This is a repeat of last fall's courses.

In this course, 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 session contains both parts from the original offerings.

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*

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*

This is a repeat of this winter's courses.

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 course contains all parts from the individual quick bites on this topic.

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*

Reading is a complex process.

This asynchronous module pulls research from cognitive science, social-emotional learning, and best practices in language acquistion to peek inside the reading brain and consider the structures and strategies that teachers can implement to support students as they become active, engaged readers across disciplines.

This course focuses on the unique needs of adolescent readers, but educators of all levels are welcome.

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*

This self‑paced course introduces districts to the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) and the essential steps for launching a program in 2026-27.

Participants can choose the modules most relevant to their role and earn CTLE credit for each module completed, up to 5 CTLE.

The course guides users through navigating the NYSED Seal of Biliteracy website, locating required documents and guidance, accessing recorded state webinars, and joining the statewide NYSSB forum to connect with coordinators across New York.

This session is for new Seal of Biliteracy committees which may include district leaders, ENL, World Language, and ELA educators, and school, counselors.

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, participants will learn the essential ethical principles and best practices that ensure high‑quality interpretation and translation in K-12 settings.

Through practical examples and real‑world scenarios, the workshop highlights how professional standards support accurate, impartial, and confidential communication for multilingual students and families.

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*

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. There are 3 module that participants can choose to complete. Each module earns 4 CTLE with a maximum of 12 CTLE be awarded.

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 asynchronous course, participants will explore bilingual education program models, develop an understanding of key components of CR Part 154, and reflect on research and theory that position multilingual learners as capable and resourceful, with implications for instruction, classroom language use, and family partnerships.

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 new to co-teaching and need support?

This virtual (via Zoom) learning series is designed for educators supporting multilingual learners.

Grounded in Co-Planning: Five Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners, participants will explore various tools on how to co-plan effectively, and design lessons that support all learners.

Co-teaching teams are encouraged to participate and participants must attend all three 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*

Join RBERN West and MidWest RBERN for a collaborative virtual asynchronous PD focused on supporting immigrant students and their families.

Using New York State Education Department's Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students as our foundation, participants will explore legal protections, student privacy, how to create welcoming school environments, and how to partner with families in uncertain times.

This PD aims to help schools to create a climate where immigrant students feel safe and supported.

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 course focuses on high‑quality literacy instruction in Spanish and its relationship to English reading and writing. Participants will analyze Spanish vs. English phonics, key orthographic differences, common instructional mismatches, and practical ways to leverage students' oral language in Spanish to promote biliteracy.

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*

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*

Who Should Register?: This session is not intended for sole participants. It is recommended that teams from each district register to attend.

At least one of the following team members from a district must register and attend as part of a District Team: Special Education District Administrator, CSE Chair, School Psychologist

Additional team members may register and attend as part of a District Team: CR Part 154 District Administrator, ENL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

This session guides educators and staff through the special education process for English Language Learners (ELLs)grades K-12-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*

Empower your students to move from consumers to creators. This workshop uses the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, the NYSED CRSE Framework, and Design Thinking Process to guide teachers through an instructional sequence for digital game design with equitable access points for multilingual students.

We will focus on fostering student agency and supporting New Language Acquisition through multimodal storytelling, preparing your students to showcase their games at our regional Game Jam. Students will receive feedback to fuel the iterative process and prepare them to compete in the 2027 Games for Change Student Challenge.

All secondary educators are welcome, but this session assumes knowledge of basic coding.

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*

Who Should Register?: This session is not intended for sole participants. It is recommended that teams from each district register to attend.

At least one of the following team members from a district must register and attend as part of a District Team: Special Education District Administrator, CSE Chair, School Psychologist

Additional team members may register and attend as part of a District Team: CR Part 154 District Administrator, ENL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

This session guides educators and staff through the special education process for English Language Learners (ELLs)grades K-12-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*

Who Should Register?: This session is not intended for sole participants. It is recommended that teams from each district register to attend.

At least one of the following team members from a district must register and attend as part of a District Team: Special Education District Administrator, CSE Chair, School Psychologist

Additional team members may register and attend as part of a District Team: CR Part 154 District Administrator, ENL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

This session guides educators and staff through the special education process for English Language Learners (ELLs)grades K-12-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*

Grounded in Tamim Ansary's Destiny Disrupted, this session 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.

