Upcoming Workshops
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Alphabetics
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 23 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
If you are teaching intermediate-level adult learners (grade level equivalent 4.0 – 8.9) and are interested in assisting your students in improving in reading, consider attending the Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) series of trainings. STAR is a national professional development initiative for adult reading instruction created by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Since 2001, STAR has supported more than 20 states and local programs in their efforts to improve adult reading achievement by implementing evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI).
The STAR Reading Program consists of Four Topic Area Modules covering Eight Components:
• Alphabetics Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Fluency Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Vocabulary Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Comprehension Assessment and Instructional Strategies
The STAR certified trainer will begin each of the module trainings by giving educators a brief background in the program. You will be introduced to the four reading topic areas and given an overview of how these components interact. The trainer will introduce you to all the details of the assessment process and will guide you through hands-on practice. The knowledge you gain during the training will equip you with valuable tools and strategies to enhance your reading instructional planning, and lead your students toward reading and writing success.
Alphabetics Assessment and Instruction
The Alphabetics Assessment and Instruction Training Module will provide you with the necessary tools to assess your adult education students’ skill in alphabetics and phonics. You will learn to conduct, score, and interpret the Alphabetics Assessment. The trainer will review some facts about alphabetics and introduce you to evidence-based techniques for teaching basic and advanced alphabetics. You will practice using the four steps of explicit instruction to teach basic and advanced phonics, and learn guiding principles for alphabetics instruction. You will also learn how to monitor your students’ progress in alphabetics, and have a chance to give feedback on instructional practices.
A New Look at WeSpeak NYC Resources
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
In this workshop, you will develop skills to use the WeSpeak NYC videos and instructional materials to meet the needs of adult immigrant students working towards personal, professional, and academic goals. I the WeSpeak NYC video series, there are a total of 20 episodes, spanning two seasons, on a wide array of relevant adult learner topics like health literacy, workforce preparation, financial literacy, and civics education. Learn about the variety of teacher resources accompanying these videos, including short stories, online activities, study guides, discussion questions and more. We will explore activities that focus on the needs of your students to help you make the most of the WeSpeak NYC resources in your classroom
3 hours PD.
Community Building in Literacy Instruction Using Google Workspace AM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Karen Smart
Are you struggling with finding ways to build community with your ELL students? Do you need a refresher on utilizing tools in Google Workspace? If so, this workshop will provide a snapshot of Google Workspace tools along with an overview of English Language Proficiency Levels, benefits of community building with ELL students and sample content ideas using Google Workspace. Participants are encouraged to bring their own smart device (laptop/iPad/Chromebooks) as this workshop will be interactive.
Three (3) professional development hours will be awarded to attendees.
AEPP-Case Manager Training
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 11 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Dr. Lisa Rodriguez
This case management training has been designed by NYSED's Office of ACCES-Adult Education Program and Policy (AEPP) for all case managers in adult education programs funded under Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State aid, Welfare Education Program (WEP), WIOA Title II, and Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Funding. Case managers will learn the ACCES-AEPP priorities and be able to share them with their students. Topic areas such as the 4 pathways to a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma, the adult education intake process, and identification of the barriers to employment will be covered. It is expected that case managers will also become very familiar with quality resources within their own community and actively support their students by referring students to these resources.
3 hours PD.
Navigating Digital Landscapes: Enhancing Internet Safety and Mastering AI Prompt Writing
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 26 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Mike Fink
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with essential skills in Internet safety and AI prompt writing. Participants will learn about the latest tools and strategies to safeguard against digital threats, ensuring a secure online environment for both educators and students. The workshop also focuses on mastering AI prompt writing, providing techniques to craft effective and precise prompts that maximize the potential of AI in educational settings. Ideal for educators looking to expand their digital literacy, this session offers practical insights and hands-on experience in navigating and utilizing technology in the classroom.
3 PD hours.
Ideas for Increasing Rigor in the ESL Classroom
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
In this workshop we will discuss ways to increase rigor in your instruction in order to meet the complex needs of adult ELLs. Some strategies we will explore are incorporating academic language, asking questions that promote critical thinking, and using graphic organizers. Come prepared to share the ways you create rigor in your classroom, so we can learn from each other.
3 hours PD.
Community Building in Literacy Instruction Using Google Workspace PM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 08, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Karen Smart
Are you struggling with finding ways to build community with your ELL students? Do you need a refresher on utilizing tools in Google Workspace? If so, this workshop will provide a snapshot of Google Workspace tools along with an overview of English Language Proficiency Levels, benefits of community building with ELL students and sample content ideas using Google Workspace. Participants are encouraged to bring their own smart device (laptop/iPad/Chromebooks) as this workshop will be interactive.
