Navigating PreK Day
Navigating Pre-K Day 2027
The Office of Early Learning is excited to host its 5th annual Navigating Pre-K Day on Thursday, May 13th, at the Cultural °µÍøTV Center in Albany, NY. Please save the date for this free event, which will include speakers, workshops, and time to network with fellow prekindergarten professionals.Ìý
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Navigating PreK Day 2026
On May 7, 2026, the Office of Early Learning hosted the 4th Annual Navigating PreK Day at the NYS Museum in Albany, NY! District administrators and business officials joined the Office of Early Learning for a full day of dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities.Ìý
Navigating PreK Day 2026 Materials:
- Navigating PreK Day 2026 Agenda
- Navigating PreK Day 2026 Main Slides
- Turning Challenging Behaviors into Teachable Moments
- PreK to K Transition
- Embedding Literacy Across the Day
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Navigating PreK Day 2025
OnÌýThursday, May 8th, 2025, the Office of Early Learning hosted its third annual Navigating PreK DayÌýin Albany, NY. The event was held at the Cultural °µÍøTV Center from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Opening remarks were provided by the State °µÍøTV Department, Senior Deputy Commissioner for °µÍøTV Policy, Dr. Jeffrey Matteson, and the Office of Early Learning Executive Director, Erik Sweet.
Representatives from Hannibal Central School District, Watervliet City School District, and Duanesburgh Central School District presented a panel discussion on the Prekindergarten Classroom Learning Environment. Representatives from Buffalo Public Schools and Medina Central School District presented a panel discussion on Prekindergarten Attendance.Ìý
The event also included breakout sessions and networking sessions for attendees, as well as updates from the OEL fiscal team.
Navigating PreK Day 2025 ScheduleÌý
Panels
Breakout Sessions
- Fostering Success for Emergent Multilingual Learners
- Literacy in the PreK Classroom
- Science Everywhere
- Prekindergarten to Kindergarten Transition
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Navigating PreK Day 2024
The NYS Office of Early Learning hosted its second annual Navigating PreK Day on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cultural °µÍøTV Center in Albany, NY.
Commissioner Betty A. Rosa provided opening remarks. Attendees learned aboutÌý
- Building Relationships and Environments to Foster Positive Behavior,
- Implementing the Literacy Briefs in Prekindergarten, and
- Play-Based Learning.
Representatives from Buffalo City School District, Pulaski Central School District, Brushton-Moira Central School District, and Syracuse City School District shared examples of best practices from the field. Following the full group presentations, individuals had the opportunity to meet with an OEL liaison to ask district-specific questions. TheÌýscheduleÌýof this past event is available for reference.
Presentations
- Fostering Positive Behavior in the Prekindergarten Classroom
- Inclusion in PreK: Best Practices from the Field
- Implementing the Literacy Briefs in the PreK Classroom
- Play-Based Learning for Prekindergarten Students
- Highlights from the Field
Resources
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Navigating PreK Day - September 20, 2023Ìý
The NYS Office of Early Learning hosted its first annual Navigating PreK Day on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at The Cultural °µÍøTV Center (Clark Auditorium).
District attendees learned about 2023-2024 UPK funding and the application process as well as systems and practices for multiple funding streams. Best practices for collaborating with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and the Request for Proposal (RPF) process was also discussed.
Following the full group presentations, individuals had the opportunity to meet with an OEL liaison to ask district specific questions. A schedule of this past event can be foundÌýhere.Ìý
Presentations
- NYS Administered PreK Application & FS-10 Overview: How to Get Approved
- Systems & Practices for When You Have Multiple Funding Streams
- Collaborating with Community-Based Organizations
Navigating PreK Day 2023 Questions and Answers
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