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10:00am MDT

Library- From Standards to Action: Building District-wide Priorities for School Libraries
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this collaborative session, school librarians will take a deeper dive into the AASL National School Library Standards and the APS Goals and Guardrails and work together to define a unified vision for library programs across the district. Participants will engage in study and discussions to identify priorities that support student learning from elementary through high school. This is the first of two sessions working towards a librarian-produced draft of Library Priority Learning Goals.
Speakers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
220 Ruidoso 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

TLCs - Designing Your Coaching Entry Strategy
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this 50-minute deep dive, Teaching & Learning Coaches will learn how to balance the tactical with the personal. We’ll cover the vital meetings you need to schedule, the logistical tasks you can’t afford to skip, and the relational groundwork required to turn educators into collaborative partners.
Speakers
avatar for Marissa Bannerman

Marissa Bannerman

Resource Teacher, APS
Marissa is a 25-year teaching veteran of middle and high school ELA, social studies, and drama. She is a national-board certified teacher who has taught in public, private, and charter school settings. 
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Kelly Mitchell

Resource Teacher, APS
Kelly Mitchell considers herself a life-long learner who is continually seeking new programs and apps to enhance student learning. Kelly is a passionate educator with 15 years teaching experience in elementary education and currently an EdTech Support Specialist.. In addition to teaching... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
29 Sandia 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

VAPA - One Vision, Many Voices: Aligning Visual and Performing Arts K-12 (ALL VAPA Teachers)
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
K-12 Visual and Performing Arts teachers will come together to explore how vertical alignment strengthens student growth, engagement, and long-term success in the arts. Participants will examine shared instructional priorities, discuss the progression of artistic skills and learning experiences across grade bands, and identify ways to better support students as they transition from elementary through secondary programs.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Sanchez St. Andre

Michelle Sanchez St. Andre

Director of Secondary Visual Arts, APS
Michelle Sanchez-St.Andre is a Visual Arts Director for secondary learning at Albuquerque Public Schools. Her 15+ year art teaching career was primarily at the secondary level and spanned a variety of media such as drawing, painting, ceramics, computer graphic art, AP Art History... Read More →
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Antonio Romero

Director, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Halls 1 & 2 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

To Alg or Not to Alg: Can we Teach Geometry Even if Our Students Aren't at Grade Level with Algebra?
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Do your Geometry (or Algebra 2, PreCalc, Stats, etc.) students come to you with poor Algebra skills or low confidence? How can we help our students be more successful and feel more confident while also making sure they learn the required grade level content. I would like to make the case for leveraging technology to help our students become better thinkers and problem solvers so that we aren't just teaching them to be mini calculators. We will discuss how using handheld calculators, online calculators, and even a little AI can help buoy student confidence so that they can be active learners in their higher level math classes so that we can move beyond teaching skills to instead teach how to think critically and problem solve.
Speakers
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Sarah Schmitz

Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
65 Hopi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Be a Google Guru: 50 Google Workspace & AI Ideas Every Educator Should Know
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Brace yourself. Get ready for a fast-paced, idea-packed session full of creative and practical ways to make the most of Google Workspace tools like Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets, Drive, Classroom, Sites, Chrome tools, and Google’s expanding AI capabilities. These are tools you and your students already use all the time, but this session reveals new possibilities, practical tips, and even a few hidden features that help bring those tools to life in meaningful and engaging ways. Expect a rapid-fire mix of quick demos, real classroom examples, and ready-to-use templates. You’ll see how Google tools and AI can enhance the lessons you’re already teaching while helping students create, collaborate, and demonstrate their learning in powerful ways. You’ll leave with practical ideas and ready-to-implement strategies you can start using right away.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Nunez

Tina Nunez

Resource Teacher, APS
Tina Nuñez is an Educational Technology & Instructional Resources Specialist with Albuquerque Public Schools, with over 20 years in education and 7+ years in EdTech. She designs and delivers professional learning for more than 6,000 educators, helping teachers bring AI, Google tools... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Kiva 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

