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RBERN West
The Regional Bilingual Education-Resource Network (RBERN) West is part of a statewide system of support funded by the NYSED, Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL).
Mission: Collaborate with educators, parents, and community members to promote academic excellence and ensure high school graduation for all multilingual learners.
Vision: A community that provides access to an excellent and equitable education for multilingual learners that prepares them to be prosperous participants of a free and democratic society.
RBERN News
![NYSED joins WIDA Consortium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760103564/e1borg/gyhpyszkolnpk4daeskk/NYSEDUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760103564/e1borg/gyhpyszkolnpk4daeskk/NYSEDUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760103564/e1borg/gyhpyszkolnpk4daeskk/NYSEDUpdate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760103564/e1borg/gyhpyszkolnpk4daeskk/NYSEDUpdate.png","width":1200}])
NYSED OBEWL made an announcement about joining the WIDA Consortium. We'd like to take this opportunity to share what RBERN West knows about this process along with a few other noteworthy items.
![Back to School with RBERN West]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757605413/e1borg/ytdv6tb9xz5pwvs0orip/WelcomeBack.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757605413/e1borg/ytdv6tb9xz5pwvs0orip/WelcomeBack.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757605413/e1borg/ytdv6tb9xz5pwvs0orip/WelcomeBack.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757605413/e1borg/ytdv6tb9xz5pwvs0orip/WelcomeBack.png","width":1200}])
The RBERN West team is thrilled to be continue supporting educators in western New York under our new five-year grant from NYSED OBEWL! We’ve proudly supported our region, and this new chapter brings exciting opportunities to partner with educators, families, and community leaders. Together, we’ll continue supporting and promoting academic success and high school graduation for all multilingual learners.
![2025-26 PD Offerings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756173413/e1borg/xv6b1tbkrjrvglmbev8u/2025-26E1BProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756173413/e1borg/xv6b1tbkrjrvglmbev8u/2025-26E1BProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756173413/e1borg/xv6b1tbkrjrvglmbev8u/2025-26E1BProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756173413/e1borg/xv6b1tbkrjrvglmbev8u/2025-26E1BProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756173413/e1borg/xv6b1tbkrjrvglmbev8u/2025-26E1BProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog.png","width":1545}])
![RBERN West Award Winner 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751566170/e1borg/kgjjrdkaknom3fylenmu/awards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751566170/e1borg/kgjjrdkaknom3fylenmu/awards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751566170/e1borg/kgjjrdkaknom3fylenmu/awards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751566170/e1borg/kgjjrdkaknom3fylenmu/awards.png","width":1200}])
RBERN West is happy to announce the Teacher Leader of the Year and ELL Advocate of the Year awards recipients...
![RBERN West Conference Focuses on Helping Schools Support Immigrant Students and Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750697346/e1borg/gr69guefyx43as0ryroe/DSC_0067.jpg","width":2200}])
![New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742997076/e1borg/odtuffddgazbeytckfwx/NYSEDLogo.jpg","width":188}])
The Offices of the New York State Attorney General, Governor, and Education Department issued a memo on safeguarding immigrant students' rights. It reaffirms schools as safe havens and provides resources on state and federal obligations. The guidance covers enrollment, student records, law enforcement actions, bullying, and family detention or deportation.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
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