News & Notes
September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023
Welcome Back!
We hope that you had an amazing, sunny, and relaxing summer, with the space and time to rejuvenate. As we start the 2023-2024 school year, we are reminded that September is a fresh start and the opportunities are endless.
Here's to new beginnings, innovative classrooms, and eager learners!
Staying in Touch
- News & Notes: 1st & 3rd Week of Each Month
- PD Newsletter: 2nd & 4th Week of Each Month
Bookmark the PD Newsletter. This flyer is live updated.
- Guidance on DEI
- School Grant Announcement
- P-3 Summer Institute
- PLAN Pilot School Applications
- My Brother's Keeper Fellows Visit Martha's Vineyard
ICYMI
- Letter from the Associate Commissioner
- Central Islip UFSD Offers Saturday Literacy Enrichment Program to Newly Arrived ELLs.
- Broome-Tioga BOCES Community of Practice for ENL Teachers Conducts a Transformative Session
- PR/HYLI Washington Trip 2023
- Highlighting the “Dynamic Duo” Series
- 2023-24 Regional Book Studies for World Language Educators.
- Professional Learning Opportunities for World Language Educators in Summer 2023
- European Union National Institutes of Culture of New York Organizes Career Booster Europe
- NYSSB Reminders
- OBEWL Staff Engage in Book Study
Looking for a fun writing project to start the year? Consider the NYS TESOL Student Projects Contest!
Submissions are due September 23.
NYS TESOL 53rd Annual Conference!
The NYS TESOL 53rd Annual Conference invites you to participate, present, and collaborate among the TESOL community across NYS and the world. Be part of our two-day, in-person, summit of talks, activities, and workshops.
THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE IS IN ALBANY.
Mid-West RBERN would love to see you all there!
Resources
- Refugee Educator Academy Back to School Newsletter: Upcoming and ongoing opportunities for continued connection and growth
- From ELLevation & Larry Ferlazzo: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation
- From Immigrant Connections: Understanding the Backgrounds of Venezuelan Students & Families
Job Openings
Let us know if your district has an ENL or Bilingual Job Posting that you would like us to share!
Mid-West RBERN Professional Development
Mid-West RBERN offers a variety of workshop and PD opportunities throughout the year. Bookmark our PD Newsletter that will be updated continually as new opportunities arise.
Other Professional Development Opportunities
October 12
International presenter, Dr. Lindsey, will discuss what research tell us about reading, focusing on the importance and power of decoding. Then, she will help you understand how to empower yourself and your students with the highest leverage instructional practices to make sure children are able to efficiently and effectively become proficient word readers and spellers.
In the News
Welcoming Migrants to Rochester
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 (MLs). We are committed to developing partnerships that result in equitable educational outcomes for MLs by capitalizing on the backgrounds, cultures, and strengths of diverse students and educators.