November 12, 2020
FROM NYSED:
We are pleased to announce that the Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) project has resumed. The website is currently live at the usual URL, mls.slalab.org.
There is a new MLS feature that allows students to resume a test after it has been interrupted. With this auto-save feature, a student can resume a test within 15 minutes of closing out of the test. After that, the test administrator can contact mls.email.server@gmail.com to unlock their test for them.
For more information about SIFE & the MLS visit
http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/schools/students-interruptedinconsistent-formal-education-sife
Bridges to Academic Success Orientation
Online Orientation to Bridges Programs for Educators of SIFE & Newcomer Learners (2 CTLE hrs):
LIVE Q&A DATES - CHOOSE 1
- November 16, 2020, 11:00-12:00 PM
- December 7, 2020, 1:00-2:00 PM
Winter Book Study: Connecting with Students Online by Jennifer Serravallo
- How do I build and nurture relationships with students and their at-home caregivers from afar?
- How do I adapt my best teaching to an online setting?
- How do I keep a focus on students and their needs when they aren't in front of me?
Explore these questions and more! January 4th-February 12th
See the flyer for more information.
Current RBERN PD Offerings:
- Supporting Immigrants in School Series Session 1: Key Immigration Issues - 11/16
- Progress Monitoring Work Group - 11/18
- SIFE Manual Series: Instructional Routines Part 1 - 11/19
- NYSITELL Asynchronous Training - 11/19
Supporting Immigrants in School Series Session 2: Approaches to Educating Refugees and Immigrants - 11/23
Immigrant Experience Book Club: Session 1; Unaccompanied by Javier Zamora - 11/30
- SIFE Manual Series: Instructional Routines Part 2 - 12/3
- December ELL Collaborative: Remote Learning Roundtable (P.M. Session) - 12/10
- December ELL Collaborative: Remote Learning Roundtable (A.M. Session) - 12/11
Online PD from the Regional Partnership Center (RPC):
- Fundamentals of Equity: Exploring Equity and Cultural Responsiveness - 11/18
- What Does it Mean to be Culturally Responsive? - 12/8
If you have any questions/concerns please contact Svetlana_stowell@boces.monroe.edu for further assistance
RESOURCES:
Social Emotional Learning for ELLs During Covid
Online Tools to Support Communication
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
- Pal-Mac
- Canandaigua
- Avon
- West Irondequoit
- Penfield
Teaching in Blended & Hybrid Models Webinars from NYSUT
How can teachers keep lessons coherent when working with blended/hybrid classes split between in-person and remote environments?
- These webinars are FREE to NYSUT members.
- Register for one or both sessions here
Introducing: Virtual Coaching with Swivl
LatinX KidLit Book Festival
See the website for more information.
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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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Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, USA
Phone: 585-352-2790
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