Utilizing NYSED topic briefs, participants will explore advanced literacy strategies tailored for English Language Learners (ELLs), and gain understanding of the science of reading.

Participants will then integrate their learning with The Reading League Summit's Joint Statement, "Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals (ELs/EBs).”

This flexible course allows participants to progress at their own pace.

Participants can earn 4-12 CTLE credit hours

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Participants will gain insight into the historical backgrounds of these places, the factors causing displacement, and hear some examples from students of the educational experiences they had before relocating.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Participants will gain insight into the historical backgrounds of these places, the factors causing displacement, and hear some examples from students of the educational experiences they had before relocating.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Participants will gain insight into the historical backgrounds of these places, the factors causing displacement, and hear some examples from students of the educational experiences they had before relocating.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This asynchronous course will dive into the Council of Great City Schools' A Framework for Foundational Literacy Skills Instruction for English Learners.

This document rethinks English foundational skills instruction-explicating the research, explaining what teachers should know, and providing considerations for designing and selecting instructional materials.

Participants can earn 5-10 CTLE credit hours

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Multilingual students' linguistic practices have historically been framed as deficient and in need of remediation.

In this asynchronous course, participants will examine how these ideologies permeate across academic contexts.

Additionally, participants will explore strategies to amplify students' linguistic practices in the classroom.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this course we will dive into parts of NYS Academic and Linguistic Demands: Creating Access to the Next Generation Learning Standards in English Language Arts for Linguistically Diverse Learners.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this self-paced, online workshop, UPK teachers will explore key resources and strategies to support emergent multilingual learners.

Participants will engage with topics such as the benefits of bilingualism, tools for understanding families' language practices, and instructional support tailored for multilingual classrooms.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this session, participants will explore the NYSED-defined proficiency levels for English Language Learners (ELLs) and gain insight into typical language acquisition processes.

Building on this foundation, we'll examine frameworks for scaffolding instruction based on students' language needs and explore practical strategies for differentiation to support meaningful access to learning for all ELLs.

This is an asynchronous learning experience, with self-paced, online modules.

The required components of the course take approximately 3 hours.

Participants will have access to three optional modules to extend their learning.

Based on how many modules are completed, participants may receive 3-6 CTLE credits

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Participants will gain insight into the historical backgrounds of these places, the factors causing displacement, and consider some of the educational experiences' students may have had.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Working with Interpreters for August 2025 Regents assessments

This 30 minutes Zoom session for building administrators and exam proctors will cover the basics of


• working with oral translators for NYSED Regents exams


• best practices in translating answers for native language constructed responses


• potential use of virtual interpreters


• exemptions from diploma assessment requirements for major life events

This session will be repeated on 8/14

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Participants will explore the transformative power of translanguaging in computing education, to challenge language injustices and redefine labels for bi/multilingual students.

Discover practical strategies for leveraging students' linguistic diversity as assets in the classroom and learn how to create inclusive environments where all learners can thrive in computing education.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Working with Interpreters for August 2025 Regents assessments

This 30 minutes Zoom session for building administrators and exam proctors will cover the basics of


• working with oral translators for NYSED Regents exams


• best practices in translating answers for native language constructed responses


• potential use of virtual interpreters


• exemptions from diploma assessment requirements for major life events

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the ELL Identification Process,the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practics when working with an interpreter.

Following this session, from 11am-12pm , RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) process, a required step in the ELL Identification Process for students with existing school-age IEPs in place. Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) Process, a required step in the ELL Identification Process for students with existing school-age IEPs in place.

From 10am-11am on this date, RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the ELL Identification Process, the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practices for working with an interpreter. Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning series is designed to support administrators in effectively serving English Language Learners (ELLs) in school districts.

Each session will highlight key NYSED updates and explore best practices in ELL program administration.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
ELL identification, the language proficiency team, supporting ELL students with disabilities, effective ELL scheduling, assessments, Title III, the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), co-teaching, and more.

The series will provide space to address emerging questions and concerns raised by participants.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join this quarterly virtual session to explore best practices for supporting English Language Learners.

