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MEP Statewide Conference
Thursday, June 4
 

8:30am PDT

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

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

9:00am PDT

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

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

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
Aditorium

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
  General Session

10:15am PDT

Teaching with Care: Trama-Informed Strategies for Language Learners 
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
TBA
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
  All Educators

10:15am PDT

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

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

10:15am PDT

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

11:30am PDT

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

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

1:00pm PDT

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

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

1:00pm PDT

Annual Training & Planning
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA
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
RO
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Recruiters

1:00pm PDT

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

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
TBA
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
  Center-Based Educators

1:30pm PDT

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

2:15pm PDT

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

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
TBA
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
  Center-Based Educators

2:30pm PDT

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

2:30pm PDT

Recruitment & Data Entry Session
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
TBA
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
  Recruiters

3:15pm PDT

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

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

4:00pm PDT

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

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

5:00pm PDT

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

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

8:30am PDT

Registration
Friday June 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

Friday June 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  General Session

9:00am PDT

Keynote - MEP Evaluation Results
Friday June 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Aditorium

Speakers
MJ

Marty Jacobson

META Associates

Friday June 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA
  General Session

10:00am PDT

Engage Your OSY Using iSOSY Materials
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA
Engaging OSY can be challenging. The iSOSY Consortium has developed a collection of STAT Lessons that are Short, Targeted, & Timely to help make engaging your OSY a little bit easier. These lessons – all available at no charge on the iSOSY website – include a standard format with lesson plan, targeted vocabulary and phrases, interactive activities (via Quizlet and EdPuzzle), print and virtual...
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Speakers
EL

Erin Lamboi

Curriculum Consultant, iSOSYS Consortium

Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

10:00am PDT

Exploring College & Career Options for Migrant Youth 
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA
This session will provide updates on FAFSA, scholarships (incl. undocumented students), and other items related to accessing higher education.
Speakers
CA

Claudia Aly

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

10:00am PDT

ICCB Workplace Literacy Program 
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA
Learn more about this program that offers a comprehensive Workplace Literacy Program designed to enhance the productivity of the workforce through collaboration with employers and focuses on foundational and occupations skills.
Speakers
KH

Kang Hee Hong

Director of English Language Acquisition, Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)

Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

10:00am PDT

Safety & Wellbeing Workshop 
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA
This workshop provides a compassionate and informative space to explore the challenges immigrant communities face and the resources available to support them.
Speakers
BH

Brian Herrer

Latino Policy Forum

Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

10:00am PDT

TBD
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA
Speakers
AT

Antoinette Taylor

A.T. Exceptional Consulting

Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

10:45am PDT

BREAK
Friday June 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
TBA

Friday June 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

11:00am PDT

Connecting McKinney-Vento & MEP Services 
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
Homelessness definitions, overlap with migrant eligibility, shared resources. 
Speakers
DS

Deb Sweeny

McKinney-Vento Liaison, ROE 47

Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

11:00am PDT

Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Early Childhood, MTSS, and You…Wait! WHAT?! 
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

11:00am PDT

Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) Support for Migrant Youth
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
This breakout session focuses on supporting migrant youth through trauma‑informed practices that address mobility‑related social and emotional needs and help students and families navigate ongoing transitions.
Speakers
DW

Dr. Wamaitha Sullivan, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, FPA

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CHP of Illinois

Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

11:00am PDT

Special Education Basics for Migrant Education Programs 
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
This session provides a practical overview of special education for Migrant Ed teachers and service providers working with highly mobile students. Participants will learn what they can do to support students when IEPs are missing, incomplete, or the process cannot be finished.
Speakers
JG

Joyce Gronewold

Executive Director of Specialized instruction, Illinois State Board of Education

Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

11:00am PDT

TBD
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
Friday June 5, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  Breakout

11:45am PDT

Lunch
Friday June 5, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

Speakers
RM

Rebecca Morales

Elmhurst School District 205

Friday June 5, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
TBA 18-20 Lisle St London, WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
  General Session

1:00pm PDT

Keynote – AI Strategies for Culturally Relevant Classrooms 
Friday June 5, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Aditorium

Friday June 5, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA
  General Session

1:45pm PDT

Awards Ceremony & Attendee Appreciation & Closing Remarks
Friday June 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:03pm PDT
Aditorium
Friday June 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:03pm PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA
  General Session

3:00pm PDT

Adjourn
Friday June 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Aditorium
Friday June 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Aditorium 229 W 43RD St New York, NY 10036 USA
  General Session
 

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