APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

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

17 Apache

Limited Capacity seats available

For Health Teachers: Join Project Heart Start for a high-impact, hands-on training designed to give you the skills and confidence to act in a cardiac emergency. This session covers the "Big Four" life-saving skills: Hands-Only CPR, AED operation, recognizing a heart attack, and the Heimlich Maneuver. Participants will practice with mannequins and trainers to ensure they are ready to step in when...
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Speakers

Martha Mowry

New Mexico Heart Institute Foundation

Sean Sanchez

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

Role Group - Health Teachers

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

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

Role Group - IGS/SCS Teachers & EAs

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

210 Tijeras

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to use district-supported curriculum to boost outcomes for students on alternate assessment. This session breaks down Essential Elements, DLM, and high-quality instructional materials into practical, classroom-ready strategies that support meaningful growth and access to grade-level content and standards.

Speakers

Kara McCrummen

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

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

Role Group - Librarians, MS/HS Librarians, ES Librarians

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

220 Ruidoso

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...
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Speakers

Sara Sabol

APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Coordination School of Juggling - B) Advocating for Physical Education

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

140 Aztec

Limited Capacity seats available

On one side of the room, Lana and Omar from the Coordination School of juggling will present on the benefits of incorporating Juggling into your PE program, and give a demonstration on one of the lessons they teach with the students.
On the other Side, PE teachers will learn how to advocate for their Physical education program to best serve their students.

Speakers

Lana Bolin

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Coordination School of Juggling

Tim Tribou

Teacher, APS

Derek Metzgar

Teacher, APS

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

Role Group - PE Teachers, ES/MS PE

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

10:00am MDT

VAPA - One Vision, Many Voices: Aligning Visual and Performing Arts K-12 (ALL VAPA Teachers)

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

Halls 1 & 2

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...
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Speakers

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 →

Antonio Romero

Director, APS

Joe Gershin

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

Role Group - VAPA, VAPA All

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

10:00am MDT

Musical Voices of the Hispanic Diaspora in the United States

☀️ High School (9-12), SOCIAL STUDIES

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

70 Tewa

Limited Capacity seats available

Under the premise that when our Spanish students create, culture comes alive, this interactive workshop for SLA teachers presents dynamic and effective strategies, tested in SLA2, that place the student at the center of learning. By comparing two musical genres created or transformed by Hispanic communities in the United States, the workshop proposes an approach in which students research,...
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Speakers

Sonia Balasch

Teacher, APS

Sonia Balasch is an educator and scholar with more than two decades of teaching experience at both the secondary and university levels across the United States. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of New Mexico and a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics... Read More →

Fabiola Pacheco

Bilingual Coordinator, APS

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

PD for Using Amplify Classroom - (previously Desmos Classroom)

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

27 Picuris

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, Teachers will be the students and experience Amplify Classroom. Amplify Math is a structured, problem-based approach and builds on students’ curiosity while strategically developing math fluency and lasting grade-level understanding.

Speakers

Anthony Orton

Teacher, APS

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

☀️ High School (9-12), MATH

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Promoting Student Activism: Integrating Civic Involvement in Teaching

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

60 Chaco

Limited Capacity seats available

Your students are seeking ways to impact the world around them. Connecting learning to real-world issues: Makes school more meaningful, Helps students see the relevance of history, civics, and literacy, Encourages long-term civic participation, Promotes fairness and inclusion, Ensures diverse perspectives are heard. Join us to workshop real-world strategies to help your students engage and...
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Speakers

Denis Day

Teacher, APS

Nicholas Depascal

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

☀️ High School (9-12)

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Multiliteracy Notetaking for Translanguaging Border Literacies

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

21 Jemez

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces the Multiliteracy Dialogic Notetaker, a pedagogical tool designed to deepen language and literacy development while centering translanguaging and border literacies in bilingual and multilingual classrooms. Used in an AP Bilingual U.S. History classroom, this approach reframes note-taking as meaning-making rather than simple transcription. Students engage their full...
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Speakers

Juan Ortega

Teacher, APS

Mishelle Jurado

TCL, APS

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

⛅ Secondary (6-12), ELD

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Teaching History through Exhibit Design

⛅ Secondary (6-12), SOCIAL STUDIES

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

25 Navajo

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will get the chance to participate in NMHIM’s “mini” exhibit design project and learn how to implement exhibit design principles in their classrooms. Using museum grade replicas from the museum’s collections, educators will learn through hands on experience the value of exhibit design principles in teaching history and how they can integrate NMHIM resources into their classroom.

