APS Rising Educator Summit 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am MDT

STF - Leveraging Intentional Partnerships in the Classroom

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will engage in dialogue to define what it means to be a strategic partner and explore how community partners can support classroom learning through Community Schools Key Practice 4: Rigorous Community-Connected Classroom Instruction. They will brainstorm Genius Hour topics and expanded learning opportunities aligned with the APS Profile of a Graduate, connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences. Participants will then develop a prototype blueprint for implementing their idea, identifying the roles of each stakeholder group to ensure shared responsibility. They will also build an understanding of the importance of data collection and creating mutually beneficial relationships with community partners to support sustainable and impactful work.

Speakers

Angel Ronquillo

CSIC, APS

Francela Valdez

Teacher, APS

Cristina Benitez

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
120 Dona Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, STF- Sustaining the Future

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Community & Family Engagement
Area EAST Building- Main Level

1:00pm MDT

STF - From Frameworks to Action: Aligning Community Schools and Magnet Work for Impact

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

21 Jemez

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how schools can move beyond initiative overload to create coherence and impact across multiple frameworks. At Rio Grande High School, leaders aligned Community School practices, Magnet Standards, and district priorities through a "Theme of the Month" approach that makes this work visible and actionable for students, families, and staff. Participates will engage in hands-on activities to map their own school initiatives, identify overlaps, and design practical next steps for alignment. This session provides tools and strategies to strengthen partnerships, reduce initiative fatigue, and create more coherent, student-centered systems. Educators will leave with an alignment map and actionable ideas they can immediately apply in their context.

Speakers

Antoinette Valenzuela

Principal, APS

Claire Wood

Assistant Principal, APS

The Magnet Implementation Team, a dynamic blend of educators, epitomizes innovation and collaborative change. They thrive on adaptability and a diverse skill set, continuous learning, and implementing change. Magnet schools are a diverse learning environment where all staff members... Read More →

Jessica Ward

CSIC, APS

Christy Green

Stem Implementation Coach, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
21 Jemez 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

☀️ High School (9-12), STF- Sustaining the Future

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Community & Family Engagement
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

From Supports to Impact: The Evolution of Community Schools

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT

17 Apache

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to explore the Evolution of Community Schools, a session designed to help educators and leaders transition from a "wraparound support" model toward one centered on rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction. This session focuses on strengthening Shared Governance, demonstrating how to align Community School Councils, Instructional Councils, and Principal Advisory Councils to create a unified vision for student success. Participants will explore the career-connected learning continuum—moving from elementary career exposure and middle school exploration to high school experiential learning—and discover how the community school strategy serves as the vital thread connecting them all.

Speakers

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Community & Family Engagement
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

10:00am MDT

Angel Ronquillo

Francela Valdez

Cristina Benitez

1:00pm MDT

Antoinette Valenzuela

Claire Wood

Jessica Ward

Christy Green

1:00pm MDT

Bryan Garcia

Robert Donovan

ABC Community School Partnership Team

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