Designed for paraprofessionals, this one-hour space builds knowledge and confidence through topics like WNY's multilingual demographics, welcoming strategies, and foundational insights into language development.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Educators will explore ELL proficiency levels and effective instructional supports tailored to each stage of language development.

Participants will learn about language acquisition theories and practical strategies to enhance language skills across core subjects while fostering inclusive classroom environments.

By the end of the session, educators will be equipped with actionable tools to support the success of English Language Learners in their classrooms.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 10 participants to run. If there are fewer than 10 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

RBERN West invites you to join us at the Castellani Art Museum for a powerful day of learning, reflection, and dialogue centered around the exhibition We Were There. We Were At The School. We Remember.

This exhibition features contemporary artistic responses to the Thomas Indian School, an Indigenous boarding school that operated on the Seneca-Cattaraugus territory for over a century. Indigenous boarding schools were established through the Civilization Act of 1819, and separated Indigenous children from their communities, languages, cultures, and families, all under the guise of molding them to become "fit” members of society through the "civilization process.” The deep wounds inflicted by these institutions continue to reverberate into the present day. And yet, Indigenous communities are also actively healing, reclaiming their languages, cultures, and histories.

This event offers a space to engage with the past while honoring present-day resilience. Throughout the day, participants will explore the exhibition, hear from guest speakers, learn about local Indigenous history and language reclamation efforts, and receive resources to support culturally responsive teaching practices. This session is open to all educators and is especially recommended for teachers of history and social studies.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this two part series, we will explore the formation of various language communities around the world, highlighting cross-cultural and cross-linguistic connections that have arisen due to historical factors of commerce and conquest.
We will consider the ways that languages have evolved over time, reflecting human migration and interaction patterns.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L).
For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date.
For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials.
Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Multilingual students' linguistic practices have historically been framed as deficient and in need of remediation.

In this asynchronous course, participants will examine how these ideologies permeate academic contexts.

Additionally, participants will explore strategies to amplify students' linguistic practices in the classroom.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this session, participants will explore the NYSED-defined proficiency levels for English Language Learners (ELLs) and gain insight into typical language acquisition processes.

Building on this foundation, we'll examine frameworks for scaffolding instruction based on students' language needs and explore practical strategies for differentiation to support meaningful access to learning for all ELLs.

This is an asynchronous learning experience, with self-paced, online modules.The required components of the course take approximately 3 hours. Participants will have access to three optional modules to extend their learning. Based on how many modules are completed, participants may receive 3-6 CTLE credits

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials.
Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for the first RBERN West English as a New Language (ENL) Stand-Alone Collaborative, designed to foster collaboration and professional growth among educators supporting multilingual learners in stand-alone settings.

This collaborative will equip ENL teachers with resources, research-based practices, and community, and empower teachers to grow in their practice, all in service of nurturing stand-alone spaces where all students can grow.

The RBERN West Team will provide an initial framework with future agendas shaped by the needs and interests of the group.

Session dates are 10/2/25, 12/3/25, 1/20/26, and 3/17/26.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for an engaging and practical workshop focused on incorporating literature by and about Indigenous Peoples into our teaching practice.

We will explore how Indigenous values can inform our understanding, how Indigenous history can culture can be meaningfully integrated into curriculum, and why this work is essential for fostering inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms.

Participants will leave with practical resources and strategies that honor Indigenous voices and experiences.

This interactive session is designed to inspire deeper connections between students and the stories that shape our shared history.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 10 participants to run. If there are fewer than 10 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

The Multilingual Literacy Screener (MLS) is a diagnostic tool that was created to determine SIFEs' literacy levels in their home language as a valuable data point in designing appropriate instruction.

This session brings together the MLS and RBERN teams to explore student score reports and how to interpret them to better inform instructional decisions.

Once a student's home language skills are revealed by the MLS, teachers can provide targeted instruction to support English language development, leveraging students' existing aptitudes in ELA and Math.

This session is for educators of SIFE students who have already been exposed to the MLS. It will feature a deep dive in to reading score reports, mapping the progression of relevant standards and considering effective scaffolds for helping students move toward grade level proficiency.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a pedagogical approach in which educators teach language and content simultaneously.

This approach enhances both content and language learning for multilingual learners, proving particularly effective for older students who face more demanding content-area requirements.

