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MEP Statewide Conference
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Thursday, June 4
 

8:30am PDT

Registration
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

9:00am PDT

Opening Session & Welcoming Remarks
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA

9:15am PDT

Keynote - The Journey of a Monarch Butterfly: Mi Testimonio Como Maestro Bilingüe de STEM
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am PDT

Speakers
VG

Victor Gomez

Illinois Teacher of the Year

Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA

10:15am PDT

Teaching with Care: Trama-Informed Strategies for Language Learners 
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
This session explores how trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can positively impact multilingual learners’ academic and emotional growth.
Speakers
JL

Jay Lopez

Waukegan CUSD #60

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

10:15am PDT

Overview of Data Requirements, MIS2000, and MSIX
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

10:15am PDT

Outside Organization Introduction Panel
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Panel with various organizations to share information about the organization’s mission, services, and partnerships that support migrant families.
Speakers
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

11:30am PDT

Lunch – Time to visit with tables from outside organizations
Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

1:00pm PDT

The ‘Whys’ of data collecting and reporting 
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

1:00pm PDT

Annual Training & Planning
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
1) Annual Assessment Test; created account/ go over different scenarios based on eligibility
2) Annual Assessment Test; created account/ go over different scenarios based on eligibility
3) Effective Strategies for ID&R in Illinois - Practical tactics for finding highly mobile families; COE interviewing do’s/don’ts; safety in the field.
4) Create an action plan and be in the field recruiting.
Speakers
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

1:00pm PDT

Role-Alike Trainings and Cross-Role Collaboration Sessions
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

1:30pm PDT

La Cultura Cura: Bridging Cultures and Strengthening School Communities
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
This session will discuss Latine students’ mental health needs, systemic barriers to school success, and culturally responsive practices (la cultura cura) for professional use by school social workers and other school professionals.
Speakers
LE

Luisa Espinosa Lara

School Community Liaison, Highland Park High School

CM

Charo Mendoza

Social Worker, Highland Park High School

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

1:30pm PDT

ELA Tools & Resources
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Navigating the google drive to identify corresponding supports when students struggle with a particular concept. Practicing assessments and data entry
Speakers
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

2:15pm PDT

BREAK
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

2:30pm PDT

Understanding Our Children: Child and Adolescent Development
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Child and adolescent development is complex, affecting academic performance and relationships with parents and peers. Understanding these stages is essential for parents, educators, and caregivers to provide proper support and guidance.
Speakers
BH

Brian Herrer

Latino Policy Forum

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

2:30pm PDT

Math Tools & Resources
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Navigating the google drive to identify corresponding supports when students struggle with a particular concept. Practicing assessments and data entry
Speakers
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

2:30pm PDT

Recruitment & Data Entry Session
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
1) Best Practice Approving COEs
2) MISX; Log in and move notices to other state
3) MIS2000 reports to print for recruitment effort
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

3:15pm PDT

Wrap Up & Adjourn 
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA

4:00pm PDT

Directors Meeting (hotel – Room #) 
Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA

5:00pm PDT

Hotel Reception (optional) 
Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
 
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