APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

10:00am MDT

Counselors - Comprehensive Counseling Program Overview (required role group session) Ballroom BVicki Price

HEALTH - Seconds Save Lives: Hands-Only CPR & AED Essentials 17 ApacheMartha Mowry • Sean Sanchez

IGS/SCS -Using District Supported Curriculum to Improve Outcomes for Students on Alternate Assessment 210 TijerasKara McCrummen

Library- From Standards to Action: Building District-wide Priorities for School Libraries 220 RuidosoSara Sabol

PE ES/MS - A) Coordination School of Juggling - B) Advocating for Physical Education 140 AztecLana Bolin • Tim Tribou • Derek Metzgar

VAPA - One Vision, Many Voices: Aligning Visual and Performing Arts K-12 (ALL VAPA Teachers) Halls 1 & 2Michelle Sanchez St. Andre • Antonio Romero • Joe Gershin

Connection Creates Community 30 TaosShantail Miller • Jeanette Martinez

EC - Preschool Home Visiting and Family Engagement Ballroom AAllison Gabaldon

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses & Health Assistants) for SY 26/27 - AM Session 115 BrazosKelli Bishop • Amy Baker

SSSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads -Part 1 Suite A/BRamses Leyva Gonzalez • Jeanie Stark • Daphne Strader • Kathleen Yeppa • Shaylee Rodriguez

DIAG/PSYCH - New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (2026 Update) 230 PecosLisa Oliphant

APE - Adapted PE Teacher Special Education PD Fall 2026 16 AcomaElizabeth Hudson

11:00am MDT

Academies of Albuquerque Teaming - Academies Cohorts 1 & 2 Schools Halls 1 & 2MariSol Fraga • Shelly Kinnunen

Library - Secondary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Middle and High School Libraries 210 TijerasRachel Altobelli

Library- Elementary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Elementary School Libraries 220 RuidosoSara Sabol

PE ES/MS - A) National Boards Information for PE teachers B) Yoga for Physical Education 140 AztecChase Clark • Maya Gorum

TLCs - Designing Your Coaching Entry Strategy 15 ZuniMarissa Bannerman • Kelly Mitchell

VAPA - Elementary Visual Arts Scope and Sequence - Elementary Visual Arts 130 CimarronCassidy Williamson • Emma Tietgens

VAPA - Planning with Purpose - Secondary Visual Arts Suite E/FResa Oglesby • Orlando Ramirez • René Palomares

VAPA - Starting a Specialized Class- Secondary Visual Arts Suite DLisa Gillett • Kelly Luzzi • Julie Stuart • Leah Caruso • Ricki Kain

VAPA - Taiko Drumming: Promoting Student Engagement in the Music Classroom - Elementary Performing Arts 120 Dona AnaAlyssa Anaya

EC - CLASS and PBC: What is the connection? Ballroom ALaura Wallin

HEALTH - Voices of our Youth: 2023 NM-YRRS Bernalillo County and Statewide Data and Trends 17 ApacheRobyn Viera

12:00pm MDT

New Year, New Head Teacher Suite A/BKatelyn Cordova

PE ES/MS - A) Middle School and Elementary School Alignment B) Integrating Stations in to PE lessons 140 AztecTim Tribou • Carley Campbell

SES/EAs - The Comprehensive classroom for Social Emotional Support : Components of a SES classroom 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

VAPA - Curricular Alignment in the music classroom and College and Career Readiness in Theatre - Secondary Performing Arts 115 BrazosLuis Devargas • Emily Awes • Carolyn Steplowski • Lucian Johnson Matson • Camille Kelly • Rebecca Simons • Dale Simpkins • Erica Photiades • Alan Trevizo • Liam Murphy • Robyn Clarke • Eduardo Trujillo • Cole Raison • Evan Aguilar • Elena Maietta • Donovan Perea • Omar Villanueva • Charlie Anderson • Natalie Perkoff • Rafael Videria

VAPA - The Skin You’re In: Using Tone in Self-Portraits - Elementary Visual Arts Suite DAmanda Clattenburg

VAPA - Trauma Informed Practice for the Art Room - Elementary Visual Arts Suite E/FSabrina Luck

OT/PT - The Organized Therapist: AI, Tech, and Time Saving Systems 110 GalisteoLucille Lopez • Darla Nore

IGS/SCS - MLSS: What It Means for Students on Alternate Assessment 210 TijerasKara McCrummen • Rochelle Allen

VAPA - Collaborative Art and Community - Secondary Visual Arts 120 Dona AnaMackenzie Farel

Family Liasons - Strong Start, Lasting Impact: Preparing, planning, and positioning yourself for a successful school year 130 CimarronNaomi Bowers

Transition Assessments with a focus on Self Determination 19 IsletaLila Ramirez

PE - Soccer for Success Training (Part 1 & 2) Hall 3Ann Paulls-Neal • Lisa Perry • Nathan Gaudreault

1:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - Data Collection: Managing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

VAPA - Developing Musical Concepts Through Children’s Literature - Elementary Performing Arts Suite DRose Dominguez

VAPA - Drama Games and Activities for the Classroom, Club, or Genius Hour. - Elementary Performing Arts Suite E/FDiane Marino

VAPA - Enchantment Awards Character workshop for Theatre - Drama Secondary Performing Arts 25 NavajoDale Simpkins • Cole Raison

VAPA- Special Topics or Continued Curricular Alignment for Music - Secondary Performing Arts Developing Musical Concepts Through Children’s Literature 230 PecosChristina Young • Sigrid Karlstrom • Gabriel Velasco • Rebecca Simons • Brian Weller • Natalie Bonelli • Nathan Matherne • David Sorensen • Eduardo Trujillo • Jordan Sayre • Alfredo Cordova • Tyler North • Stephen Snowdwn Jr

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses only) for SY 26/27 - PM Session 115 BrazosKelli Bishop • Amy Baker

SSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads - Part 2 Suite A/BRamses Leyva Gonzalez • Jeanie Stark • Daphne Strader • Kathleen Yeppa • Shaylee Rodriguez

1:30pm MDT

IGS/SCS - AAC Meets ULS: Engaging Students with Communication Needs in Instruction 210 TijerasKara McCrummen • Jessica Queen • Lisa Mick • Natalie Salas

OT/PT - Alternative Pencils 110 GalisteoLucille Lopez • Darla Nore

2:00pm MDT

HEALTH - Suicide Prevention 25 NavajoTina Gray

SES/EAs - Reinforcement Systems 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

VAPA - Rooted in Connections: The Tree of Life Interdisciplinary Workshop- Elementary Visual Arts Suite E/FKeely Mackey-Gonzales

VAPA - Special Topics or Pattern Concert Planning and Shared Repertoire Selection for Music and Drama Festival Planning- Secondary Performing Arts 140 AztecWilliam Gonzales • Camille Kelly • Dale Simpkins • Cole Raison • Catherine Cunningham • Chris Smith

VAPA - Station Rotation: Designing Targeted Centers for Student Growth - Elementary Performing Arts 120 Dona AnaEmily Lah • Lauren Damany

VAPA - Weaving Techniques for Young Hands - Elementary Visual Arts Suite DKelli Credle

Setting Up the Classroom for Success: Preventing and Responding to Common Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings Ballroom ASarabeth Dominguez

1:00pm MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Adapted PE Referral process B)National PE standards via SHAPE America 140 AztecMargaret Hornbeck • Elizabeth Hudson • Caitlin Abraham