In this workshop, participants will explore the "why” and "how” of CLIL, including establishing conditions for learning and an exploration of concrete strategies to support the implementation of this approach.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for an interactive book study centered on Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, a vibrant collection of short stories and poems by Native authors. While this text is intended for readers ages 8-12, the book and provided supplementary materials are designed to serve as entry points for building knowledge about indigenous histories, cultures, and present-day communities, an essential step in our journey toward becoming culturally responsive educators.

Participants will be assigned specific chapters to read, each accompanied by curated resources that deepen understanding and provide context.

While most of the course is asynchronous, there will be one required virtual Zoom meeting. Participants must attend the Zoom meeting on 12/3/2025 to receive CTLE credit for all course components.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 10 participants to run. If there are fewer than 10 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this course we will dive into parts of NYS Academic and Linguistic Demands: Creating Access to the Next Generation Learning Standards in English Language Arts for Linguistically Diverse Learners.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for an interactive book study centered on Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, a vibrant collection of short stories and poems by Native authors. While this text is intended for readers ages 8-12, the book and provided supplementary materials are designed to serve as entry points for building knowledge about indigenous histories, cultures, and present-day communities, an essential step in our journey toward becoming culturally responsive educators.

Participants will be assigned specific chapters to read, each accompanied by curated resources that deepen understanding and provide context.

Participants must source the book on their own and read the book prior to the discussion. The book is available on Libby with NY Public library cards, all NY residents can get a NY Public library card.

While most of the course is asynchronous, there will be one required virtual Zoom meeting. Participants must attend the Zoom meeting on 12/3/2025 to receive CTLE credit for all course components.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 10 participants to run. If there are fewer than 10 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join our educator book club focusing on migration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism.

We'll discuss how these topics impact teaching practices and engage English Language Learning communities in Western New York. Explore strategies for inclusive instruction and student/family involvement. Together, we'll reflect, share ideas, and enhance our teaching skills.

The October Book is Mexikid by Pedro Martin

Participants will receive 2 CTLE credits for participating in the live Zoom discussion. Participants must source the book on their own and read the book prior to the discussion. All books selected are available on Libby with NY Public library cards, all NY residents can get a NY Public library care.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to map their curriculum and plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2025-26 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

Please register for each date separately. All participants are eligible for CTLE credit..

The dates are:
-October 30th, 2025
-December 11, 2025
-January 8, 2026
-February 5, 2026

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This asynchronous course is designed for content area and ENL teachers who are seeking to deepen their understanding of collaborative teaching practices to support bi/multilingual learners.

Participants will explore the foundations of co-teaching, examine various collaborative models, and learn how to implement effective structures that promote shared responsibility, equity, and access to rigorous content.

Through videos, readings, and reflection activities, educators will analyze real-world examples, identify their own co-teaching strengths and areas for growth, and develop strategies to build or refine co-teaching partnerships.

This course supports teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where language development and content mastery go hand in hand.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session invites educators and leaders to reimagine how Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) can be implemented to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in a way that is equitable, responsive, and grounded in the whole child.

Participants will explore how to distinguish between language acquisition and learning difficulties, use language proficiency in decision-making, and design supports that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Drawing on resources from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this workshop will offer practical tools and frameworks to support collaborative, student-centered decision-making.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Utilizing NYSED topic briefs, participants will explore advanced literacy strategies tailored for English Language Learners (ELLs), and gain understanding of the science of reading.

Participants will then integrate their learning with The Reading League Summit's Joint Statement, "Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals (ELs/EBs).”

This flexible course allows participants to progress at their own pace.

Participants can earn 4-12 CTLE credit hours

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session is designed for secondary school counselors to deepen their understanding of how to support English Language Learners (ELLs), including newcomers and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE).
Participants will learn about the unique needs of these students and explore best practices for intake and enrollment, evaluating and awarding transfer credits-particularly for students without transcripts- and understanding key assessments used to measure English language proficiency and academic progress.

The session will also address strategies for equitable grading of ELLs, pathways to the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, and updates on initiatives such as the PLAN Pilot and Blue Ribbion Commission. Counselors will leave with practical tools and resources to better support ELLs' educational journeys and ensure they are set up for success in secondary school and beyond.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning series is designed to support administrators in effectively serving English Language Learners (ELLs) in school districts.

