Mid-West RBERN

This three-session series is for ELL Coordinators and Administrators that are new to supervising ENL instruction. Participants will discuss current issues and needs regarding ELLs/MLs in the Mid-West RBERN region, while networking with their peers. PD credit will only be granted to those who register and attend the meeting.

This PD is for the Midlakes, Seneca Falls, Canandaigua and Newark Title III participants. We will continue learning about best practices for SIFE. 

This is a monthly ELL Coordinator Meeting to discuss issues and needs regarding ELLs/MLs in the Mid-West RBERN region. A zoom link will be provided a few days prior to the meeting. PD credit will only be granted to those who register and attend.

Join MidWest RBERN in a virtual book club. We will be reading My City Was a Sparkling Jewel: Voices of Newcomer Youth from Afghanistan, the latest book published by Green Card Voice. This 10-hour book club will run from January 1-31, 2024. Discussions and course work will be completed via Schoology. The book club will culminate in a virtual book talk with publishers and student authors. Book will not be provided, must be purchased on your own.

In this workshop, participants will discuss the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT): Understanding the four subtests, the demands of the test and how to best prepare students without teaching to the test. Discussion will include activities to increase student success in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and how to use NYSELAT results to inform instruction.  THIS MEETING WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive the link the morning of the session. Please note: Participation in this workshop DOES NOT qualify you to administer the test. Knowledge is for instructional purposes.

The purpose of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Network is to discuss best practices, share resources and effectively plan for the implementation of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) in schools and districts across the Mid-West Region. A focus on how ELLs and non-ELLs can earn the NYSSB. Meetings are designed to support new and existing districts offering NYSSB interested in a refresher/relaunch. 

"Trauma is real. Trauma is prevalent. Trauma can be toxic to the brain and can affect development and learning in a multitude of ways. Schools need to be prepared to support students who have experienced trauma." (Souers & Hall, 2019) Trauma affects mental, physical, emotional and social well-being. This PD series will focus on the effects of trauma, with a specific lens on English Language Learners (ELLs) and newly arrived immigrants. This community of practice will take actionable steps to increase resilience by forming connections, creating predictable routines and improving emotional regulation skills both in ourselves and in our classrooms. Please register for one of the full day "Day 1" in-person events. 

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This is a Professional Learning Community for administrators who oversee World Language instruction to create a support network and learn from each other's experiences and practices in managing the implementation of the new World Language standards for 7th grade and preparing and leading the rollout of the new standards for future grade levels.

"Trauma is real. Trauma is prevalent. Trauma can be toxic to the brain and can affect development and learning in a multitude of ways. Schools need to be prepared to support students who have experienced trauma." (Souers & Hall, 2019) Trauma affects mental, physical, emotional and social well-being. This PD series will focus on the effects of trauma, with a specific lens on English Learners and newly arrived immigrants. This community of practice will take actionable steps to increase resilience by forming connections, creating predictable routines and improving emotional regulation skills both in ourselves and in our classrooms.

This is a Professional Learning Community for leaders of bilingual or dual language programs to: create a support network and learn from each other's experiences, practices, and best ideas in the field of Dual Language education. Opportunities to self-assess using Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Guiding Principles and to strengthen programs. The series of sessions are open to leaders of bilingual and dual language programs in the Mid-West Region. Please contact Anna Stukes for more information.  

This is a monthly ELL Coordinator Meeting to discuss issues and needs regarding ELLs/MLs in the Mid-West RBERN region. A zoom link will be provided a few days prior to the meeting. PD credit will only be granted to those who register and attend.

We are back for a second year of learning and collaborating! The PLC for teachers of Ukrainian students is a virtual space for sharing resources and learning how we can optimize the education for Ukrainian students and connect with their families. Please join us for one session or all four.