Speakers

Alexander King

New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerence Museum

Lewis Twite

New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerence Museum

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

To Alg or Not to Alg: Can we Teach Geometry Even if Our Students Aren't at Grade Level with Algebra?

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

65 Hopi

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...
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Speakers

Sarah Schmitz

Teacher, APS

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

⛅ Secondary (6-12), MATH

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Deeper Personalized Learning
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Be a Google Guru: 50 Google Workspace & AI Ideas Every Educator Should Know

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

Kiva

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...
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Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

Beyond the IEP: Practical Accommodations for Every Learner

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

22 San Juan

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to move beyond paperwork and get to the heart of achievement? Join this energetic, hands-on session to transform how we approach student support. Instead of seeing accommodations as a "compliance check," we’ll explore how the APS Promising Practice of Student Success Systems serves as a bridge to high-level mastery. What You’ll Experience: Collaborative Inquiry: Work with peers across...
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Speakers

Allison Stepp

Teacher, APS

Hi, I'm Allison! I'm a special education teacher with 14 years of experience working with high school students with diverse learning and communication needs. I currently teach in a self-contained Social Communication Skills program and serve as a Department Chair.I'm passionate about... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
22 San Juan 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

BINGO 101: Tracking positive behaviors and growing school culture

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

235 Mesilla

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...
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Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

Boosting Literacy & Problem-Solving with Writable Across ELA and Math Classrooms - Sponsored by HMH

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

Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)

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...
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Speakers

Ben Hermance

Content Specialist, HMH

Kathy Doyle

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

⭐ All Grades or Staff, ELA

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Main Level

10:00am MDT

Compassionate and Supportive Behavior Interventions

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

Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for a panel discussion with four different perspectives of behavioral support. This panel, with the combined experience of supporting APS students and staff with challenging behaviors for 80+ years, consist of a Transitional Specialist, a Behavior Management Specialist, a Resource Teacher, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Speakers

Donna Crockett

Resource Teacher, APS

Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS

Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS

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Vercye Thompson

Behavior Management Specialist, APS

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

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

Connecting Skills, Habits and Mindsets to Classroom Content

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

130 Cimarron

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will have an opportunity to learn in detail about Self-Efficacy, Social Awareness, Self-Regulation, Perseverance and Sense of Belonging from school staff and how they incorporate and connect the domains into classroom content.

Speakers

Desiree Springer

Principal, APS

Brandi Raimondi

Teacher, APS

Lapifany Campos

Chief Academic Officer, APS

Kevin Facer

Chief Academic Officer, APS

Anna Dehererra

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

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area EAST Building- Main Level

10:00am MDT

Connection Creates Community

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

30 Taos

Limited Capacity seats available

We recognize that many students come to school carrying the effects of stress, trauma, or difficult life experiences. This session highlights the important role educators play in providing stability, care, and guidance. Participants will explore how educators can create dialogue that can help create safe, supportive environments that promote healing and resilience for all students. This engaging...
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Speakers

Shantail Miller

Director of Student Behavioral Threat Assessment & Integrated Support, APS

Jeanette Martinez

Social worker, APS

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

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year!