BINGO 101: Tracking positive behaviors and growing school culture
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Let’s be honest: we’re all looking for ways to make behavior management feel less like "policing" and more like connecting. That’s where Positive Behavior BINGO comes in. It’s a simple, low-stress way to gamify the good stuff we’re already seeing in our hallways and classrooms. But this isn't just about filling up a card for a prize. It’s about those small, daily interactions that actually build trust between us and our students. It gives us a reason to high-five a kid who’s usually flying under the radar and a way to celebrate the wins that usually go unnoticed.
Speakers
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Mary Carpenter

Teacher, APS
Mary Carpenter is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a passion for education. She excelled in various roles during her time at Trinidad State University and the University of New Mexico, showcasing her talents in basketball, robotics, and electrical engineering. After... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Boosting Literacy & Problem-Solving with Writable Across ELA and Math Classrooms - Sponsored by HMH
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative session explores how teachers can leverage Writable to strengthen student writing, critical thinking, and content understanding in both ELA and high school math classrooms. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how writing can deepen comprehension of complex texts and mathematical reasoning. The session will highlight strategies for integrating writing tasks, providing targeted feedback, and using data insights to support student growth across disciplines. Attendees will leave with practical approaches to increase engagement and improve student outcomes through purposeful writing.
• Design and implement writing-to-learn activities that enhance comprehension in both ELA and high school math.
• Use Writable tools to provide targeted feedback and track student progress to inform instruction.
Speakers
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Ben Hermance

Content Specialist, HMH
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Maximizing Neuroplasticity and Mindset in Your Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn a 9 step superprotocol to activate neuroplasticity in their students. From optimizing alertness to increasing focus, participants will learn practical, easily-implementable strategies for their classrooms. This session also includes research on the power of going beyond Dweck's work with mindset to the impact of mindset effects as is demonstrated in the work of Dr. Alia Crum.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Gamble

Cathy Gamble

Consulting Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
110 Galisteo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

A 10-Minute Routine for Joyful, Deep Math Thinking
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will experience Tile Farm Academy, a simple, powerful 10-minute daily math routine that builds number sense, flexible thinking, and joyful engagement. The session highlights three connected activities: Daily Digits (short, meaningful fluency), Number Portraits (creative mathematical expression), and Tile Talk (student-centered math discourse). Together, these routines create a low-floor, high-ceiling environment where all students can participate and think deeply. Teachers will engage in the routine as learners, explore classroom-ready examples, and leave with practical structures they can implement immediately. The focus is on making math both meaningful and enjoyable—without adding complexity to the school day.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Romero

Alex Romero

Chief Experience Officer, Tile Farm
Alex Romero is an APS alumnus and veteran teacher who co-created Tile Farm Academy to make math learning beautiful and joyful for people of all ages. Tile Farm is a new math education app developed in part by APS alumni, meant to highlight the beauty and joy of math for people of... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
19 Isleta 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Building Arts Integrated Units
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn about the be engaged in examples of how to build arts integrated units while incorporating district provided curriculum, GLAD strategies, and student exposure to the arts. Participants will also be engaged in a conversation about how arts integration can benefit student engagement and inclusion.
Speakers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
10 Anasazi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Feedback: The Fuel of Authentic Learning
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
We will explore cognitive science and memory research to challenge conventional wisdom about feedback. Participants will learn to use digital tools for efficient formative assessments while shifting the cognitive heavy lifting back to students. Finally, the session outlines how educators can leverage peer observations, and student surveys to systematically improve their own instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Marissa Bannerman

Marissa Bannerman

Resource Teacher, APS
Marissa is a 25-year teaching veteran of middle and high school ELA, social studies, and drama. She is a national-board certified teacher who has taught in public, private, and charter school settings. 
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
240 La Cienega 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Leveling Up Genius Hour Through PBL
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Genius Hour has become a powerful entry point for student voice and choice in the classroom, but how do we move beyond passion projects to rigorous, standards-aligned learning experiences? This interactive 50-minute session will guide educators in transforming traditional Genius Hour into high-impact project-based learning. Participants will explore practical strategies to scaffold student inquiry, increase academic depth, and align projects with meaningful learning goals. Through hands-on activities and real classroom examples, attendees will leave equipped to design and implement enriched Genius Hour experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and sustained engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Shinas Bird
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
18 Cochiti 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The Activate Learning has partnered with OpenSciEd to create an exciting digital learning platform where students can benefit from an interactive, engaging online experience when using the OSE curriculum. Participants will experience first-hand our intuitive digital platform, which features enhancements for the OSE curriculum that make science teaching and learning more accessible.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Marmolejo

