7, 2023 / 3PM-6PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

Supporting Newcomer ELLs at Risk and SWD ELLs | 6 Part Series
Part 1 - Teaching English as a Second Language Instruction to Immigrant ELLs
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz and Dr. Linda Cavazos
Audience: Administrators, School Leaders and Teachers of ELLs Grades K-12
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 / 2PM - 4:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE THE VIDEO

Is Your Child Ready for Middle School?
We will review and discuss the transition from elementary to middle school for English Language Learners (ELLs). The workshops 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
Tuesday / November 21, 2023 / 6:30PM – 8:00PM
MORE INFORMATION IN CHINESE, ENGLISH, HAITIAN, RUSSIAN, AND SPANISH

Roadmap to College for Parents of ELLs & ELL High School Seniors
In this workshop, we will review and discuss: High School Graduation Requirements, Parent role in supporting their child, Timelines for the college application, Understanding the college application process, Financing a college education and eligibility for financial aid. The workshops will be held in English and Spanish.
Audience: Parents / Families of ELLs, ELL High School Seniors, Parent Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, College Advisors and CBO Members
Wednesday / November 29, 2023 / 6:30PM – 8:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

OCTOBER 2023

Supporting Newly Arrived Immigrant Students & Families - Part 1
Presenter: Natasha Quiroga, Esq.
Audience: Administrators, Counselors, Parent Coordinators, ALL Teachers, CBO Members
Monday / October 2, 2023 / 3PM-6PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals (3 – Part Series)
This 3-session webinar series will focus on serving experienced multilinguals, the assets-based term for long-term English learners (LTELs). The series is based on Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton’s book called Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals.
Presenters: Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton
Audience: General educators, content area teachers, special education teachers, and English as a New Language teachers
It is highly recommended that you attend the Foundations Session, Application Session 1A or 1B assigned to your grade level, and Applications 2. The book will be provided to those who commit to attending 3 sessions.
FOUNDATIONS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 / 9AM-12PM EST / GRADES 6-10
APPLICATIONS 1A - SATURDAY / OCTOBER 28, 2023 / 9AM-12PM EST / GRADES 6-8
FOR MORE INFORMATION
WATCH VIDEO OF FOUNDATIONS SESSION
WATCH VIDEO OF APPLICATIONS 1A SESSION

Fall 2023 / Enrollment of Newcomers: Nuts and Bolts of the ELL Screening, Identification and Placement Process
Effective implementation of mandated enrollment procedures is essential to the success of ELLs as they begin their journey in NYS schools. During this professional development session, participants will become more familiar and knowledgeable about the New York State Education Department (NYSED) mandates, guidelines, and resources for identification of ELLs.
Audience: Administrators, ENL Coordinators, Secretaries, Parent Coordinators/Liaisons and CBOs Members
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Considerations and Best Practices in Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills to ELLs (K-3)*
Fall 2023 (4 Part Series)
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D. / Professor Emerita / Rhode Island College
Part 1: Foundations
Audience: ENL and Bilingual/Dual Language Teachers, Mainstream Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers of ELLs, Literacy Specialists, Reading Coaches, District and School Administrators, and Librarians who work with ELLs
*All sessions focus on grades K-3 with the exception of the final session which focuses on preliterate ELLs in grades 2-5
Part 1 - Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION (PDF Version)

SEPTEMBER 2023

Fall 2023 / Enrollment of Newcomers: Nuts and Bolts of the ELL Screening, Identification and Placement Process
Effective implementation of mandated enrollment procedures is essential to the success of ELLs as they begin their journey in NYS schools. During this professional development session, participants will become more familiar and knowledgeable about the New York State Education Department (NYSED) mandates, guidelines, and resources for identification of ELLs.
Audience: Administrators, ENL Coordinators, Secretaries, Parent Coordinators/Liaisons and CBOs Members
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM
THE SESSIONS WILL BE THE SAME FOR EACH DAY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

JULY 2023

Summer 2023 Home Languages Arts Institute
Presenters: Gloria M. Ortiz - Associate Resource Specialist, NY State Language RBERN
Francisco Garcia-Quezada - Resource Specialist, NYS/NYC RBERN at Fordham University
Sara Martinez - Resource Specialist, NYS/NYC RBERN at Fordham University
Clotilde Santana-Eccardi - Resource Specialist, NY State Language RBERN
Yuezhou Jin - Bilingual Dual Language Teacher, New Utrecht H.S.
Leebys Marte - Bilingual Teacher, PS 126 - Bronz
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 9 AM - 2 PM
SEE VIDEO OF SESSION

JUNE 2023

NYS Language RBERN Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Professional Learning Community (CRSE PLC)
Presenter: Pamela D'Andrea Martinez
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
By invitation only

