Orange Shirt Day

Two years ago, I was visiting a friend in Vancouver when we encountered a demonstration. Always interested, I approached the demonstration and learned about the Canadian residential schools. Residential schools were set up by religious factions to assimilate Indigenous children. Although the entire history is horrifying, it was the loss of culture and language that hit me in the gut. Residential schools have a history in the United States as well. If this is your first time hearing about this- please take some time to research and understand this not so distant history that has current world implications.

I am grateful for our RBERN team for countless reasons. Each staff member brings incredible knowledge and creativity to the table. Today, I must mention Corriander Smith. Sometimes, it takes a colleague and friend like Cori to remind you of some of the very important things in life. Her work bringing awareness of Indigenous cultures to our region and her students is incredible.

This past Monday, September 30th, was Orange Shirt Day. It is the legacy of Phyllis Webstad who tells the story of her first day at a residential school. Our office wore orange shirts and committed to global conversation of Residential Schools and the effects. We hope you will join us next year. Meanwhile, check out the work of the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee, right here in Rochester.

-Nikki

This webinar is offered free of charge for world language educators and administrators working or studying in New York State educational institutions. Participants must commit to attending the full webinar from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a one-hour break, the time for which will be designated by the presenter) in order to receive a certificate.

• PR/HYLI Informational Session - 10/3
• Indigenous Peoples' Day & Beyond: Culture, Values & Literature - 10/9
• NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Information Session - 10/10
• Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Q & A - 10/16
• New To NYSITELL & Welcoming New ELLs Hybrid - 10/16
• NYSSB Network - 10/17
• Secondary ENL Teacher Coffee Talk - 10/21
• PR/HYLI Informational Session - 10/24
• Principals' Forum - 10/28
• We Share the Students: Collaboration for Multilingual Learners with Exceptionalities - 10/29

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.

Dear Participants,

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve your learning experience, we are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to the Teachable platform. This new platform will provide an improved user interface and a more enjoyable learning environment. Please note that Moodle will shut down on October 4, and all course data, including your certificates, will no longer be accessible. To ensure you have your records, we kindly ask that you download any certificates or materials you may need before this date.

We look forward to welcoming you to Teachable and continuing to support your learning journey.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

Best,

The SupportEd Team

Through this CTLE course, educators will understand the significance of translanguaging in the education of immigrant-origin multilingual students. The course also presents actionable methods to seamlessly integrate translanguaging pedagogy into the teaching practices of educators across grade levels and content areas.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER OCTOBER 3RD

The Bridges online co-teaching teams course, Developing Responsive Classroom Communities for SIFE & Newcomer Learners starts October 24, 2024 on Zoom. Here is the flyer. If your school/district has a team of ENL and content-area teachers who would like to participate in this 6-module CTLE course, you can apply here.

Any classroom resources or things related to teaching ELLs and bilingual students. Guides, documents etc.

Margo Gottlieb presents a case for resolving the dilemmas of reliance on English-centric testing and basic scores to make high-stakes decisions for multilingual learners

https://www.languagemagazine.com/2024/09/17/breaking-down-the-monolingual-wall-viii-our-students-are-multilingual-shouldnt-assessment-be/

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day at the MAG - 10/6/24 - Noon - 5pm

Enjoy free museum admission, community and cultural tables, live dances and music, performances and presentations around Hispanic countries. Experience storytelling, a youth performance, and more. Our spotlight country this year is Peru! This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”

• Monday, October 14, 2024
• 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
• 1000 E River Rd (map)

Save the date for our third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration.
Event Details:

• Sunrise Ceremony 7 am White Pine Tree of Peace, Northeast side of Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove

• Main Celebration begins 11 am Genesee Valley Park Roundhouse shelter with demonstrations, displays and performances all day

• Sunset Ceremony 6:15 pm Genesee Vally Park - Riverbend/canal side

View Event

This article was written by Sabza Baqaee, Teacher Assistant & Former Pathways to Teaching Fellow, as well as former student of our director, Nicole Bell.

• Monroe 2 BOCES - Full & Part-Time TESOL Teacher 10 mo/yr

• Greece CSD - ENL Teachers

  Greece CSD is seeking a 1.0 Probationary ENL and several Long Term ENL Substitutes for the entire school 2024-2025 year, with the option to be hired for probationary positions the following year. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, including those working towards or interested in pursuing NYS ESOL certification.

Do you have an open position in the field of TESOL, Bilingual, Multilingual Education, or related areas? Send us an email at midwestrbern@monroe2boces.org and we will add it to our next News & Notes.