Each session will highlight key NYSED updates and explore best practices in ELL program administration.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
ELL identification, the language proficiency team, supporting ELL students with disabilities, effective ELL scheduling, assessments, Title III, the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), co-teaching, and more.

The series will provide space to address emerging questions and concerns raised by participants.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Are you a teacher who is interested in fostering an inclusive classroom?

As our classrooms become more diverse, there are practical steps that educators can take to welcome and celebrate that diversity among their students and colleagues.

This PD series will unpack Liza Talusan's book The Identity Conscious Educator: Building Habits and Skills for a More Inclusive School. This book provides a framework for educators to build knowledge about identity and create more equitable school environments.

Over the course of several sessions, we will examine core elements of our identities and purposefully cultivate the habits and skills of an Identity-Conscious Practice.

This series is a collaboration between the Mid West RBERN and RBERN West. There will be 7 sessions. The first will be in person at Monroe 2 BOCES. The final session will be in person at Erie 1 BOCES. There will be virtual sessions in between. Registrants must plan to attend all sessions.

Structure:

• Day 1: In Person 11/19 - Monroe 2 BOCES


• 5 Online Sessions:
o December 10 - Virtual
o January 14 - Virtual
o February 11 - Virtual
o March 11 - Virtual
o April 15 - Virtual


• Day 6: In Person - 5/6 - Erie 1 BOCES

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this two part series, we will explore the formation of various language communities around the world, highlighting cross-cultural and cross-linguistic connections that have arisen due to historical factors of commerce and conquest.
We will consider the ways that languages have evolved over time, reflecting human migration and interaction patterns.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L).
For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date.
For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials.
Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

*Please complete Historical Context Quick Bite: History of Language part 1 before signing up for part 2 Both sessions will be run again in summer 2026.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join this quarterly virtual session to explore best practices for supporting English Language Learners.

Designed for paraprofessionals, this one-hour space builds knowledge and confidence through topics like WNY's multilingual demographics, welcoming strategies, and foundational insights into language development.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for the first RBERN West English as a New Language (ENL) Stand-Alone Collaborative, designed to foster collaboration and professional growth among educators supporting multilingual learners in stand-alone settings.

This collaborative will equip ENL teachers with resources, research-based practices, and community, and empower teachers to grow in their practice, all in service of nurturing stand-alone spaces where all students can grow.

The RBERN West Team will provide an initial framework with future agendas shaped by the needs and interests of the group.

Session dates are 10/2/25, 12/3/25, 1/20/26, and 3/17/26.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to map their curriculum and plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2025-26 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

Please register for each date separately. All participants are eligible for CTLE credit..

The dates are:
-October 30th, 2025
-December 11, 2025
-January 8, 2026
-February 5, 2026

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Co-planning is the foundation of effective collaborative teaching but it's often the most overlooked.

This asynchronous course is designed for content area and ENL teachers who want to deepen their understanding of what it truly means to co-plan with intention and equity in mind.

Participants will explore the purpose and power of co-planning, reflect on the roles and responsibilities of each educator, and examine tools and structures that make the process more meaningful and manageable.

With a focus on planning instruction that centers the needs of bi/multilingual learners, this course supports educators in moving beyond parallel work toward shared, purposeful collaboration that impacts student learning.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this self-paced, online workshop, UPK teachers will explore key resources and strategies to support emergent multilingual learners.
Participants will engage with topics such as the benefits of bilingualism, tools for understanding families' language practices, and instructional support tailored for multilingual classrooms.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials.
Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

When is it appropriate to use translation tools with students - and when is it best to avoid them? This interactive workshop guides educators in making thoughtful, student-centered decisions about when and how to use translation and interpretation effectively in the classroom, during assessments, and to support the mental health of multilingual students.

Participants will engage with real-world case studies and hands-on activities to apply their learning.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to map their curriculum and plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2025-26 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

Please register for each date separately. All participants are eligible for CTLE credit..

