Upcoming Workshops
Participants must get program manager permission before registering for any workshop. No walk-ins.
All upcoming workshops are summarized in the table below. Select or scroll to a workshop for more details. Register for any workshop using the Online Registration button above or by following the link to register with each workshop.
LI Regional AEPP Budget Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Kimberly Malcolm and Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
In-person event. Lunch will be served.
For AEPP-funded Program Managers and Fiscal teams.
Grab your FS10 documents, MWBE packets, and other fiscal forms for AEPP Fiscal Workshop (Mandatory Attendance for new Program Managers),
At this optional regional meeting, you will be given an opportunity to complete fiscal forms with direct support from Kimberly Malcolm, AEPP Regional Associate. Additionally, Kathleen Carey will join us remotely to summarize MWBE packet requirements for 2026.
Please also note we will cover changes and new guidelines from Grants Finance regarding budget category threshold amounts.
This is a unique opportunity to ask questions as you are completing your AEPP fiscal documents for FY26 budget amendments and FY27 annual budget renewals to include FS 10 and FS10-A templates; FTE Worksheet; Budget Narrative, Budget Checklist and Due Date Schedule, along with AEPP Student Travel Application. AEPP Fiscal Workshop Training Power Point and Recording, 2025, are available for review and reference too!
We look forward to seeing you there.
2 Hours PD
Case Manager Training
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:30AM – 12:00PM
Location: Garden City, 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.
3.5 hours PD.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Vocabulary Assessment
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
Background:
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
Vocabulary can affect alphabetics, fluency, and comprehension. The Vocabulary Assessment 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.
3 hours PD.
Utilizing AI to Enhance Your Teaching (computers needed) AM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Discover practical ways to utilize AI tools to make lesson planning and prep more efficient. Learn how to save time while still creating engaging, personalized experiences for your students. We will be using and exploring ChatGPT and Magic School platforms.
During the session, we'll be exploring four different AI platforms: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM. You'll have the opportunity to try each of these tools hands-on, so please take a few minutes to set up access beforehand.
What you need to do before the PD:
1. Ensure you can access your Google account. Gemini and NotebookLM are Google products, so you'll need to be able to sign into your Google account during our session. If you don't have a Google account or can't remember your login information, please create or recover your account before we meet.
2. Familiarize yourself with your Microsoft account login (if you have one). While ChatGPT and Claude offer multiple sign-in options, having your Microsoft credentials handy will make the process smoother.
Don't worry if you've never used these tools before—that's exactly what this PD is for! We'll walk through everything together. Just make sure you can log into your accounts, and you'll be all set.
Laptops or tablets are needed for this workshop.
3 hours PD.
What Every Teacher Should Know About Math on the GED
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 15 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:30AM – 12:00AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Brian Zarro
As of 2022, The GED test became the official high school equivalency test in New York State. In this workshop, participants will review the GED’s assessment targets for math, examine sample questions from the exam, and consider implications for our teaching. Teachers will leave with access to resources for teaching content aligned with GED standards. This workshop is appropriate for any teachers or staff working with students preparing for the GED Math exam.
3 hours PD.
Program Administrator approval required.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Vocabulary Instruction
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
Background:
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 Instruction
This module will provide you with numerous strategies and resources to create effective vocabulary instructional routines in your classroom.
3 hours PD.
Utilizing AI to Enhance Your Teaching (computers needed) PM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Discover practical ways to utilize AI tools to make lesson planning and prep more efficient. Learn how to save time while still creating engaging, personalized experiences for your students. We will be using and exploring ChatGPT and Magic School platforms.
During the session, we'll be exploring four different AI platforms: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM. You'll have the opportunity to try each of these tools hands-on, so please take a few minutes to set up access beforehand.
What you need to do before the PD:
1. Ensure you can access your Google account. Gemini and NotebookLM are Google products, so you'll need to be able to sign into your Google account during our session. If you don't have a Google account or can't remember your login information, please create or recover your account before we meet.
