Upcoming Events
Community of Practice
NYS Path Forward Educator Preparation Program CoP
2:30 - 4:00 PM ET | VIRTUAL SERIES
November 20, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | January 15, 2027
February 19, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | June 18, 2027
The New York EPP Community of Practice (CoP) brings together faculty from educator preparation programs to learn from invited scholars and explore ways to prepare candidates to support diverse learners using the science of reading. Monthly sessions alternate between expert presentations and implementation-focused sessions, where faculty discuss how to apply new learning in their coursework and field experiences. Topics include supporting multilingual learners, students with language comprehension and word recognition difficulties, and students who use dialects other than standardized English. Meetings take place on the third Friday of each month, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET, via Zoom.
ConFERENCE
The NY State Path Forward Conference 2027: Spotlight on Diverse Learners
April 9, 2027 | Albany, New York
The Path Forward Conference will take place in Albany, New York, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Building on the work of the EPP CoP, the will feature a keynote and breakout sessions focused on supporting students with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The remainder of the day will provide opportunities to connect, share ideas, and network with faculty from educator preparation programs across New York State.
DEEP DIVEs: Professional LEarning Series
Spotlight On: Continuous Improvement for Path Forward Pilots
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET | VIRTUAL SERIES
November 18, 2026 | Data-Based Decisions
January 13, 2027 | Recursive Review
May 19, 2027 | Sustainability
This three-part series helps deans, assistant deans, and faculty turn external review findings and program data into meaningful, collaborative program improvement. Grounded in implementation science and evidence-based strategies, the series explores how EPPs can engage faculty in using evidence to make decisions, strengthen program coherence, address what is not working, and sustain what works. Together, we'll move beyond compliance toward a shared commitment to building stronger programs and better outcomes for candidates and the students they serve.
Please note, this series is only available for The Path Forward Pilot campuses.