El XXXII Simposio de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil del Instituto Cervantes de Nueva York
32nd Symposium on Children's & Young Adult Literature & Book Fair
El Simposio tiene como objetivo contribuir al desarrollo profesional del profesorado de la ciudad de Nueva York. Participarán como ponentes el autor Rafael Salmerón, galardonado con el Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil, así como especialistas en libros ilustrados para niños y en formación de profesores. El Simposio se celebrará en español.
Audience: Spanish Bilingual, World Language & Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 8:30AM - 4PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION - PROGRAMA (PROGRAM) | PONENTES (PRESENTERS)

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Henry Ruan
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10AM - 12PM

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Point Person: Marina Vinitskaya
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

MAY 2023

Cafe con Metro - Collaboration
Audience: NYS Educators and Admins interested in CRT/CRSE/LBGT student rights
Point person: Maria V. Diaz
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 6:45PM - 8:15PM

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Henry Ruan
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10AM - 12PM

2023 Special Education Institute: Long-Term English Language Learners with Disabilities or At-Risk ELLs
Session 3 - Targeted Instructional Practices: Lesson Planning
The NYS Language RBERN at NYU/Steinhardt Metro Center, in collaboration with the Hudson Valley RBERN, and the NYC RBERN at Fordham University, is pleased to provide a three-session Institute for secondary-level school administrators, teachers, and support personnel who work with students identified as Long-Term ELLs (LTE) and who also have a disability, or who have been identified as at-risk of attaining academic achievement.
Audience: Secondary-Level - School Administrators, Special Education Teachers and Teachers of ELLs, and Support Personnel (Speech and Language Providers, Guidance Counselors, IEP Team Members, etc.)
Presenters:
- Bernice Moro, Ph.D., Resource Specialist, Statewide Language RBERN at NYU
- Alison Provencher, Resource Specialist, Hudson Valley RBERN
- Lorraine Estrada, Resource Specialist, NYC RBERN at Fordham University
Session 1: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 2: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 3: Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING EACH SESSION.

Promoting Language Development with Culturally-Responsive, Sustaining Texts
With a Focus on Entering through Transitioning ENLs (GRADES 4-8)
Audience: This institute is designed for ELA Teachers of MLLs in Grades 4-8 (ELA teachers, ENL Teachers, Transitional Bilingual Education Teachers, Reading Teachers, Reading Coaches, Librarians)
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Session 2 - Applications (Objectives)
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION (PDF version)

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Point Person: Marina Vinitskaya
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

NYS Language RBERN Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Professional Learning Community (CRSE PLC)
Presenter: Pamela D'Andrea Martinez
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
By invitation only

APRIL 2023

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Administrators and Teacher Leaders
(Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Spanish)
Session Three: Application Session For New Dual Language Program Lead Teachers
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, April 1, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

2023 ACADÉMICA NUEVA YORK / INSTITUTO CERVANTES
Las pruebas de nivel para hablantes de herencia: problemas, sesgos y soluciones
Uno de los primeros retos a los que se enfrenta un estudiante al empezar a estudiar una segunda lengua es la prueba de nivel. En este taller nos centraremos en las particularidades una prueba de nivel debe tener cuando se trata de evaluar las destrezas lingüísticas de un hablante de herencia. Analizaremos diferentes pruebas de nivel, así como los posibles sesgos a los que se ven sometidos los hablantes de herencia.
Audience: Spanish World Language Teachers / Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Presenter: Carlos Sánchez Somolinos (Boston Trinity Academy, MA)
Saturday, April 8, 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)

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 10AM - 12PM

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Point Person: Marina Vinitskaya
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

NYS Language RBERN Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Professional Learning Community (CRSE PLC)
Presenter: Pamela D'Andrea Martinez
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
By invitation only

2023 Special Education Institute: Long-Term English Language Learners with Disabilities or At-Risk ELLs
Session 2 - Processes for Accelerating Instruction for LTE SWDs and At-Risk ELLs
The NYS Language RBERN at NYU/Steinhardt Metro Center, in collaboration with the Hudson Valley RBERN, and the NYC RBERN at Fordham University, is pleased to provide a three-session Institute for secondary-level school administrators, teachers, and support personnel who work with students identified as Long-Term ELLs (LTE) and who also have a disability, or who have been identified as at-risk of attaining academic achievement.
Audience: Secondary-Level - School Administrators, Special Education Teachers and Teachers of ELLs, and Support Personnel (Speech and Language Providers, Guidance Counselors, IEP Team Members, etc.)
Presenters:
- Bernice Moro, Ph.D., Resource Specialist, Statewide Language RBERN at NYU
- Alison Provencher, Resource Specialist, Hudson Valley RBERN
- Lorraine Estrada, Resource Specialist, NYC RBERN at Fordham University
Session 1: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 2: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 3: Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING EACH SESSION.

