Professional learning opportunities for any educator serving English Language Learners (ELLs) are offered statewide through the eight Regional Bilingual Education Resource Networks (RBERNs) funded by the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages. Unless otherwise noted, all virtual sessions are open to all educators from across New York State. Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits are provided for eligible NYS teachers and school leaders.
Please click on any RBERN below to view their available offerings and register. You may register for virtual sessions outside your assigned region. More professional learning opportunities are added regularly. Please check back periodically.
We encourage you to explore and take advantage of these resources.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- OBEWL World Language Webinars
- NYSAFLT 108th Annual Conference – October 17-18, 2025 – Albany, NY
- OBEWL 3rd Annual Conference – “Voices United: Sounds to Stories” – October 23, 2025 – Albany, NY
- NYS TESOL 2025 Annual Conference – November 21-22, 2025 - Saratoga Springs, NY
- NECTFL Annual Conference – February 26-28, 2026 – New York, NY
- NYSABE 50th Anniversary Conference – March 19-26, 2026 – White Plains, NY
- NYSED Test Development Participation Opportunities - NYSED offers many opportunities for NYS certified teachers and administrators and other qualified professionals (including Higher Education faculty and administration) to contribute to the creation and review of state assessments.
- 2025-2026 Bridges Orientation Calendar
An introduction for New York State educators of SIFE and Newcomer learners to learn the Bridges Program. - Bridges Professional Learning Course Catalog for Teachers and School/District Leaders*
*Asynchronous versions of each professional learning module are available approximately 1 week after the synchronous Zoom date, for teachers who cannot attend the live Zoom session.