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!



Navigating ENL Programs in Schools as the Migrant Educator (Part 2)
(2026) Continue with more basics of how the "English as a New Language (ENL)" programs work in schools, so you can support students and parents. Learn some ENL definitions, what the NYS policy requires, and the rights of students and parents.
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Special Education 101
(2026) This training session is intended to assist educational partners, like the Migrant Education Program, in understanding the special education process delineated in education laws and regulations; knowing the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the Committee on Preschool…
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SOMLA 2026 Informational Meeting for MEP Staff
(2026) During our time together, we will learn about the residential summer SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy (SOMLA) program. Participants will learn how to promote the opportunity and how to support students and families in completing application materials. We will also answer any questions…
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Out-of-School-Youth Online English Class Series (2026)
NYS-MEP's OSY 2026 workshop series with life skills content mixed with online English classes! Seven events are scheduled.
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Web App Office Hour for Migrant Educators
(2026) This drop-in hour is designed for Migrant Educators to come with any questions they have about using Web App as they input data to receive answers in real time. There will be no prepared presentations, so please come ready to ask your questions and receive support!
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College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Events
(2025-26) Read about CAMP events here.
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Math Office Hour
(2026) Drop in during this informal office hour time with any and all math questions for Tina Bonfiglio, our math support guru! As a Math Instructional Specialist, Tina supports educators as they further their own problem-solving strategies as learners themselves as well as provide instruction to…
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Exploring the New iSOSY English Packet: Lessons for Beginner Level English Language Learners
(2026) We will take an in-depth look at the lessons in the iSOSY English packet, share tips and strategies for delivering instruction both virtually and in the field, and discuss how to effectively differentiate lesson delivery based on a student's needs. Additionally, we will explore supplemental…
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