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the monthly
E-News for
the Mid-State
Regional
Bilingual
Education
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Syracuse, NY.

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• Phone number: 315-433-2664
• Fax number: 315-431-8585
• Email: rbern@ocmboces.org
• Website: http://rbern.ocmboces.org

Thank you for your interest in the education of New York's English Language Learners.

February 2017

OBE-WL News

Dear Colleagues:

This month’s topic is:
For the Love of Teaching

If you teach ELLs, chances are you love it! Teaching in general is an enriching experience, and teaching ELLs brings to life different cultures, experiences, and a new way of looking at things. This month, we highlight some strategies to help ELLs love learning, as much as you love teaching.

Upcoming Events

OCM BOCES training sessions for the 2017 NYSESLAT. There are 3 sessions to choose from. One full day session for those new to administration and scoring, and an am or pm session for those experienced in administrating and scoring.

• March 14, 2017, 8:30am-3:30pm
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Full Day Session for NEW NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers
• March 14, 2017, 8:30am-11:30am
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Refresher Sessions for Experienced NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers
• March 14, 2017, 12:30pm-3:30pm
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Refresher Sessions for Experienced NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers

BT BOCES training sessions for the 2017 NYSESLAT. There are 3 sessions to choose from. One full day session for those new to administration and scoring, and an am or pm session for those experienced in administrating and scoring.

• March 22, 2017, 8:30am-3:30pm
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Full Day Session for NEW NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers
• March 22, 2017, 8:30am-11:30am
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Refresher Sessions for Experienced NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers
• March 22, 2017, 12:30pm-3:30pm
  Administration and Scoring of the 2017 NYSESLAT
  Refresher Sessions for Experienced NYSESLAT Administrators and Scorers

RBE-RN Library

Check out books and other resources. We even have iPads to loan for you to pilot in your classroom.

This month's book highlights: Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom By Kristin Souers and Pet Hall
 In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue--childhood trauma--and its profound effect on learning and teaching.

Grounded in research and the authors' experience working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all content areas, grade levels, and educational settings. The authors--a mental health therapist and a veteran principal--provide proven, reliable strategies to help you.

To find this book, do an enhanced search at the RBE-RN Library by author or title.

Resource Spotlight

10 Fun-Filled Formative Assessment Ideas
Break away from the norm with these assessments.

Content Corner

A Starter Kit for Differentiated Instruction
Includes strategies, videos, and book suggestions.

Home Strategies

Assigning Homework to English Learners
Tips on how to provide appropriate and meaning homework for ELL students.

Newcomer Nook

Supporting SIFE Students
Articles and videos to about how to best meet the needs of SIFE students.

Tech Tips

BoomWriter:
A Fun Twist on Collaborative Writing

For Administrators

Immigrant and Refugee Children:
A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff
Provides facts and ways to support undocumented students.

ELLs in the News

Image: CC skeddy in NYC

Coffee Break: Angelica Infante-Green on Creating the Nation’s First Dual Language Program for Children with Autism

References

• Judie Haynes TESOL Blog
• Colorín Colorado ELL News Headlines
• Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services

Coming Next Month

Our topic will be:  Coping with Testing Season

Check out Mid-State RBERN’s blog!

Check out Mid-State RBERN’s blog!
And the ISS Blog

Please let us know what you think!