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Hall 4, this expansive space is your destination to roam around, visit all of the partner tables, and learn as you go. Take a breather between your breakout sessions to connect with dozens of internal APS departments and discover innovative classroom tools from an...
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Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Hall 4 (main level east building) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Expo Hall
PD Focus Area Partner Session

10:00am MDT

Maximizing Neuroplasticity and Mindset in Your Classroom

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Classroom Behavior Strategies

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

110 Galisteo

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...
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Speakers

Cathy Gamble

Consulting Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area EAST Building- Main Level

10:00am MDT

STF - Leveraging Intentional Partnerships in the Classroom

⭐ All Grades or Staff, STF- Sustaining the Future

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

120 Dona Ana

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...
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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

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

10:00am MDT

Unlock creativity with Canva Education

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

215 San Miguel

Limited Capacity seats available

Come explore the endless possibilities for creating in Canva Education! Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva homepage and editor, experiment with a variety of ways to get started designing, and learn editing tips and tricks to create visually engaging classroom resources such as presentations, posters, and infographics.

Speakers

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 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
215 San Miguel 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

EC - Preschool Home Visiting and Family Engagement

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

Ballroom A

Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn the ins and outs of preschool home visiting! In this session, we will review key requirements and expectations to ensure a smooth start to the year. We’ll also introduce our exciting new Home Visiting Backpacks, packed with tools to help you launch powerful family engagement from the very first visit.

Speakers

Allison Gabaldon

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

🌄 Early Childhood/Pre-K

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

A 10-Minute Routine for Joyful, Deep Math Thinking

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

19 Isleta

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...
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Speakers

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

🌇 Elementary (K-5), MATH

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Benefits of using the Gradebook for the Elementary SBPR

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

23 Nambe

Limited Capacity seats available

In an era of data-driven instruction, the bridge between daily classroom activity and official reporting must be seamless. This training focuses on mastering the Standards-Based Progress Report (SBPR) integration within your grade book. By aligning assignment entry with reporting templates, educators can eliminate the "end-of-term crunch" and provide stakeholders with a crystal-clear view of...
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Speakers

Jude Garcia

Senior Administrator, APS

Esperanza Ruiz Sanchez

APS

Kina Richardson

Assistant Systems Administrator, APS

Patricia Salaz

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Create, Capture, and Connect: Elevating Instruction with Seesaw

🌇 Elementary (K-5), DIGITAL TOOLS

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

32 Tesuque

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive session, participants will explore how to design meaningful, standards-aligned learning experiences that empower students to create, capture, and reflect on their learning. Educators will actively engage with Seesaw’s multimodal tools to make student thinking visible, differentiate instruction, and strengthen home-school connections.

Speakers

Yvonne Post

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Work Smarter Not Harder: Developing Effective IEP Goals to Target Decoding and/or Writing

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

15 Zuni

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will guide participants in considering key concepts students need instructionally for decoding, reading fluency and writing. Additionally, participants will be provided with exemplar goals that align to students’ needs. Participants will be given time to explore current IEP goals of students they serve and will be able to collaboratively plan on the instruction and progress...
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Speakers

Tawnya Yates

Resource Teacher, APS

Tawnya Yates is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and former Board Member for the Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She has worked as a reading interventionist in the public schools serving students with dyslexia in both general and special education... Read More →

Meghan Chambers

Resource Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Building Arts Integrated Units

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

10 Anasazi

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

Victoria Chan

Teacher, APS

Gabrielle Chavez

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Feedback: The Fuel of Authentic Learning

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

240 La Cienega

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...
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Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

Leveling Up Genius Hour Through PBL

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), SCIENCE

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

18 Cochiti

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...
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Speakers

Katelyn Shinas Bird

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

STF - Getting Started with Outdoor Learning: Simple Routines for Any Classroom

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), STF- Sustaining the Future

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

31 Santa Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to take learning outside but not sure where to start? This interactive session introduces simple, high-impact outdoor learning routines that any teacher can implement immediately. No field trip required. Participants will experience quick, repeatable strategies such as observation routines, nature journaling, and structured discussion protocols that support engagement, behavior, and...
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Speakers

