This is a networking collaborative in which leaders of bilingual, dual language, and/or ENL programs will:
* Learn from each other's experiences, practices, and best ideas in the field of Bilingual education Create a support network
* Self-assess [e.g. Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Guiding Principles and other proven sources for this purpose; work to strengthen programs based on these]
* Review up-to-date research on Bilingual Education best practices and outcomes

To access these monthly workshops, a Zoom link will be shared with registered participants to the email addresses they used to enroll in Frontline (MLP).

If this is your first session in the series, please note: you must be registered in MLP no later than 11:00 AM, the Friday before.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.

**THIS IS PART 2 OF A 2-PART SERIES**

Course launches live via Zoom on February 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM and continues asynchronously through April 12, 2024.

Teachers will learn what is different about teaching reading to ELLs, the importance of background knowledge in reading, how to incorporate vocabulary routines, writing strategies and supporting students before, during and after reading.

Topic 1. Teaching Reading to ELLs- What's different?
Topic 2. The Power of Background Knowledge.
Topic 3. Incorporating Vocabulary Routines.
Topic 4. Writing Strategies for ELLs across Content Areas.
Topic 5. Before, During and After Reading Strategies.

Participants are strongly encouraged to complete Module 1 before beginning Module 2 (unless they did so last year). Participants must successfully complete 5 topic quizzes in order to earn 5 hours of CTLE by the end of the course.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Alison Provencher.

Course launches in person on March 6, 2024, 2:45-3:45 PM and continues asynchronously through May31, 2024.

Teachers will develop an understanding of who language learners are, how and why the process of learning a new language should inform their instructional practice, and understand how the stages of language acquisition relate to proficiency levels.

Topic 1. Who are our ELL subgroups and what is Part 154?
Topic 2. Why does language acquisition take so long?
Topic 3. ELLs need comprehensible input. How do we make content visible?
Topic 4. How do we differentiate instruction based on the level of proficiency?
Topic 5. What does it mean to promote Language Equity and Identity?

Participants must successfully complete 5 topic quizzes in order to earn 5 hours of CTLE by the end of the course.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Alison Provencher.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Newcomer ELLs, or students who arrive at school knowing very little English, can face many challenges during their first days of school. This course explores some of the social, linguistic and cultural considerations for newly arrived ELLs. Suggestions for helping newcomers access content, establishing connections to parents, and recognizing the learning resources that newcomers bring to their peers and to their teachers are explored. This workshop will cover inquiry-led, Project-Based Learning (PBL) instruction for diverse, multilingual learners, including high school SIFE students.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Facility Fee: $18 per session

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT PNW BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

When an ELL is struggling academically, educators may consider a referral for special education services. This is a complex process and requires careful examination of the intersection of multiple elements. During this workshop, participants will explore how second language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity and educational environments play a part in student learning. We will also examine behaviors of language acquisition that mimic a disability, legal requirements and exclusionary factors. This knowledge will help teams rule out external or systemic factors, and plan for appropriate interventions and assessments.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Alison Provencher.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT PNW BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Given the dynamic shifts in our demographics, educators are now presented with a unique and pressing opportunity to expand their focus beyond mere literacy and mathematics. By embracing and cherishing the holistic development of each child, they can open doors to a world that might have appeared inaccessible before. In times of darkness, their nurturing approach can bring a guiding light, inspiring young minds to reach heights they never thought possible.

This workshop will explore the various traumas many of our families may have experienced and tap into actionable steps we as educators and families can take to provide access for all students.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Beverly Guity.

This workshop will explore how educators can analyze factors that may be contributing when an ELL student is struggling academically. It is important to carefully distinguish if language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, gaps in learning or an actual disorder is at play, prior to making a referral to Special Education.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Alison Provencher.

This focus group will bring together teachers and school and district leaders engaged in integrated ENL co-teaching to discuss how they have approached common planning time. It is our intention to compile the information that we gather and share it with the region so that all districts can benefit from seeing how our region is creatively addressing this challenge.

Cost: Free

This offering is not CTLE-eligible.

If you need to cancel your registration, kindly email the HV RBERN notifying us of the cancellation so that we can accommodate people on the Waitlist.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Instruction in the 5 pillars of reading is necessary - but not sufficient - for developing literacy in English language learners. To effectively develop vocabulary, research identifies a combination of direct and indirect instructional practices that support English Language Learners across content areas. Students will benefit from a consistent approach to vocabulary instruction as part of routines that foster listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

In this workshop, participants will examine:
* What is different about teaching the key components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) to ELLs
* Engagement strategies for before, during and after reading supports
* How to create opportunities to develop oral language
* Criteria for identifying the academic vocabulary needed from the content for direct instruction
* How to plan a vocabulary lesson for explicit direct instruction

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Facility Fee: $18

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Alison Provencher.

This focus group will bring together teachers and school and district leaders engaged in integrated ENL co-teaching to discuss how they have approached common planning time. It is our intention to compile the information that we gather and share it with the region so that all districts can benefit from seeing how our region is creatively addressing this challenge.

Cost: Free

This offering is not CTLE-eligible.

If you need to cancel your registration, kindly email the HV RBERN notifying us of the cancellation so that we can accommodate people on the Waitlist.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Currently, there are over 11.4 million undocumented immigrants residing and working in communities throughout the United States. These individuals have, on average, lived in the country for 16 years and play vital roles as parents, grandparents, and siblings to an additional 10.2 million family members.

According to recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents encountered approximately 16,182 migrants per day in January 2023. Notably, during the same period, the number of children and families seeking to enter the U.S. more than doubled.

This workshop will help to build awareness of the various experiences of students and families, specifically undocumented immigrants.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT DUTCHESS BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

This session will help school and district leaders understand and successfully implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching. Leaders will learn about the 7 models of co-teaching, how to foster relationships among co-teachers, considerations for the observation and feedback cycle, and ways to structure programming and scheduling to support the collaborative instructional cycle.

Participants should bring a personal device to access workshop materials.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.

This focus group will bring together teachers and school and district leaders engaged in integrated ENL co-teaching to discuss how they have approached common planning time. It is our intention to compile the information that we gather and share it with the region so that all districts can benefit from seeing how our region is creatively addressing this challenge.

Cost: Free

This offering is not CTLE-eligible.

If you need to cancel your registration, kindly email the HV RBERN notifying us of the cancellation so that we can accommodate people on the Waitlist.

In this interactive PD session, educators will immerse themselves in innovative instructional strategies - from scaffolding techniques to constructing pathways to knowledge, to nurturing language-rich environments. Participants will discover and practice how to use notable technology tools through hands-on activities and discussions. We aim to make this session both informative and practical, providing an opportunity for participants to "make and take" resources that are directly connected to their content area. We will walk through brief introductions and tutorials in addition to equipping participants with the skills and knowledge they need to leverage AI tools to support ELLs of all proficiency levels.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Lixdania Perez.