2. Familiarize yourself with your Microsoft account login (if you have one). While ChatGPT and Claude offer multiple sign-in options, having your Microsoft credentials handy will make the process smoother.
Don't worry if you've never used these tools before—that's exactly what this PD is for! We'll walk through everything together. Just make sure you can log into your accounts, and you'll be all set.
3 hours PD.
Teaching Math for Understanding
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 6 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Brian Zarro
Many teachers in adult education are generalists and may not have a strong background in math. Even teachers with a math background may struggle with how to reach adult students. Teachers often think they need to understand the most advanced math on the HSE exams, but to be successful what we really need is a teacher's understanding of the math we know, which involves more than understanding how to solve problems ourselves. Knowledge for math teaching means being able to understand our students’ thinking and meet them where they are. It is something we develop by listening and focusing on student reasoning and through building multiple approaches to problem-solving. In this workshop, we will explore how beginning math teachers can start to understand student work and deepen their own mathematical understanding.
3 hours PD.
Program Administrator approval required.
AEPP/NYSED Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:30PM – 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 at 12:00 PM.
HSE Network Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: Long Beach, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
This meeting is open to all HSE preparation programs as well as testing agencies.
During this meeting, we will discuss current updates from NYSED/ACCES/AEPP.
In light of the new TABE 13/14, as well as returning to the GED Test, questions of program redesign will be discussed.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.
NO PD HOURS.
Enhancing English Language Learning: Integrating Practical Strategies Using Innovative Digital Platforms
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Richard Miller
This interactive workshop provides adult literacy educators with a comprehensive toolkit to bridge communication gaps and differentiate instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs). Grounded in evidence-based practices for adult education, participants will explore how to integrate assistive technologies to increase classroom accessibility and streamline communication with students.
The session will delve into practical strategies for scaffolding and differentiation using innovative digital platforms. Educators will learn to use AI-driven tools for content adaptation, EdPuzzle for strategic "chunking" of complex material, and gamification tools like Kahoot!, Blookit, and Gimkit to boost learner persistence and engagement to increase measurable gains. By the end of this session, staff will be equipped to create immersive, multi-modal learning environments that accommodate diverse proficiency levels and learning needs.
Format: Interactive workshop including hands-on technology demonstrations. Please bring a Laptop, iPad, or Chromebook.
3 hours PD.
TABE 13/14 Test Administrator Training
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 25 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
TABE 13/14 workshop has been revised and requires a full day of training. Increase rigor when administering the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Become familiar with TABE Forms 13 & 14 as an assessment tool for placing students, monitoring student progress, planning instruction, and improving your program. Learn about the various TABE materials, especially the Locator Test and the Complete Battery of Tests. Compare the different levels, content, and formats of the test. NOTE: Test administrators must be re-certified at least every THREE years.
**Participants must get program manager permission before registering for any workshop**
6 hours PD.
AEPP Case Manager Training
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 22 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30AM – 12:25PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): 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.
4 hours PD.
Google Suite + AI for Adult Literacy & GED Prep
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 10 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Ed Barry
Join a hands-on workshop designed for adult literacy and GED instructors who want practical, classroom-ready strategies that combine Google Workspace with AI tools (including Magic School and other AI platforms). Teachers will:
* Collaborate in small groups to generate Literacy and GED-focused lessons using AI alongside Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Classroom.
* Practice leveling content so learners engage with the same core skills at different complexity levels.
* Test, compare, and reflect on multiple AI applications to choose tools that best support differentiation, formative assessment, and student engagement.
* Leave with ready-to-use lesson templates, and example activities.
Perfect for instructors seeking to expand their instructional toolbox with tech-forward, practical strategies that save planning time and improve individualized support.
Format: Interactive workshop including hands-on technology demonstrations. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook to participate in the hands-on activities and digital exploration.
3 hours PD.
