(2023) This interactive, 1.5-hour discussion time is an opportunity to hear from a panel of four Migrant Educators, who work at various METS across NY State, as they share their experiences working with adolescent students and help them think about their hopes, dreams, and goals. A variety of strategies and prompts will be provided to workshop participants, helping them to engage in future goal-setting work with their adolescent students. After the panel presentations, participants will have an opportunity to discuss challenges and new ideas in breakout rooms with a community of their peers.

(2023) An opportunity to meet the members of the new NYS TEACHS Technical Assistance Center, review the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as it relates to identification and immediate enrollment, and receive resources to support the work of Migrant Educators as they collaborate with McKinney-Vento liaisons in schools.

(2023) Review the 2023-24 BOLST assessment tools, discuss the process of administering the assessment both virtually and in person, and learn about best practices for consistent administration and data collection. Bring your questions and comments to this session about using the BOLST.