October 22, 2026

North Rockland Hosts Bilingual Education Learning Exchange

An educator smiles while watching a North Rockland Student work on a project during the bilingual learning exchange.

The North Rockland Central School District welcomed educators from across the Hudson Valley and representatives from the New York State Education Department’s Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages for a Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) Learning Exchange focused on our Dual Language elementary programs, now in their fifth year. Visitors observed classroom instruction, learned about the Bilingual Village and Young Scholars Seal of Biliteracy Program and shared ideas for strengthening bilingual education across the region. The day was an opportunity to celebrate the work happening in North Rockland and learn from educators working to expand bilingual learning opportunities for students.

An educator smiles while crouching next to an elementary student who is practicing writing letters of the alphabet.

A group of North Rockland Staff members, educators, and state representatives smile while standing together in a hallway.

West Haverstraw Elementary School Assistant principal Karema Brown crouches next to a student as they practice writing letters of the alphabet.

District Superintendent Dr. Kris Felicello and educators look on as elementary school students work on a project while sitting at a table.