Magic School AI
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 8 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Ed Barry
This professional development workshop introduces Adult Education instructors to Magic School, an AI-powered instructional tool designed to support lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and learner engagement. Participants will explore practical strategies for integrating AI applications into Adult Literacy classrooms to enhance instruction. The session focuses on how Magic School can help educators efficiently design standards based lesson plans aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), create individualized learning activities, and provide contextualized instruction that supports English language learners and adult basic education students. Participants will also examine best practices and ethical considerations for using AI in educational settings, ensuring that technology is used responsibly and equitably to promote measurable student learning gains.
Format: Interactive workshop including hands-on technology demonstrations. Please bring your own device, Laptop, iPad, or Chromebook.
3 hours PD.
Enhancing English Language Learning: Integrating Practical Strategies Using Innovative Digital Platforms
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 11 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Richard Miller
This interactive workshop provides adult literacy educators with a comprehensive toolkit to bridge communication gaps and differentiate instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs). Grounded in evidence-based practices for adult education, participants will explore how to integrate assistive technologies to increase classroom accessibility and streamline communication with students.
The session will delve into practical strategies for scaffolding and differentiation using innovative digital platforms. Educators will learn to use AI-driven tools for content adaptation, EdPuzzle for strategic "chunking" of complex material, and gamification tools like Kahoot!, Blookit, and Gimkit to boost learner persistence and engagement to increase measurable gains. By the end of this session, staff will be equipped to create immersive, multi-modal learning environments that accommodate diverse proficiency levels and learning needs.
Format: Interactive workshop including hands-on technology demonstrations. Please bring a Laptop, iPad, or Chromebook.
3 hours PD.
BEST Literacy 2.0
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 22 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Shiloni
Best Literacy 2.0 is an assessment used to measure adult English language learners’ ability to read and write in English. In this workshop, we will look at how the Best Literacy 2.0 is used in our NYSED funded programs, what the content looks like, what’s expected from our students, and how to administer and score the test. This is a 2-hour workshop.
2 hours PD
Social, Academic and Emotional Language in the ESL Classroom
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
English Language Learners need different types of language. Students need informal language to socialize and participate in the world around them, academic language for school and the workplace, and emotional language to fully experience life in their new country. In the ESL classroom, students need all of these. In this workshop we will explore ways to teach social, academic and emotional language.
3 hours PD.
Program Administrator approval is needed in order to take this workshop.
Getting the Most Out of Google Tools (computers needed) AM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Discover practical ways to utilize AI tools to make lesson planning and prep more efficient. Learn how to save time while still creating engaging, personalized experiences for your students. We will be using and exploring ChatGPT and Magic School platforms.
3 hours PD.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Comprehension Assessment
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
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.
Case Manager Training
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 8:30AM – 12:00PM
Location: Garden City, 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.
3.5 hours PD.
Get On Your Feet! Using Physical Movement to Improve ESL Student Learning
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
In this workshop we will participate in activities that incorporate movement. Physical activity can improve recall, boost mood and decrease stress level in the classroom. We will find ways to incorporate movement into listening, speaking, reading and writing activities to improve outcomes for English Language Learners.
3 hours PD.
Program Administrator approval is needed in order to take this workshop.
Getting the Most Out of Google Tools (computers needed) PM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Jessica Lund
Discover practical ways to utilize AI tools to make lesson planning and prep more efficient. Learn how to save time while still creating engaging, personalized experiences for your students. We will be using and exploring ChatGPT and Magic School platforms.
3 hours PD.
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training Series, Comprehension Instruction
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 09, 2026 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Garden City, NY
Instructor(s): Susan Giuliano
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.
3 hours PD.
AEPP/NYSED Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 at 9:00 AM.
HSE Network Meeting
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: Long Beach, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
This meeting is open to all HSE preparation programs as well as testing agencies.
During this meeting, we will discuss current updates from NYSED/ACCES/AEPP.
In light of the new TABE 13/14, as well as returning to the GED Test, questions of program redesign will be discussed.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.
NO PD HOURS.
AEPP/NYSED Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:30PM – 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 at 12:00 PM.
AEPP/NYSED Program Manager Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, December 17, 2026 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 at 9:00 AM.