Tracy Marmolejo

Educational Liaison, Activate Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
28 Santo Domingo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

10:00am MDT

APE - Adapted PE Teacher Special Education PD Fall 2026
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:30pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Review of I.D.E.A. as it pertains to Adapted Physical Education. Adapted PE Evaluation Process and review of TGMD II and Authentic Observation Method. Goal Writing and Data Collection. Documentation for purposes of Present Levels of Progress towards goals. Movement Activities for Special Needs students
Speakers
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Elizabeth Hudson

APE Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:30pm MDT
16 Acoma 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

Library - Secondary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Middle and High School Libraries
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative learning session will guide secondary librarians in identifying high-impact priorities for their grade levels, focusing on transferable skills that maximize learning within short instructional periods.
Speakers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
210 Tijeras 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

Library- Elementary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Elementary School Libraries
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative learning session will guide elementary librarians in identifying high-impact priorities for their grade levels, focusing on transferable skills that maximize learning within short instructional periods.
Speakers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
220 Ruidoso 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The Activate Learning has partnered with OpenSciEd to create an exciting digital learning platform where students can benefit from an interactive, engaging online experience when using the OSE curriculum. Participants will experience first-hand our intuitive digital platform, which features enhancements for the OSE curriculum that make science teaching and learning more accessible.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Marmolejo

Tracy Marmolejo

Educational Liaison, Activate Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
28 Santo Domingo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

I Didn't Know it Did That...What Else Can I Do With My Class Set of TI Nspires?
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
An introductory session about how to get set with your TI Nspire calculators and Navigator this session will ho through many of the basic functionality of the Nspires and their capabilities. Great for teachers new to the technology or veterans who want a refresher, that want to learn some of basic capabilities and how they can implement using the Nspires. We will cover many of the basic functions on the calculator and graphs pages that can help students with their number sense as well as explore capabilities of the Geometry, Spreadsheet, and Data and Statistics pages.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Schmitz

Sarah Schmitz

Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
19 Isleta 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

GoGuardian for Student Communication, Monitoring, and Blocking
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about how to use GoGuardian. This is a course for beginners to GoGuardian. Learn how to start a GoGuardian class, add students, set a schedule, monitor, create scenes, and use the chat feature. This course is good for any teacher who has students on Chromebooks.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Garletts

Kristin Garletts

Teacher, APS
Kristin Garletts is an ELA teacher at Volcano Vista High School. She was also an EdTech resource teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools for 4 years. She graduated from NAU and then began her career as a middle school teacher and elementary librarian in Flagstaff, Arizona for 3 years... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

Putting Students in the Driver's Seat: Critical Thinking + Problem-Solving with MagicSchool - Sponsored by Magic School AI
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In today's classrooms, the goal isn't just to get the right answer; it's to cultivate students who can think, question, and persevere through challenges. This hands-on, 60-minute session equips APS educators with practical strategies to use MagicSchool for Students as a catalyst for deeper thinking, not just a shortcut to answers.
Participants will explore how to intentionally design student engagement with MagicSchool that promote inquiry, reflection, and reasoning. Through guided practice and collaborative discussion, educators will leave with ready-to-use classroom moves that shift students from passive users of AI to active, empowered thinkers.
In this session, participants will:
--Understand how MagicSchool for Students can be leveraged to promote and support, not replace, critical thinking and problem-solving
--Identify strategies to scaffold productive struggle and keep students in the driver's seat of their own learning
Speakers
avatar for Monica Gilfillan

Monica Gilfillan

Senior Account Executive, MagicSchool.AI
I’m passionate about all things that nourish the body and mind. Yoga keeps me grounded, nonfiction bestsellers keep me inspired, gardening brings me peace, and hiking fuels my love for the outdoors. I’d love to chat about wellness routines, book recommendations, nature adventures... Read More →
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Meg Goliday