There is a tremendous amount of information on the NYS WIDA website and documents that have been published for the field. The facilitator will review the website and documents to support you as you navigate through this new and complex process. This optional session is an overview of the WIDA ACCESS and will not cover testing administration (i.e. how to administer the test) or access WIDA secure portal or AMS accounts.

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*

There is a tremendous amount of information on the NYS WIDA website and documents that have been published for the field. The facilitator will review the website and documents to support you as you navigate through this new and complex process. This optional session is an overview of the WIDA ACCESS and will not cover testing administration (i.e. how to administer the test) or access WIDA secure portal or AMS accounts.

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.

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*

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*

There is a tremendous amount of information on the NYS WIDA website and documents that have been published for the field. The facilitator will review the website and documents to support you as you navigate through this new and complex process. This optional session is an overview of the WIDA ACCESS and will not cover testing administration (i.e. how to administer the test) or access WIDA secure portal or AMS accounts.

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 RBERN West English as a New Language (ENL) Stand Alone Collaborative, designed to foster collaboration and professional growth among ENL 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.

October Session Topic: Participants will explore how to leverage WIDA Interpretive Rubrics to move beyond proficiency levels, uncover actionable insights about student language development, and develop high-impact language goals that help maximize stand-alone instructional time while connecting directly to the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners.

Please Note - this session requires a minimum enrollment of 15 participants to run. Registration will close 10/9/26. If there are fewer than 15 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*

CEEP Support Office Hour

This session will assist administrators with completing the CEEP

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*

There is a tremendous amount of information on the NYS WIDA website and documents that have been published for the field. The facilitator will review the website and documents to support you as you navigate through this new and complex process. This optional session is an overview of the WIDA ACCESS and will not cover testing administration (i.e. how to administer the test) or access WIDA secure portal or AMS accounts.

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*

CEEP Support Office Hour

This session will assist administrators with completing the CEEP

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 October Book is The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

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 card.

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*

The Teachers of Indigenous Language Forum (TILF) was initiated in the 2023-24 school year by Indigenous language teachers from the WNY School Districts that service Indigenous students. These are just some of the schools that service the Indigenous populations connected to the local Indigenous territories/nations of the Hodinöhšö:ni:h.

Seneca/Tuscarora languages/culture are taught in the elementary, intermediate, and high school levels at the following district schools: Akron, Gowanda, Lake Shore, Niagara Wheatfield, Salamanca, Silver Creek and Buffalo Public School #19.

TILF was started from a WNYIEAN (Western New York Indigenous Education Advocacy Network, Formerly NARF-Native American Regional Forum) meeting where Indigenous educators and learners from the school districts requested time to gather and meet to discuss Indigenous language/culture curriculum as well as formal/informal assessments that will align/meet the NYS World Language/Indigenous Language Standards. It is with this in mind that Superintendent Dr. Mark Beehler encouraged our Indigenous language teachers to organize such a group and continue the work needed to create proficient Indigenous language speakers.

We are now in our second year of a series of three annual meetings occurring at Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Rd. West Seneca, NY, 14224. Along with the meetings we have professional development offered via presenters/workshops that allow teachers to grow professionally, including but not limited to Indigenous presenters sharing their expertise in areas of language/culture.

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 language teacher or a content-area educator working with multilingual learners?

This professional development session is for you! Join us as we explore practical strategies to make both content and language learning accessible to students at all stages of language development. Because language and content are inherently connected, we'll dive into methods that support learners in navigating academic material while building their language skills.

Whether you're teaching science, social studies, math, or language development, you'll leave with concrete tools to scaffold instruction and differentiate effectively in your 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.

In this session, participants will explore how to intentionally build on students home languages to support learning, participation, and academic growth.

Participants will examine practical classroom strategies that encourage students to draw upon their full linguistic repretoires while engaging with grade-level content and developing English 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.

