¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ

Skip to main content
Early Learning

Professional Development and Communication

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 Education 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. Registration information coming soon!

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý

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:

Ìý

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 Education Center from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Opening remarks were provided by the State Education Department, Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education 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

Ìý

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 Education 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

Resources

Ìý

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 Education 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

Navigating PreK Day 2023 Questions and Answers

Ìý