Three (3) professional development hours will be awarded to attendees.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Fluency
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 25 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
If you are teaching intermediate-level adult learners (grade level equivalent 4.0 – 8.9) and are interested in assisting your students in improving in reading, consider attending the Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) series of trainings. STAR is a national professional development initiative for adult reading instruction created by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Since 2001, STAR has supported more than 20 states and local programs in their efforts to improve adult reading achievement by implementing evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI).
The STAR Reading Program consists of Four Topic Area Modules covering Eight Components:
• Alphabetics Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Fluency Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Vocabulary Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Comprehension Assessment and Instructional Strategies
The STAR certified trainer will begin each of the module trainings by giving educators a brief background in the program. You will be introduced to the four reading topic areas and given an overview of how these components interact. The trainer will introduce you to all the details of the assessment process and will guide you through hands-on practice. The knowledge you gain during the training will equip you with valuable tools and strategies to enhance your reading instructional planning, and lead your students toward reading and writing success.
Fluency Assessment and Instruction
The Fluency Assessment and Instruction Training Module will provide you with the necessary tools to assess your adult education students’ skill in fluency. You will learn to conduct, score, and interpret the Fluency Assessment. The trainer will review how to select reading passages for students to read aloud, and demonstrate how to use the fluency allowable errors chart to find the highest level of instruction suitable for your student. You will learn how to assess students on their accuracy, as well as their fluency rate and prosody. You will also practice using the four evidence-based techniques for fluency instruction: Collaborative Oral Reading, Repeated Reading, Echo Reading, and Marked Phrase Boundaries.
LI Regional AEPP Budget Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Kimberly Malcolm, Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
For Program Managers.
Time and meeting agenda TBA.
AEPP Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D. and staff of NYSED AEPP
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
No PD hours.
Local updates/refreshments (lunch) at 12:00 PM. NYSED webinar from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Distance Learning
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 14 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Jennifer Mertens
The Distance Learning Education training is for EPE funded programs who have been approved by NYSED to offer GRASP, SMART, and/or ESL Distance Education.
This training is REQUIRED for any teacher assigned to EPE distance education. Prior certifications are no longer valid - all DL must be offered using these updated procedures. Topics will include student eligibility, packet material requirements, intake, orientation, and assessment guidelines, as well as record keeping and other instructor/program responsibilities. Program Managers are strongly encouraged to attend the training so they are very familiar with AEPP expectations for their distance education teachers and data managers.
6 PD Hours.
Enhancing Students Vocabulary
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 20 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Many adult learners of English face challenges with basic vocabulary that native speakers often take for granted. By enhancing students’ comprehension of various vocabulary words through engaging games and structured activities, we can facilitate the integration of these words into their everyday English vocabulary. Computer/Tablet will be helpful to have during this workshop.
3 hours PD.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Vocabulary
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 8 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
If you are teaching intermediate-level adult learners (grade level equivalent 4.0 – 8.9) and are interested in assisting your students in improving in reading, consider attending the Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) series of trainings. STAR is a national professional development initiative for adult reading instruction created by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Since 2001, STAR has supported more than 20 states and local programs in their efforts to improve adult reading achievement by implementing evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI).
The STAR Reading Program consists of Four Topic Area Modules covering Eight Components:
• Alphabetics Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Fluency Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Vocabulary Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Comprehension Assessment and Instructional Strategies
The STAR certified trainer will begin each of the module trainings by giving educators a brief background in the program. You will be introduced to the four reading topic areas and given an overview of how these components interact. The trainer will introduce you to all the details of the assessment process and will guide you through hands-on practice. The knowledge you gain during the training will equip you with valuable tools and strategies to enhance your reading instructional planning, and lead your students toward reading and writing success.
Vocabulary Assessment and Instruction
Vocabulary can affect alphabetics, fluency, and comprehension. The Vocabulary Assessment and Instruction Training Module will provide you with the necessary tools to assess your adult education students’ skill in vocabulary. You will learn to conduct, score, and interpret the Word Meaning Test. You will practice using score results to select the most appropriate vocabulary activities for your intermediate students to best suit their skills level. This module will provide you with numerous strategies and resources to create effective vocabulary instructional routines in your classroom.
Putting the Pieces Together…Creating a learner-centered approach to adult literacy
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 13 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
This interactive workshop will focus on several key concepts underlining a learner-centered approach to adult learning. The goal is to support participants in their understanding of the function and relevance of the various pieces, allowing them to put them together in support of their students’ learning. Beginning with an overview of andragogy vs. pedagogy, participants will have an opportunity to explore this paradigm shift and how it supports a learner-centered class. Additional pieces will include the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy within adult literacy, focusing on vocabulary development and metacognition. In the end, participants will use the Educational Functional Levels (EFLs) as a framework for instruction leading to student gain. Throughout the workshop, resources (e.g., NYSED/CUNY Institute materials) will be offered for participants to further develop their understanding of adult literacy and the art and science of effective teaching.
