May 26, 2021
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FROM NYSED:
Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return to School in the 2021-22 School Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
"To ensure that 21-year-old students have the chance to earn their high school diploma and fully prepare for the transition to their planned postsecondary experiences, the Board of Regents and the State Education Department are strongly encouraging schools and school districts to allow those students who will age out of school the opportunity to return for summer school and, if necessary, attend school in the 2021-2022 school year, in order to complete their education and earn a diploma, credential, or endorsement."
Public Comments Accepted Through May 24
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One Pager: Arabic | One Pager: Bengali | One Pager: Chinese (Simplified) | One Pager: Chinese (Traditional) | One Pager: French | One Pager: Haitian Creole | One Pager: Karen | One Pager: Russian | One Pager: Spanish | One Pager: Urdu | One Pager: UzbekAnnouncing our Keynote Speakers!
Laura Gardner- Aug. 17th
Nelson Flores- Aug. 18th
Emily Francis- Aug. 19th
Stay Tuned for Schedule & Registration info!
Current RBERN PD Offerings:
Regional & Community News:
RoadMap to College for ELL Parents of ELL High School Juniors
This workshop will provide information to parents of ELL High School Juniors on the FAFSA and college application process, along with a financial aid overview. We will also address the role that ELL parents take in assisting, guiding and supporting their child/children throughout the college application process.
TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:
- A brief overview of the high school graduation requirements focused on credit accumulation and NYS examinations
- How to read an official high school transcript
- Parent’s role in assisting their child with the college application process
- Timeframe of tasks the parent and child must complete from the Summer of 2021 through February 2022
- Information on student eligibility for financial aid
Please share this opportunity with families of high school students.
TRLE - Scaffolding for ELLs in Distance Learning or Hybrid Settings (Asynnchronous)
Meghan Gregoire-Smith, Support Ed
In this course, participants will -Describe challenges and opportunities for ELLs during distance or hybrid learning -Define scaffolding for ELLs -Explore strategies for scaffolding tasks for ELLs during distance or hybrid learning -Apply a 5-step framework to scaffold content instruction for ELLs in a distance or hybrid learning environment.
Using Technology and Apps for Differentiation and Assessing ELLs
The ELL Think Tank will host a conversation with Robin Glassberg and a panel of current educators focused on Using Technology and Apps for Differentiation and Assessing ELLs on Thursday, June 3rd from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
- Register using the following link.
- Please contact Rosa Pietanza at rp1018@nyu.edu or Miriam Ebsworth at mee1@nyu.edu with any questions.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
The Title III Consortium in the Wayne-Finger Lakes northern districts of Marion, North Rose-Wolcott, Sodus, & Williamson created binders with information to supports for parents and families of ELLs. The resources were also hyperlinked on a slide, so they can be viewed and accessed digitally.
Thanks to Teresa Alba & Manuela Mitchell for sharing!
Nominate a colleague today!
NYS TESOL Awards and Grants Deadline: June 30th, 2021
All Awards Recognized at the Annual Conference in November
- Teacher Materials Grant
- Co-Teaching Pair of the Year
- Elementary School ESOL Teacher of the Year
- Middle School ESOL Teacher of the Year
- High School ESOL Teacher of the Year
- Adult Education ESOL Teacher of the Year
- College ESOL Professor of the Year
- TESOL Professor of the Year
- Administrator of the Year
- Marie and Richard Baecher Teacher Leadership Award
- James A. Lydon Distinguished Service Award
- NYS TESOL Recognition Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
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.
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
Twitter: @MidWestRBERN