MagicSchool.AI
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

11:00am MDT

The Science of Learning: From Engagement to Retention
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Bridge the gap between how the brain processes new information and how it stores it for the long term. Teachers will explore the "Big 3" biological foundations—neuroplasticity, the amygdala, and dopamine—before diving into high-leverage cognitive strategies like retrieval practice and dual coding. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the "forgetting curve" and a toolkit of low-stakes, actionable activities to ensure student learning "sticks" beyond the classroom door.
Speakers
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Elizabeth Rafi

Resource Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Kiva 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

New Year, New Head Teacher
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Welcome to the new school year in your new role as a Head Teacher! Join me for a 50 minute session to welcome you to your role, review your new responsibilities, and take a sneak peak into what our year holds working together! I am looking forward to seeing you on August 4th!
Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Cordova

Katelyn Cordova

Resource Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Suite A/B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - The Comprehensive classroom for Social Emotional Support : Components of a SES classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This 50-minute presentation/tutorial session explores the necessary components that should be present to best support students in a social emotional support classroom, which includes social emotional strategies, visuals, classroom arrangement, data collection, routines and structures, etc. **Required for all NEW Social Emotional Support Teachers ***If Space Available optional for other Social Emotional Support Teachers
Speakers
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Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS
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Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS
This is a brief bio.
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Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
16 Acoma 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Gaining Your Classroom Without Losing your Mind
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Every teacher remembers the moment. The lesson plan is solid, the materials are prepped, the coffee is still warm — and then everything unravels. Gaining Your Classroom without Losing Your Mind is a fun, highly interactive course designed for K–12 educators who want to build thriving classroom communities without burning themselves out in the process. Rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies, restorative practices, and the everyday realities of teaching, this course offers a fresh framework for thinking about what classroom management really means — and what it could look like when we stop treating it as a battle to be won. We became teachers to make a difference. Let's make sure we have the tools — and the energy — to do exactly that.
Speakers
avatar for David Parmenter

David Parmenter

Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Halls 1 & 2 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Data Driven Instruction with IXL
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is focused for IXL users who have some IXL experience. Participants will deep dive into IXL’s adaptive curriculum, classroom engagement tools, and actionable Analytics. They will learn how to adapt instruction and support students using up-to-the-minute insights.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Schaefer

Katie Schaefer

District Partnership Specialist, IXL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
215 San Miguel 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

From Social Communication to Repetitive Behaviors: An Autism Overview
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Attend this session and walk away with a better understanding of what Autism characteristics look like in your classroom and your campus. See and hear examples of these characteristics so that you can better understand evaluation reports and approach referrals with greater context for the evaluation process.
Speakers
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Danielle Parker

Educational Diagnostician, APS
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Julie Shuler Misra

Educational Diagnostician, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
23 Nambe 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Harm Reduction and Student Substance Use: Building Better School Responses
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation explores how schools can respond more effectively to student substance use through a harm reduction and restorative lens. Participants will examine how stigma creates barriers to trust, support, and help-seeking, often increasing harm. Educators will leave with practical strategies to reduce stigma, build supportive relationships, create safer, more inclusive school environments, and advocate for meaningful change within their schools and communities.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Medved

Michelle Medved

Middle School Crossroads Counselor, APS
Hello! I am a Middle School Crossroads Counselor with Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), specializing in substance use prevention and intervention for youth and families following a substance-related school infraction. Whether the incident involves nicotine, THC/marijuana, alcohol... Read More →
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Lisa Searle

Counselor, APS
I am a dedicated school counselor with 14 years of experience serving students in the Crossroads program, supporting adolescents with diverse academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development needs with a main focus on Subtance Use challenges students and families face... Read More →
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Samantha Ashby

Counselor, APS
Samantha Ashby is an APS Crossroads Counselor with 13 years of experience, currently working at Sandia High School. The Crossroads Program provides schoolwide support in substance use prevention and intervention, ensuring all students have access to resources and support. Samantha... Read More →
avatar for Christine Loidolt, LPCC