3 hours PD.
AEPP-Case Manager Training
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 10 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Karen Micciche
This case management training has been designed by NYSED's Office of ACCES-Adult Education Program and Policy (AEPP) for all case managers in adult education programs funded under Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State aid, Welfare Education Program (WEP), WIOA Title II, and Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Funding. Case managers will learn the ACCES-AEPP priorities and be able to share them with their students. Topic areas such as the 4 pathways to a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma, the adult education intake process, and identification of the barriers to employment will be covered. It is expected that case managers will also become very familiar with quality resources within their own community and actively support their students by referring students to these resources.
3 hours PD.
Putting the Pieces Together…Creating a learner-centered approach to adult literacy
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 13 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
This interactive workshop will focus on several key concepts underlining a learner-centered approach to adult learning. The goal is to support participants in their understanding of the function and relevance of the various pieces, allowing them to put them together in support of their students’ learning. Beginning with an overview of andragogy vs. pedagogy, participants will have an opportunity to explore this paradigm shift and how it supports a learner-centered class. Additional pieces will include the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy within adult literacy, focusing on vocabulary development and metacognition. In the end, participants will use the Educational Functional Levels (EFLs) as a framework for instruction leading to student gain. Throughout the workshop, resources (e.g., NYSED/CUNY Institute materials) will be offered for participants to further develop their understanding of adult literacy and the art and science of effective teaching.
3 hours PD.
Enhancing Students Vocabulary
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 21 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Many adult learners of English face challenges with basic vocabulary that native speakers often take for granted. By enhancing students’ comprehension of various vocabulary words through engaging games and structured activities, we can facilitate the integration of these words into their everyday English vocabulary. Computer/Tablet will be helpful to have during this workshop.
3 hours PD.
Navigating Digital Landscapes: Enhancing Internet Safety and Mastering AI Prompt Writing
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 30 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 05, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Mike Fink
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with essential skills in Internet safety and AI prompt writing. Participants will learn about the latest tools and strategies to safeguard against digital threats, ensuring a secure online environment for both educators and students. The workshop also focuses on mastering AI prompt writing, providing techniques to craft effective and precise prompts that maximize the potential of AI in educational settings. Ideal for educators looking to expand their digital literacy, this session offers practical insights and hands-on experience in navigating and utilizing technology in the classroom.
3 PD hours.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Comprehension
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 24 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
If you are teaching intermediate-level adult learners (grade level equivalent 4.0 – 8.9) and are interested in assisting your students in improving in reading, consider attending the Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) series of trainings. STAR is a national professional development initiative for adult reading instruction created by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Since 2001, STAR has supported more than 20 states and local programs in their efforts to improve adult reading achievement by implementing evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI).
The STAR Reading Program consists of Four Topic Area Modules covering Eight Components:
• Alphabetics Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Fluency Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Vocabulary Assessment and Instructional Strategies
• Comprehension Assessment and Instructional Strategies
The STAR certified trainer will begin each of the module trainings by giving educators a brief background in the program. You will be introduced to the four reading topic areas and given an overview of how these components interact. The trainer will introduce you to all the details of the assessment process and will guide you through hands-on practice. The knowledge you gain during the training will equip you with valuable tools and strategies to enhance your reading instructional planning, and lead your students toward reading and writing success.
Comprehension Assessment and Instruction
The Comprehension Assessment and Instruction Training Module will provide you with the necessary tools to assess your adult education students’ skill in comprehension. You will learn to conduct, score, and interpret the Comprehension Assessment. The trainer will review comprehension instructional areas including analyzing text and text structure, understanding an author’s purpose, identifying main ideas, finding supporting details, making inferences, and understanding figurative language. This module will provide you with the necessary tools to work with your adult education students on their comprehension needs in a classroom setting. You will learn how to incorporate the steps of explicit instruction and how to group students together for comprehension instruction.
AEPP Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D. and staff of NYSED AEPP
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
No PD hours.
Local updates/refreshments (coffee) at 9:30 AM. NYSED webinar from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
AEPP Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D. and staff of NYSED AEPP
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
No PD hours.
Local updates/refreshments (lunch) at 12:00 PM. NYSED webinar from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
AEPP Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D. and staff of NYSED AEPP
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
No PD hours.
Local updates/refreshments (coffee) at 9:30 AM. NYSED webinar from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
AEPP Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D. and staff of NYSED AEPP
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
No PD hours.
Local updates/refreshments (lunch) at 12:00 PM. NYSED webinar from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.