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*

ESOL Teachers who participate in this Share Group will:
1) Share lessons, activities, resources, curriculum, and instructional strategies,
2) Expand and enrich their English as a New Language (ENL) programs,
3) Discuss and review NYS regulations and their implications for ESOL teachers,
4) Create a community of professional learners,
5) Increase their knowledge of collaboration and co-teaching techniques and strategies.

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 plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2026-27 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

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

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 and 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 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*

A key element of expanding the Science of Reading to include Multilingual Learners is the consideration of cross-linguistic transfer.

By learning more about the languages their students speak, educators can faciliate the transfer of skills, sound/symbol awareness, and literacy practice in order to deepen new language acquisiton, all through an assets-based lens. Each quick bite will focus on key features of some of our top 10 languages region-wide. This session focuses on Spanish.

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.

Join us for the 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.

December Topic: Participants will explore how to leverage WIDA Interpretive Rubrics to move beyond proficiency levels, uncover actionable insights about student language development, and develop high-impact language goals that help maximize stand-alone instructional time while connecting directly to the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners.

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.

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2026-27 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

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

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*

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 11:10am-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*

Empower your students to move from consumers to creators. This workshop uses the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, the NYSED CRSE Framework, and Design Thinking Process to guide teachers through an instructional sequence for digital game design with equitable access points for multilingual students.

We will focus on fostering student agency and supporting New Language Acquisition through multimodal storytelling, preparing your students to showcase their games at our regional Game Jam. Students will receive feedback to fuel the iterative process and prepare them to compete in the 2027 Games for Change Student Challenge.

All secondary educators are welcome, but this session assumes knowledge of basic coding.

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 Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.

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 card.

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*

Join us for the 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.

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

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*

A key element of expanding the Science of Reading to include Multilingual Learners is the consideration of cross-linguistic transfer.

By learning more about the languages their students speak, educators can faciliate the transfer of skills, sound/symbol awareness, and literacy practice in order to deepen new language acquisiton, all through an assets-based lens. Each quick bite will focus on key features of some of our top 10 languages region-wide. This session focuses on Arabic.

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.

ESOL Teachers who participate in this Share Group will:
1) Share lessons, activities, resources, curriculum, and instructional strategies,
2) Expand and enrich their English as a New Language (ENL) programs,
3) Discuss and review NYS regulations and their implications for ESOL teachers,
4) Create a community of professional learners,
5) Increase their knowledge of collaboration and co-teaching techniques and strategies.

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

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*

Who Should Register?: This session is not intended for sole participants. It is recommended that teams from each district register to attend.

At least one of the following team members from a district must register and attend as part of a District Team: Special Education District Administrator, CSE Chair, School Psychologist

Additional team members may register and attend as part of a District Team: CR Part 154 District Administrator, ENL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

This session guides educators and staff through the special education process for English Language Learners (ELLs) grades K-12 -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 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 I was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib.

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 card.

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*

ESOL Teachers who participate in this Share Group will:
1) Share lessons, activities, resources, curriculum, and instructional strategies,
2) Expand and enrich their English as a New Language (ENL) programs,
3) Discuss and review NYS regulations and their implications for ESOL teachers,
4) Create a community of professional learners,
5) Increase their knowledge of collaboration and co-teaching techniques and strategies.

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*

A key element of expanding the Science of Reading to include Multilingual Learners is the consideration of cross-linguistic transfer.

By learning more about the languages their students speak, educators can faciliate the transfer of skills, sound/symbol awareness, and literacy practice in order to deepen new language acquisiton, all through an assets-based lens. Each quick bite will focus on key features of some of our top 10 languages region-wide. This session focuses on Bangla.

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.

Secondary teachers of Indigenous Language are welcome to join this Consortium to plan for the NYS World Language Checkpoint exams for the 2026-27 school year.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session.

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

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*

ESOL Teachers who participate in this Share Group will:
1) Share lessons, activities, resources, curriculum, and instructional strategies,
2) Expand and enrich their English as a New Language (ENL) programs,
3) Discuss and review NYS regulations and their implications for ESOL teachers,
4) Create a community of professional learners,
5) Increase their knowledge of collaboration and co-teaching techniques and strategies.

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 us for the 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.

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

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 11:10am-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*

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 TBD

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 card.

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*