In this session, Title III administrators will learn about allowable/unallowable expenses, required documentation, and submission deadlines to access Title III funds via the Title III Consortium.

This meeting is for administrators only.

The Art of Coaching Effective Strategies for School Transformation - Book Study

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

In this asynchronous course, participants will dive into chapter 1 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove. We will explore the collaborative instructional cycle.

Co-Planning Book Study

9/12/22 at 8am- 9/30/22 at 11:59pm

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

In this session, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates. A survey will be sent to the ELL Focus Group listserv in advance for input. Each session will include networking time and complimentary refreshments for those who attend in person. Actual meeting lasts from 4:30-5:30pm

Hybrid

In this series, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates and dates to be aware of. We will also discuss the essentials of ELL programming such as identification, services, scheduling, assessments, Title III, and address your emerging concerns throughout the year.

Each session includes a complimentary optional networking lunch.

In this asynchronous mini-course, participants will receive an overview of the history and current events of specific regions/countries from which many of our refugee students and their families originate. 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 resettlement.

Quick Bite 1: Democratic Republic of the Congo

10/9/22 at 8am - 10/31 at 11:59pm

In this asynchronous course, participants will dive into chapter 2 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove. In this chapter we will explore the dimensions of an integrated curriculum and unpack curriculum design features that center the needs of English Language Learners.

Co-Planning Book Study

10/10/22 at 8am - 10/31/22 at 11:59pm

Session 1 - Bilingual Special Education Then and Now: Issues and Trends

Featuring ... Dr. Alba Ortiz!

This introductory session will delve into the historical underpinnings of the field of bilingual special education, comparing and contrasting where we began with where we are today. The book's co-editors Dr. Gliset Colón and Dr. Tamara Alsace, will lead a lively discussion with Dr. Alba Ortiz, a pioneer in the field who continues to inform and enhance research and practice through her significant body of work.

Participants will also receive a preview of the series, which will include presentations by all the chapter authors. They will also have a unique opportunity to provide feedback and help inform future directions for scholarship in the field by voicing their thoughts on promising practices and the most compelling challenges they face.

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google classroom, participants will learn the levels of English proficiency and how they are tied to ENL service and units of study. Participants will also learn accommodations ELLs are entitled to as well as the Bilingual Common Core Progressions and some other basic scaffolds to support students of various proficiency levels.

Session 1 of this series is NOT intended for ENL teachers

Additional PD's to consider:
NYSESLAT
NYSITELL

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

This hybrid course will look at how Zen Presentations and Pecha Kucha Presentations can support and clarify mini-lessons for English Language Learners and be models for student presentations.

Asynchronous via Google classroom 10/28-11/17/22

The final presentation will be live via zoom on November 17th 4:30-6pm

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google classroom, participants will learn some of the competing theories that inform how students acquire language and in turn how to select strategies to support language acquisition. Participants will also be introduced to the Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education Framework from NYSED.

Opens 11/7/22 at 8am Closes 11/27 at 11:59pm

In this asynchronous course, participants will dive into chapter 3 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove. In this chapter, we will examine the blueprint for data-informed collaborative planning and create learner portraits.

Co-Planning Book Study

11/7/22 at 8am - 11/30/22 at 11:59pm

In this asynchronous course, participants will dive into chapter 3 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove. In this chapter, we will examine the blueprint for data-informed collaborative planning and create learner portraits.

Co-Planning Book Study

11/7/22 at 8am - 11/30/22 at 11:59pm

This series is for teachers, administrators and other education related stakeholders in the areas of effective programmatic, instructional and assessment practices in bilingual special education.

This learning series will be applicable for classroom teachers and related services personnel as well as administrators and other school/district leaders. This proposed learning series is based on a developmental model to support, and sustain school leaders and classroom teachers through a combination of in-person and virtual workshops. This learning series is informed by the most current evidence-based research on the continuum of services for English language learners/Multilingual learners (ELLs/MLLs) with disabilities.

This session will discuss the Emerging Multilingual Learner (EMLs) Language Profile for prekindergarten students and considerations for identification, instructional planning and programming.

This session is open to Pre-K educators of emerging multilingual learners and program directors.

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google Classroom, participants will explore a variety of pre-, during-, and post- reading strategies to support ELLs at various proficiency levels.

Asynchronous via Google classroom 12/1-16/22

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google classroom, participants will discover a variety of free and paid print and web-based resources available in multiple languages to support student comprehension and access to content.

In this asynchronous mini-course, participants will receive an overview of the history and current events of specific regions/countries from which many of our refugee students and their families originate. 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 resettlement.

Quick Bite 2: Myanmar

12/5/22 at 8am - 12/31 at 11:59pm

In this series, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates and dates to be aware of. We will also discuss the essentials of ELL programming such as identification, services, scheduling, assessments, Title III, and address your emerging concerns throughout the year.

Each session includes a complimentary optional networking lunch.

In this session, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates. A survey will be sent to the ELL Focus Group listserv in advance for input. Each session will include networking time and complimentary refreshments for those who attend in person. Actual meeting lasts from 4:30-5:30pm

Hybrid

Session 2 - Foundations in Bilingual Special Education

This session will focus on equity and access to high quality programs for multilingual learners with and without disabilities. It will feature the authors and content of Chapters 1 & 2:

Mind the Gatekeepers: A Critical Look at Access to Dual Language Education for Students with Disabilities
Eduardo R. Muñoz-Muñoz, San José State University, USA
Matthew Love, San José State University, USA
Marcella Cardoza McCollum, San José State University, USA
Rebecca A. Cruz, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Danielle Umaña, San José State University, USA
Candice R. Nance, San José State University, USA

Implementing Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching in Dual Language Bilingual Inclusive Classrooms
Elizabeth Silva Diaz, The University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Vanessa Santiago Schwarz, The University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google classroom, participants will explore the Science Topic Briefs, scaffolds for Math, and examine project-based learning as a preferred model for engaging ELLs in content-area instruction

Asynchronous via Google classroom 1/9-31/23

In this asynchronous course, participants will dive into chapter 4 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove, which explores collaborative planning through multiple lenses and explores a variety of templates that teachers may use in their lesson and unit design.

