October 22, 2020
Units of Study Guidance Document -
This document provides guidance on Units of Study for Current and Former ELLs, Use of Home Language, Transitional Bilingual (TBE), Dual Language (DL), Stand Alone ENL, and Integrated ENL instruction considerations:
A “Unit of Study” is defined as a minimum of 180 minutes of instruction per week throughout the school year, or the equivalent. “Equivalent” is defined as at least 180 minutes of instructional time delivered through alternative instructional experiences, including but not limited to through digital technology or blended learning, that represents standards-based learning under the guidance and direction of an appropriately certified teacher.New Resource for Strengthening English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners Instruction
Using Translations as a Support Not a Solution
This resource was developed by a subcommittee of OBEWL's ELL Leadership Council to help explore four instructional strategies: Bridging Languages, Using Students’ Home Language (L1), Using Cognates, and using Translations. We encourage you to use and share with colleagues!
Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress
Stories Beyond Borders Film Screening: Thursday, October 29th, 7:00 P.M
Current RBERN PD Offerings:
- Regional ELL Collaborative: Hybrid Instruction- Balancing Teaching in Person and Online - 11/4
- SIFE Manual Series: Programming - 11/5
- Seal of Biliteracy Regional Collaborative - 11/9
- Supporting Immigrants in School Series - 11/16-12/7
- SIFE Manual Series: Instructional Routines Part 1 - 11/19
- SIFE Manual Series: Instructional Routines Part 2 - 12/3
RESOURCES:
This Virtual Word Wall template was created by Esther Park and adapted for use by Canandaigua teachers to support ELLs.
Thanks to Kelli Powell from Canandaigua CSD for sharing!
A Letter from Regional Co-Chairs:
Dear Buffalo-Rochester Region TESOL Colleagues:
We want to personally invite you to join us at the 2020 NYS TESOL Virtual Conference! Some of the greatest minds in the field of TESOL will be gathering online for this event. Check out the full conference program, here. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants, so you won't have to miss a single one!
We also wanted to share a discount code for you and your colleagues to register:
15% off code: Promo2020
Register now at: https://nystesol.org/register_for_the_2020_virtual.php
As regional co-chairs, we would be thrilled to have you attend this conference and join our Buffalo-Rochester region afternoon tea social event on Saturday, November 14th. We find strength in learning and networking and look forward to gathering with you online at the conference.
Sincerely,
NYS TESOL Buffalo-Rochester Regional Co-Chairs:
Jenna Colerick, Jamie Scripps, Kate Klaiber, Nicole Miller, Shawnna Sweet
About Mid-West RBERN
The purpose of Mid-West RBERN is to build capacity within school communities to cultivate strong leaders, high quality, meaningful instruction, and welcoming, inclusive environments for Multilingual Learners (MLLs). We are committed to developing partnerships that result in equitable educational outcomes for MLLs by capitalizing on the backgrounds, cultures, and strengths of diverse students and educators.
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Email: midwestrbern@monroe2boces.org
Website: www.monroe2boces.org/rbern
Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, USA
Phone: 585-352-2790