The dates are:
-October 30th, 2025
-December 11, 2025
-January 8, 2026
-February 5, 2026

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This asynchronous course will dive into the Council of Great City Schools' A Framework for Foundational Literacy Skills Instruction for English Learners.

This document rethinks English foundational skills instruction-explicating the research, explaining what teachers should know, and providing considerations for designing and selecting instructional materials.

Participants can earn 5-10 CTLE credit hours

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the ELL Identification Process, the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practices when working with an interpreter.

From 11am-12pm on this date, RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) process, a required step in the ELL Identification Process for students with existing school-age IEPs in place.

Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) Process, a required step in the ELL Identification Process for students with existing school-age IEPs in place.

From 10am-11am on this date, RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the ELL Identification Process, the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practices for working with an interpreter.

Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This 30 minutes Zoom session for building administrators and exam proctors will cover the basics of

• working with oral translators for NYSED Regents exams

• best practices in translating answers for native language constructed responses

• potential use of virtual interpreters

• exemptions from diploma assessment requirements for major life events

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for the first RBERN West English as a New Language (ENL) Stand Alone Collaborative, designed to foster collaboration and professional growth among educators supporting multilingual learners in stand-alone settings.

This collaborative will equip ENL teachers with resources, research-based practices, and community, and empower teachers to grow in their practice, all in service of nurturing stand-alone spaces where all students can grow.

The RBERN West Team will provide an initial framework with future agendas shaped by the needs and interests of the group.

Session dates are 10/2/25, 12/3/25, 1/20/26, and 3/17/26.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join our educator book club focusing on migration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism.

We'll discuss how these topics impact teaching practices and engage English Language Learning communities in Western New York. Explore strategies for inclusive instruction and student/family involvement. Together, we'll reflect, share ideas, and enhance our teaching skills.

The January Book is Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Participants will receive 2 CTLE credits for participating in the live Zoom discussion. Participants must source the book on their own and read the book prior to the discussion. All books selected are available on Libby with NY Public library cards, all NY residents can get a NY Public library care.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning series is designed to support administrators in effectively serving English Language Learners (ELLs) in school districts.

Each session will highlight key NYSED updates and explore best practices in ELL program administration.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
ELL identification, the language proficiency team, supporting ELL students with disabilities, effective ELL scheduling, assessments, Title III, the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), co-teaching, and more.

The series will provide space to address emerging questions and concerns raised by participants.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Grounded in Tamim Ansary's Destiny Disrupted, this two part series tells the history of the modern world through Islamic eyes. We will examine major world events and interactions through a new perspective.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session invites educators and leaders to reimagine how Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) can be implemented to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in a way that is equitable, responsive, and grounded in the whole child.

Participants will explore how to distinguish between language acquisition and learning difficulties, use language proficiency in decision-making, and design supports that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Drawing on resources from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this workshop will offer practical tools and frameworks to support collaborative, student-centered decision-making.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to map their curriculum and plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2025-26 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

Please register for each date separately. All participants are eligible for CTLE credit..

The dates are:
-October 30th, 2025
-December 11, 2025
-January 8, 2026
-February 5, 2026

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session guides educators and staff through the special education process for English Language Learners (ELLs)-from evaluation to Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings and services.
Participants will explore effective communication strategies to ensure meaningful language access for multilingual families throughout the process.
Learn how to collaborate with interpreters, prepare families for evaluations and meetings, and foster culturally and linguistically inclusive discussions.
Through case studies and hands-on activities, participants will gain tools to strengthen family partnerships, support equitable decision-making, and promote positive outcomes for ELLs receiving special education services.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join this quarterly virtual session to explore best practices for supporting English Language Learners.

Designed for paraprofessionals, this one-hour space builds knowledge and confidence through topics like WNY's multilingual demographics, welcoming strategies, and foundational insights into language development.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning experience invites educators to deepen their culturally responsive practice with a specific focus on English Language Learners (ELLs) and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Participants will explore how cultural values shape student engagement, and how authentic, connected learning experiences can support academic success and belonging. Through interactive reflection, resource exploration, and collaborative planning, educators will leave with practical strategies to create inclusive classrooms that honor students' lived experiences.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join us for the first RBERN West English as a New Language (ENL) Stand Alone Collaborative, designed to foster collaboration and professional growth among educators supporting multilingual learners in stand-alone settings.