Charles Ciernia

Resource Teacher, APS

Hi, I'm Charlie Ciernia, a resource teacher supporting PreK-5 outdoor learning, nature journaling, and project-based learning. I'm one of the lead teachers for the Los Padillas Wildlife Sanctuary Signature Academic Field Experience, where students engage in hands-on, place-based... Read More →

Jennifer Wimberly

Teacher, APS

Monie Corona

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

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), SCIENCE

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

28 Santo Domingo

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

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

Wrapping Around Your Shared Roster: Co‑Designed Interventions for Every Learner

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), Data Analysis

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

20 Laguna

Limited Capacity seats available

This session centers on the power of shared responsibility for students. Teams learn how to use common data, structured protocols, and collaborative planning to design coordinated academic and relational supports. Emphasis is placed on moving from individual problem‑solving to collective ownership of student success.

Speakers

Sara Cook

Teacher, APS

I love connecting with educators who are passionate about supporting the whole child. Let's talk about creating strong teaching teams, providing wraparound services in middle schools, removing barriers to student success, and designing systems that move students beyond compliance... Read More →

Jessica Short

Dean of Students, APS

Brie Dillon

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses & Health Assistants) for SY 26/27 - AM Session

Role Group - Nurses, Health Assistants

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am MDT

115 Brazos

Limited Capacity seats available

Nurses Services Required Role Group PD - The Nursing Services Resource Team will provide vital information and updates for the upcoming school year. This PD is for both School Nurses and Health Assistants.

Speakers

Kelli Bishop

Nursing Services, APS

Amy Baker

APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am MDT
115 Brazos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

10:00am MDT

SSSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads -Part 1

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Suite A/B

Limited Capacity seats available

PART 1: This session will introduce new Student Success Systems Resource Teachers (SSSRTs) to the foundational beliefs, structures, and practices that support strong student success systems. Training components will build on each other and facilitate participants’ understanding of their role and school systems and initiatives that align to foster strong relationships, tiered data driven...
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Speakers

Ramses Leyva Gonzalez

APS

Jeanie Stark

SSS Resource Teacher and APS Consultant, APS

My name is Jeanie Stark, and I am honored and humbled to call myself an educator. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Special Education from West Texas A&M University and am highly qualified in Reading, Social Studies, and Mathematics at the... Read More →

Daphne Strader

Senior Director, APS

Kathleen Yeppa

APS

Shaylee Rodriguez

Assistant Manager, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Suite A/B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - SSS RTs

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

10:00am MDT

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

Role Group - Diagnosticians & School Psychologists, SE Eval Staff

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:50pm MDT

230 Pecos

Limited Capacity seats available

The 2026 New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM) updates focus on special education compliance timelines, updated evaluation and eligibility worksheets, and added guidance designed to support consistent, high-quality evaluations statewide

Speakers

Lisa Oliphant

Executive Director, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:50pm MDT
230 Pecos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

10:00am MDT

APE - Adapted PE Teacher Special Education PD Fall 2026

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:30pm MDT

16 Acoma

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

Elizabeth Hudson

APE Teacher, APS

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

Role Group - Adapted PE Teachers

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

POSTERS- Action, Inclusion, and Achievement: Empowering Every Learner - Content Focus Posters ( 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we bridge the gap between classroom instruction and meaningful student achievement? This series of presentations offers practical pathways for fostering critical thinking and civic engagement while providing essential academic support. Explore how project-based civic research allows students to pitch real-world solutions to community stakeholders and school boards. Then, gain actionable...
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Speakers

Kathleen Hughes

Program Director, Teach Democracy

Kathleen Hughes joined Teach Democracy in 2022 as a program director, working on various programs and as a curriculum writer. Prior to Teach Democracy, she spent eight years as a high school STEM teacher and was a moderator for the high school Mock Trial program. She is a graduate... Read More →

Andrew Marcus

Teacher, APS

Michael Nair

Teacher, APS

Irene Gonzales

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MDT
La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower Level 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area SkyBridge- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