Co-Planning Book Study

1/9/23 at 8am - 1/31/23 at 11:59pm

This series is for teachers, administrators and other education related stakeholders in the areas of effective programmatic, instructional and assessment practices in bilingual special education.

This learning series will be applicable for classroom teachers and related services personnel as well as administrators and other school/district leaders. This proposed learning series is based on a developmental model to support, and sustain school leaders and classroom teachers through a combination of in-person and virtual workshops. This learning series is informed by the most current evidence-based research on the continuum of services for English language learners/Multilingual learners (ELLs/MLLs) with disabilities.

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

In this asynchronous (not live) course in Google classroom, participants will explore supports available for ELs to access the historical thinking skills and content required by the Regents exams, and examine project-based learning as a preferred model for engaging ELLs in content-area instruction

In this asynchronous mini-course, participants will receive an overview of the history and current events of specific regions/countries from which many of our refugee students and their families originate. 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 resettlement.

Quick Bite 3 : Syria

2/6/23 at 8am - 2/28 at 11:59pm

In this asynchronous course, participants will explore chapter 5 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove, which guides teachers through the intentional alignment of language skill development and content knowledge acquisition.

Co-Planning Book Study

2/6/23 at 8am - 2/28/23 at 11:59pm

Session 3 - Identification and Eligibility of Bi/Multilingual Learners

Session 3 will shine a light on effective practices to support bi/multilingual students in the general education setting, ensuring appropriate and accurate evaluations and placement for students who truly special education services. The role of language and culture are central to the discussion, which will feature the authors and content of Chapters 3-5.

Culturally Attuned Assessment and Identification Practices in the 21st Century
Wendy Gonzales, Northeastern Illinois University, USA
Gerardo Moreno, Northeastern Illinois University, USA

The Role of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and the Special Education Referral Process for English Learners
Claudia Cuellar Rinaldi, Lasell University, USA
Maria de Lourdes Serpa, Lesley University, USA

Writing Culturally and Linguistically Data-Driven IEPs
Diana Lidia Morales, Lynn University, USA
Julie Esparza Brown, Portland State University, USA
Amanda K. Sanford, Portland State University, USA

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

In this asynchronous course, participants will dig into chapter 6 of Co-Planning: 5 Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Honingsfeld and Dove, which covers the 4 Rs of Multidimensional Scaffolding: Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, and Research Informed.

Co-Planning Book Study

3/6/23 at 8am - 3/31/23 at 11:59pm

In this session, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates. A survey will be sent to the ELL Focus Group listserv in advance for input. Each session will include networking time and complimentary refreshments for those who attend in person. Actual meeting lasts from 4:30-5:30pm

Hybrid

In this series, participants will learn of recent and important NYSED updates and dates to be aware of. We will also discuss the essentials of ELL programming such as identification, services, scheduling, assessments, Title III, and address your emerging concerns throughout the year.

Each session includes a complimentary optional networking lunch.

This series is for teachers, administrators and other education related stakeholders in the areas of effective programmatic, instructional and assessment practices in bilingual special education.

This learning series will be applicable for classroom teachers and related services personnel as well as administrators and other school/district leaders. This proposed learning series is based on a developmental model to support, and sustain school leaders and classroom teachers through a combination of in-person and virtual workshops. This learning series is informed by the most current evidence-based research on the continuum of services for English language learners/Multilingual learners (ELLs/MLLs) with disabilities.

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

Session 4 - Curriculum and Instruction in Bilingual Special Education

Once students have been appropriately identified and placed in programs to meet their unique needs, the challenge becomes how to effectively provide the instructional and socioemotional supports necessary for the students to learn and thrive. Session 4, featuring the authors and content of chapters 6 through 9, will explore some of the curricular and instructional considerations and practices necessary to plan and implement high quality programs.

After the IEP: Providing Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Specially-Designed Instruction
Julie Esparza Brown, Portland State University, USA
Amanda K. Sanford, Portland State University, USA

Keys to Understanding the Writing Development of Emergent Bilingual Students
Sylvia Linan-Thompson, University of Oregon, USA
McKenzie Meline, University of Oregon, USA

Mindful Student, Masterful Student: The Role of Mindfulness in Enhancing the Lives of Bilingual Students With Disabilities
Raquel Rezàra Schmidt, State University of New York College at Buffalo, USA

Transition Planning for Bi/Multilingual Students with Disabilities
Belkis Choiseul-Praslin, University of the Pacific, USA
Malarie E. Deardorff, University of Oklahoma, USA

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 Pear Deck Presentation and Quiz must be completed prior to the Zoom Q&A session.

This is a repeated event.

Session 5 - Promising Practices in BSE Around the World

This fifth, and final session will include discussions with leading academicians working in Chile and Dominican Republic on important issues in the field such as teacher preparation and family engagement. The session and series will conclude with some final thoughts, recommendations, and future directions. Participants will be invited to provide feedback and ideas for future scholarship and practice.

Meeting the Needs of All Learners: A Step Towards Inclusiveness in the EFL Classroom
Lorena Isabel Soto, Universidad Mayor, Chile
Angelina Cáceres, Universidad Mayor, Chile
Miquéias Rodrigues, Universidad Mayor, Chile

Sólo Tiene Problemas de Aprendizaje: Lessons Learned From Perceptions of Disability and Diagnosis in the Dominican Republic
Lilly Padía, New York University, USA