This collaborative will equip ENL teachers with resources, research-based practices, and community, and empower teachers to grow in their practice, all in service of nurturing stand-alone spaces where all students can grow.

The RBERN West Team will provide an initial framework with future agendas shaped by the needs and interests of the group.

Session dates are 10/2/25, 12/3/25, 1/20/26, and 3/17/26.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join our educator book club focusing on migration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism.

We'll discuss how these topics impact teaching practices and engage English Language Learning communities in Western New York. Explore strategies for inclusive instruction and student/family involvement. Together, we'll reflect, share ideas, and enhance our teaching skills.

The March Book is Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayer

Participants will receive 2 CTLE credits for participating in the live Zoom discussion. Participants must source the book on their own and read the book prior to the discussion. All books selected are available on Libby with NY Public library cards, all NY residents can get a NY Public library care.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning series is designed to support administrators in effectively serving English Language Learners (ELLs) in school districts.

Each session will highlight key NYSED updates and explore best practices in ELL program administration.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
ELL identification, the language proficiency team, supporting ELL students with disabilities, effective ELL scheduling, assessments, Title III, the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), co-teaching, and more.

The series will provide space to address emerging questions and concerns raised by participants.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Grounded in Tamim Ansary's Destiny Disrupted, this two part series tells the history of the modern world through Islamic eyes. We will examine major world events and interactions through a new perspective.

This is a course run in Desire 2 Learn (D2L). For registrants with a current D2L account, you can log-in to access course content on the start date. For participants new to D2L, an enrollment email will be sent to you to set up your credentials. Compensation is at the discretion of the school district.

*Please complete part 1 before signing up for part 2 Both sessions will be run again in summer 2026.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This 30 minutes Zoom session for building administrators and exam proctors will cover the basics of

• working with oral translators for NYSED Regents exams

• best practices in translating answers for native language constructed responses

• potential use of virtual interpreters

• exemptions from diploma assessment requirements for major life events

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join this quarterly virtual session to explore best practices for supporting English Language Learners.

Designed for Paraprofessionals, this one-hour space builds knowledge and confidence through topics like WNY's multilingual demographics, welcoming strategies, and foundational insights into language development.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the ELL Identification Process,the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practics when working with an interpreter.

From 11am-12pm on this date, RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) process, a required step in the ELL Identification PRocess for students with exixting school-age IEPs in place. Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This session will review the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) Process, a required step in the ELL Identification Process for students with existing school-age IEPs in place.

From 10am-11am on this date, RBERN West is hosting a virtual workshop on the ELL Identification Process, the completion of the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ), and best practices for working with an interpreter. Participants are welcome to attend both back-to-back sessions.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

In this hybrid course, you will learn everything you need to know to successfully administer the NYSITELL from intake, to testing, to placement.

This course will take approximately 3 hours.

Course work of the self-paced presentation and quiz will be shared the Friday before the session and must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

Join our educator book club focusing on migration, multilingualism, and multiculturalism.

We'll discuss how these topics impact teaching practices and engage English Language Learning communities in Western New York. Explore strategies for inclusive instruction and student/family involvement. Together, we'll reflect, share ideas, and enhance our teaching skills.

The June Book: Braiding Sweetgrass YA edition by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith.

Participants will receive 2 CTLE credits for participating in the live Zoom discussion. Participants must source the book on their own and read the book prior to the discussion. All books selected are available on Libby with NY Public library cards, all NY residents can get a NY Public library care.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*

This professional learning series is designed to support administrators in effectively serving English Language Learners (ELLs) in school districts.

Each session will highlight key NYSED updates and explore best practices in ELL program administration.

Topics will include, but are not limited to:
ELL identification, the language proficiency team, supporting ELL students with disabilities, effective ELL scheduling, assessments, Title III, the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), co-teaching, and more.

The series will provide space to address emerging questions and concerns raised by participants.

Please Note - all sessions required a minimum enrollment of 5 participants to run. If there are fewer than 5 participants pre-registered, we will cancel the event with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

*Due to a life threatening allergy, all RBERN West events will be nut-free events. Thank you for your cooperation with this request*