Christine Loidolt, LPCC

Crossroads Counselor, APS
Christine Loidolt currently works as a Crossroads Counselor for the Albuquerque Public School district. She has been supporting the students and families in New Mexico since 2005 where she began her career in teaching, and transitioned to school and community mental health counseling... Read More →
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Deanna Valdez

Counselor, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Ballroom B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Productivity and Efficiency with Google Tools
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Want to learn some tips and tricks to use Google tools to improve efficiency? Bring your computers and learn some new ways to use Google Tools to improve your every day productivity and efficiency. Have some Docs, Slides, Email, Drive files and more that you would like to look at and improve!
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Garletts

Kristin Garletts

Teacher, APS
Kristin Garletts is an ELA teacher at Volcano Vista High School. She was also an EdTech resource teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools for 4 years. She graduated from NAU and then began her career as a middle school teacher and elementary librarian in Flagstaff, Arizona for 3 years... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

The 6-Cursor Classroom: Rapid Co-Creation with Student Collaboration
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this fast-paced, live-build session, discover how to transform traditional, solitary assignments into high-octane collaborative projects. Using Canva for Education, Kelly and a team of five students will take the stage to demonstrate how a single shared project can evolve from a blank canvas to a professional-grade video and digital portfolio in real-time. Witness the power of simultaneous collaboration: while one student scripts, another animates, a third curates b-roll, and others refine the aesthetic—all under the teacher’s real-time digital supervision. We will move beyond "group work" (where one person does all the typing) and into "synchronous production," where every student has a specialized role and a cursor on the screen.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell

Resource Teacher, APS
Kelly Mitchell considers herself a life-long learner who is continually seeking new programs and apps to enhance student learning. Kelly is a passionate educator with 15 years teaching experience in elementary education and currently an EdTech Support Specialist.. In addition to teaching... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Kiva 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

EC - Waterford Welcome: Winning Ways to Start Strong
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Start your Waterford journey with confidence! PreK educators will explore simple, effective strategies to launch Waterford successfully from day one. Learn how to navigate the student experience on iPads, set up classroom routines, and discover how Waterford supports kindergarten readiness. Walk away with practical tips, clear usage guidance, and ongoing support resources—everything you need to get started and stay successful!
Audience: ALL Preschool EA’s (Mandatory) Preschool Teachers (optional)
Speakers
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Valerie King

Senior Professional Learning Consultant, Waterford
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Ballroom A 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Stop Spinning Your Wheels with iReady Personalized Instruction - sponsored by Curriculum Associates
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn engaging strategies from iReady's National Directors to seamlessly connect student insights with real world, engaging, evidence-based instruction to drive learning gains for all students. Use Personalized Instruction with confidence to help achieve Goal 2: Math Proficiency.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

12:00pm MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The Activate Learning has partnered with OpenSciEd to create an exciting digital learning platform where students can benefit from an interactive, engaging online experience when using the OSE curriculum. Participants will experience first-hand our intuitive digital platform, which features enhancements for the OSE curriculum that make science teaching and learning more accessible.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Marmolejo

Tracy Marmolejo

Educational Liaison, Activate Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
28 Santo Domingo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - Data Collection: Managing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This 50-minute presentation and tutorial session will introduce the components of a behavior intervention plan (BIP). This session will also cover the purpose of BIP fidelity, and how to determine next- steps to support students with a behavior intervention plan. **Required for all NEW Social Emotional Support Teachers ***If Space Available optional for other Social Emotional Support Teachers
Speakers
RK

Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS
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Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS
This is a brief bio.
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Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
16 Acoma 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The Activate Learning has partnered with OpenSciEd to create an exciting digital learning platform where students can benefit from an interactive, engaging online experience when using the OSE curriculum. Participants will experience first-hand our intuitive digital platform, which features enhancements for the OSE curriculum that make science teaching and learning more accessible.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Marmolejo

Tracy Marmolejo

Educational Liaison, Activate Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
28 Santo Domingo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Using IXL to Prepare for SAT and iReady Benchmarks
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we share how IXL is aligned using personalized study plans from benchmark and assessment scores used in the APS district. Participants will learn everything they need for effective implementation of IXL Studywise plans, including best practices for using IXL’s comprehensive curriculum, instructional resources, personalized SAT and iReady study plans, and first-of-its-kind assessment suite to support daily instruction and personalize learning for secondary students.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Schaefer

