OCTOBER 2025

RBERN Professional Opportunities & Events | Fordham Graduate School of Education
Our professional development sessions are open to New York City pedagogues, administrators, and ENL, bilingual, and content area teachers working with MLs

Statewide Professional Learning Community (PLC)
This is designed to advance high-quality instruction in Home Language Arts (HLA) classrooms. To allow focused discussions and facilitate deeper learning, the PLC is limited to 20 seats statewide. Applicants will be carefully selected to ensure a diverse and representative group. Interested educators must complete the application survey by October 3, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified of their participation status by October 10, 2025.
Time: Meets once a month (October–May) - Time TBD
More information on Statewide Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshops (PDF Version) 
Register for the PLC Workshops - Limit to 20. Deadline is October 3, 2025.

2025 Voices United Conference: Sounds to Stories - Advancing Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Landscapes 
The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) proudly presents the 2025 Voices United Conference: Sounds to Stories - Advancing Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Landscapes, a free professional learning event for educators and administrators working in New York State educational institutions.
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Time: 9am - 3pm
More information on the 2025 Voices United Conference 
Register for 2025 Voices United Conference