Program: School Library System
Audience: Teams of K-12 School Librarians and ENL Teachers
Dates: 10/29/2025 to 5/27/2026
Meeting Times: Three sessions:
October 29, 2025: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
January 28, 2026: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
May 27, 2026: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: The Jane Bullowa Conference Center, 175 North Ches
This professional learning workshop series is a collaboration between Ulster BOCES, Sullivan BOCES, and Dutchess BOCES School Library Systems, and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN). It is designed to promote teamwork between ENL Teachers and School Librarians from the same school or district. School Librarians and ENL Teachers should register to attend together as a team for all sessions.Participants will collaborate to develop an event or initiative for ELLs that includes literacy components and recognition of student achievements. Participants will be provided with strategies and support to develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership.
Session 1:
Newcomers to the series: (October 29th, full day, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, in-person)
The morning session will include introductory presentations and activities designed to give participants a better understanding of each other's roles, as well as strategies to develop a successful partnership. The afternoon session will include highlights of recent Dynamic Duo events, a discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.
Returning partnerships: (October 29th, half-day, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, in-person)
An afternoon working session will include highlights of past participants' work, discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.
Session 2 (January 28th, full day, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, in-person)
Working session for all teams to continue developing their plans. Participants will engage in a feedback activity and receive support from SLS and RBERN staff.
Session 3 (May 27th, full day, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, in-person)
Participants will review and share their experiences and discuss ideas for continued collaboration with their partners.
Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.