Katie Schaefer

District Partnership Specialist, IXL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
215 San Miguel 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Don't Get Hacked! Information Security for Educators
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Schools are prime targets for cyber attacks, so Information security is not optional! A single breach can expose thousands of student records, damage your school's reputation, and lead to irreparable consequences for the district and community. But here is the thing: the skills you learn in this session will protect not just your school, but your personal life too! Whether you're handling student data or just trying to keep your family's information safe, this session is your frontline defense. Come and know what the top information security risks and threats in education are, simple but powerful security best practices, and real-life scenario(s) to equip you with the knowledge to protect your classrooms and family information.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Restrepo Jurado

Monica Restrepo Jurado

Information Security & Compliance Administrator, APS
Information Security specialist with over 20 years of experience in information management, including 12 years specializing in information security, and a master’s in information and knowledge management. Successfully led the information security management system and the certification... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
29 Sandia 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About!
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
When you think about National Geographic what are the images that come to mind?  Spectacular photographs, exploration, meaningful articles, might be a few.  How can teachers capture that same excitement, energy, and curiosity with their students?  This session will explore how to generate meaningful language practice in thoughtful and stimulating ways by using great visual content.
Speakers
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Kate Norton

Cengage/National Geographic

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of AI.
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In an era where AI can generate answers instantly, students are losing the ability to think deeply, read critically, and express original ideas. This session introduces "Thinking Is Critical", a practical classroom framework built around the "Read Think Write Connect" model.

As a 26 year Albuquerque Public Schools humanities teacher, I share classroom tested strategies that are structured, differentiated and engaging. This approach has received very positive feedback from APS teachers for its clarity, flexibility, and impact on student engagement. "Thinking Is Critical" is lively, thought provoking and relevant.

Participants will leave with eight ready to use activities, complete slide decks, differentiated readings at three levels, and a clear roadmap for strengthening critical thinking across content areas. The focus is on practical tools that can be implemented immediately to help students think more deeply in an age when thinking matters more than ever.
Speakers
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Michael Garcia

Teacher, APS
Twenty six years in the classroom has reinforced one lesson above all others: thinking is a skill that must be intentionally taught and practiced. My approach combines critical thinking, inquiry, and project based learning to help students become more curious, thoughtful, and independent... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Kiva 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Unit planning, reimagined: Design-driven instruction with Canva
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Imagine being able to effortlessly brainstorm creative activities, student engagement tools, assessment ideas, and save time while creating unit plans from start to finish in one space. With Canva's Visual Suite, Magic Write, Magic Design, and other Al-powered tools, you can! Streamline your workflow, use data to drive instruction, differentiate, and create engaging materials and activities all in one platform with Canva Education.
Speakers
avatar for Amy DeLair

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Bio - Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public schools in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. She is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Halls 1 & 2 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Amira Back-to-School Launch for Teachers
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Join this 50-minute session for an overview of Amira ISIP and Tutor best practices, the latest product features, and the key reports that support effective implementation. We’ll highlight practical strategies, recent updates, and actionable insights to help educators make the most of Amira and drive stronger student outcomes.
Speakers
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Samantha Auddino

Manager, APS
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Sonya Solock

Sr. Customer Success Manager, Amira Learning
I am a former elementary teacher with over 11 years of classroom experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where I still live today. Currently, I serve as a Customer Success Manager at Amira Learning, working closely with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and several districts... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Ballroom A 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

From LETRS to Lively: Literacy Engagement Activities
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores ways to incorporate differentiated and engaging activities in the structured literacy block.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Leonard

Christina Leonard

Consulting Teacher, APS
I am a National Board Certified Teacher with a Wilson level 1 certification and reading endorsement. Teaching literacy is my passion, ELA at Jefferson Middle School for 10 years and K-3 special ed at Osuna for 12 years. As part of my current work with the APS Mentor program, I encourage... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
15 Zuni 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Discourse Practices & Math Talk Rubric with self-assessment
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will unpack the Math Talk Rubric through a collaborative card sort, reflect on their own practice using a self-assessment, and apply the rubric to analyze a classroom video. The session concludes with identifying actionable next steps to strengthen mathematical discourse and move instruction up the rubric.
Speakers
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Tamara Gaudet

Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
220 Ruidoso 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

1:00pm MDT

Unlocking Magic School: From Basics to Next-Level Strategies
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Magic School transforms your teaching workflow. Whether you're just getting started or ready to deepen your practice, this interactive workshop guides you through essential tools and advanced strategies. Learn to create engaging lesson plans, differentiate instruction, generate assessments, and save valuable planning time. Perfect for teachers at all comfort levels who want to harness AI to enhance student learning and reduce workload.
Top 10 Tools I Recommend
Top 10 Tools Explained
Speakers
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Nicholas Marohl

Teacher, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - Reinforcement Systems
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This 50-minute presentation and tutorial session introduces reinforcement - what it is, what it is not, how it is used. This session will dive into reinforcement systems, specifically token economies that best support students in a social emotional support classroom which includes token economies, point systems, implementation and considerations for implementation. **Required for all NEW Social Emotional Support Teachers ***If Space Available optional for other Social Emotional Support Teachers
Speakers
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Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS
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Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS
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Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
16 Acoma 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Foundations of IXL: Essential Tools for Daily Instruction
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn everything they need for effective implementation of IXL in their classroom. Participants will walk away with practices for using IXL’s comprehensive curriculum, instructional resources, and first-of-its-kind assessment suite to support daily instruction and personalize learning.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Schaefer

Katie Schaefer

District Partnership Specialist, IXL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
215 San Miguel 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Empowering Student Voices with Adobe Podcast
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Looking for a new way to have students show their understanding? Adobe Podcasts may be the answer! Bring a laptop to this hands on session and we will learn how to use Adobe Podcasts to create quick and easy podcasts about any topic, in any language. These can then be submitted through Google Classroom or posted to a website for a fun and engaging way for students to interact in a new way with your content. Learn how to record, edit, add music, create graphics, and export podcasts for a new, professional looking, and engaging way to show understanding of content.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Garletts

Kristin Garletts

Teacher, APS
Kristin Garletts is an ELA teacher at Volcano Vista High School. She was also an EdTech resource teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools for 4 years. She graduated from NAU and then began her career as a middle school teacher and elementary librarian in Flagstaff, Arizona for 3 years... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Mentoring a Student Teacher?? Tips for Success!!
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
If you are hosting a student teacher this year, this session is for you! How do I tell my student teacher they need to improve? How do I help them with lesson plans? How do I step away? How do we both teach our students in a meaningful way? We will share insights on effectively working with a student teacher and facing these difficult conversations head on!
Speakers
avatar for Marjori Krebs

Marjori Krebs

Director of Licensure, UNM
I can't wait to meet all of you at the conference! I've been working with Kathy and Ellen for over 30 years and am always inspired, entertained, and in awe of their work! I look forward to sharing Designing the Future with you, our new Middle School curriculum to guide young people to use their own gifts and passions to make the world a better place. See you soon... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
15 Zuni 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Pear Deck Learning: AI Teacher Tools
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Elevate your Pear Deck experience by harnessing the power of AI! In this session, we will explore the Pear Deck Learning suite. Since APS teachers already have Pro access to Pear Deck, we’ll dive straight into how these AI-driven tools integrate seamlessly to save you time and personalize instruction. You will learn how to generate engaging bell-ringers instantly with Pear Start, create gamified practice sets in Pear Practice, and use AI to draft standards-aligned evaluations in Pear Assessment. Leave this session with a toolkit of AI features that connect directly back to your favorite Pear Deck slides to foster an interactive, data-driven classroom.
Speakers
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Alexa Firstbrook

Go Guardian
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Kiva 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Safe Zone - LGBTQ+ Sensitivity
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course will focus on creating safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and families. This course, in conjunction with Safe Zone - Law & APS Policy will provide you with the requirement needed to get a Safe Zone lanyard or sign.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Ballroom B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

2:00pm MDT

Amira
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
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Kelly Schatz

Partnership Manager, Amira Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
 

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