Professional Development/Events

Throughout the year, the NYS-MEP collaborates with outside agencies, as well as experts within the MEP to provide Professional Development (PD) workshops that are intentionally geared towards Migrant Educators and staff. Seasonally, also find opportunities and events that are available for NYS-MEP students. Select titles below to read more and register!

By way of newsletters and the NYS-MEP website, training opportunities provided by various community and state partners are promoted, such as:

eTeachNY - A coalition of education partners who have come together to support the implementation of the Teaching in Remote Learning Environments (TRLE) Initiative. Educators can register, free of charge for asynchronous recorded PD and/or synchronous learning opportunities listed on the main PD Calendar & News page.  Find out more!

Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) - Technical assistance support centers that aim to establish regionally-based resources for the improvement of instructional programs and practices for ELLs.  Read more!

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(2026) This page provides an overview of upcoming NYS-MEP data calendar activities. For additional details, please refer to the 2025–2026 Data Cycle Timeline.
(2026) Presented in Spanish, participants will learn basic English greetings and how to introduce themselves with confidence. They will also explore practical tips and strategies for practicing and improving their English every day– even without enrolling in formal classes.
(2026) Presented in Spanish, participants will hear from a health care advocate about the importance of regularly visiting the doctor. The advocate will also discuss the types of financial assistance available for medical services and alternative options for accessing healthcare for individuals who…
(2026) Presented in Spanish, students will take part in a practical life skills lesson focused on ordering food in person, over the phone, and through websites or apps. During the English class portion, we will explore food-related vocabulary and practice essential phrases for ordering, such as “I…
(2026) Presented in Spanish, students will learn how to open a bank account in the United States. They will also build the essential vocabulary and practical phrases needed to confidently communicate at a bank.