Promoting Language Development with Culturally-Responsive, Sustaining Texts
With a Focus on Entering through Transitioning ENLs (GRADES 4-8)
Audience: This institute is designed for ELA Teachers of MLLs in Grades 4-8 (ELA teachers, ENL Teachers, Transitional Bilingual Education Teachers, Reading Teachers, Reading Coaches, Librarians)
Presenter: Nancy Cloud, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Rhode Island College
Session 1 - Foundations (Objectives)
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
Session 2 - Applications (Objectives)
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 9AM - 12PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION (PDF version)

MARCH 2023

NYS Language RBERN Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Professional Learning Community (CRSE PLC)
Presenter: Pamela D'Andrea Martinez
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
By invitation only

2023 ACADÉMICA NUEVA YORK / INSTITUTO CERVANTES
Dificultades de aprendizaje en las clases de español para niños
Esta presentación tiene como objetivo compartir enfoques multi-sensoriales que nos permitan integrar a los estudiantes con dificultades de aprendizaje. Dislexia, déficit de atención e hiperactividad, son algunos de los trastornos que analizaremos y que el docente debe tener en cuenta a lo largo del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje.
Audience: Spanish World Language Teachers / Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Presenters: Clara Gorman (Ethical Culture Fieldston, NY), María G. González-Gil (The Browning School, NY)
Saturday, March 4, 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)

How to Help Your Child Succeed in New York City Public Elementary Schools (ONLINE)
Presentations will be held in Russian
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
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 2:30PM - 4:00PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
(Registration is required)

Chinese PLC
Audience: Chinese Language Teachers
Point Person: Nancy King Wang
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 10AM - 12PM

PRHYLI: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute - Collaboration with NYCDOE
Audience: HS ELLs/MLLs
Point Person: Clotilde Santana-Eccardi
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 7:30AM - 3PM

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Administrators and Teacher Leaders
(Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Spanish)
Session One: Foundations of Successful Dual Language Programs (For Teams of Administrators and Teacher Leaders)
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, March 7, 2023 | 1PM - 4PM
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, March 9, 2023 | 6:45PM - 8:15PM

2023 ACADÉMICA NUEVA YORK / INSTITUTO CERVANTES
El arte: una herramienta para los derechos humanos. Actividades prácticas para promover un enfoque de justicia social en el aula de español en educación secundaria (9-12)
El enfoque de justicia social en la enseñanza de lenguas modernas está muy presente en las nuevas corrientes pedagógicas. El mundo del arte nos ofrece una oportunidad para llevar estas ideas al aula, además de enseñar lengua y cultura. En este taller se verán diversas obras de arte del mundo hispanohablante, y se demostrarán formas de incorporarlas en el aula de ELE. Se ofrecerán también ideas para preparar a los estudiantes para el examen de AP en español.
Audience: Spanish World Language Teachers / Spanish Home Language Arts Teachers
Presenter: Luis Enrique Elías (Trinity School, NY)
Saturday, March 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)

How to Help Your Child Succeed in New York City Public Elementary Schools (ONLINE)
Presentations will be held in Chinese
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
Presenter: Nancy King Wang
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
Registration is required

2023 Series / Special Education for ELLs - Grades K-8
Session 3: Working with Families - Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Home Language
This session will provide guidance on strategies parents can use to develop their children’s oral language and literacy skills in the home language.
Audience: Administrators and School Leaders
Presenters: Dr. Alba A. Ortiz & Dr. Linda Cavazos
Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Revitalizing Your Dual Language Program (PreK-8): An Institute for Experienced Dual Language Administrators and Teacher Leaders
(Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Spanish)
Session Two: Application Session For New Dual Language Program Administrators
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, March 21, 2023 | 2PM - 5PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

2023 Special Education Institute: Long-Term English Language Learners with Disabilities or At-Risk ELLs
Session 1 - What to Know about LTE SWDs and At-Risk ELLs
The NYS Language RBERN at NYU/Steinhardt Metro Center, in collaboration with the Hudson Valley RBERN, and the NYC RBERN at Fordham University, is pleased to provide a three-session Institute for secondary-level school administrators, teachers, and support personnel who work with students identified as Long-Term ELLs (LTE) and who also have a disability, or who have been identified as at-risk of attaining academic achievement.
Audience: Secondary-Level - School Administrators, Special Education Teachers and Teachers of ELLs, and Support Personnel (Speech and Language Providers, Guidance Counselors, IEP Team Members, etc.)
Presenters:
- Bernice Moro, Ph.D., Resource Specialist, Statewide Language RBERN at NYU
- Alison Provencher, Resource Specialist, Hudson Valley RBERN
- Lorraine Estrada, Resource Specialist, NYC RBERN at Fordham University
Session 1: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 2: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
Session 3: Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 3PM-4:30PM
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING EACH SESSION.

Russian PLC
Audience: Russian Language Teachers
Point Person: Marina Vinitskaya
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM

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

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)

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

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
SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
SEE THE FLYER

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

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

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
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

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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*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
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
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
Sessions will be available in English and Russian

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