Academies of Albuquerque Teaming - Academies Cohorts 1 & 2 Schools

Role Group - Academies of Albuquerque- Cohort Schools

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Halls 1 & 2

Limited Capacity seats available

This is your time to connect after the June PD about teaming. Come to this session with your Academy Teams to collaborate on what teaming will look like in your Academy this year. Cohort 1 (Cibola HS, Highland HS, Manzano HS) and Cohort 2(Albuquerque HS, Del Norte HS, Eldorado HS, Rio Grande HS, Valley HS, West Mesa HS)

Speakers

MariSol Fraga

Executive Director, APS

Shelly Kinnunen

Director, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Halls 1 & 2 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

11:00am MDT

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

Role Group - Librarians, MS/HS Librarians

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

210 Tijeras

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

Rachel Altobelli

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
210 Tijeras 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

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

Role Group - Librarians, ES Librarians

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

220 Ruidoso

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

Sara Sabol

APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
220 Ruidoso 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

PE ES/MS - A) National Boards Information for PE teachers B) Yoga for Physical Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

140 Aztec

Limited Capacity seats available

A) Conversation and strategies to help make the National Board Process for PE teachers less daunting. B) presentation on the benefits of including yoga in your PE program, and give a demonstration on one of the lessons they teach with the students.

Speakers

Chase Clark

Teacher, APS

Maya Gorum

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
140 Aztec 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - PE Teachers, ES/MS PE

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

11:00am MDT

TLCs - Designing Your Coaching Entry Strategy

Role Group - TLC, Professional Growth

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

15 Zuni

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

Marissa Bannerman

Resource Teacher, APS

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 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
15 Zuni 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

VAPA - Elementary Visual Arts Scope and Sequence - Elementary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

130 Cimarron

Limited Capacity seats available

A presentation of our brand new Elementary Visual Arts scope and sequence guide. We will learn how to use this resource to create your own curriculum map for the upcoming school year. Please bring your charged laptop.

Speakers

Cassidy Williamson

Teacher: Itinerant Art, APS

Emma Tietgens

Teacher: Itinerant Art, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
130 Cimarron 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

11:00am MDT

VAPA - Planning with Purpose - Secondary Visual Arts

Role Group - VAPA, Secondary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Suite E/F

Limited Capacity seats available

In this first half of the session, Orlando Ramirez (Rio Grande HS) and René Palomares (APS VAPA) will show AI tools to help in your planning process. Tools in Notebook LM and Magic School will be reviewed to help create efficient ways to prepare art lessons and your curriculum. (30 min.) In the second half of this session, Making and Using Sketchbooks, join art teacher, Resa Oglesby (Manzano HS)...
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Speakers

Resa Oglesby

Teacher, APS

Orlando Ramirez

Teacher, APS

René Palomares

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Suite E/F 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

VAPA - Starting a Specialized Class- Secondary Visual Arts

Role Group - VAPA, Secondary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Suite D

Limited Capacity seats available

In the first half of this session, join a panel of teachers from across the district as they discuss their specialized class offerings. Hear more about how they advocated and brought about unique courses that can be offered through your visual arts department! (30 min) The second half of this specialized class session is Print Shop - Engaging Students in Real World Experiences. Join Leah Caruso to...
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Speakers

Lisa Gillett

Teacher, APS

Kelly Luzzi

Teacher, APS

MFA/EdS
Endorsements: Visual Art, History and TESOL

Julie Stuart

Teacher, APS

Leah Caruso

Teacher, APS

Ricki Kain

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Suite D 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

VAPA - Taiko Drumming: Promoting Student Engagement in the Music Classroom - Elementary Performing Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

120 Dona Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will engage in a fully immersive Taiko drumming pedagogical experience. Aligning with Guardrail 3: High Quality Curriculum & Instruction, teachers will learn how to create a culturally & linguistic responsive classroom through Taiko drumming with differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Speakers

Alyssa Anaya

Itinerant Music, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
120 Dona Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

11:00am MDT

Blackout Poetry as a Critical Tool: A Third Space Speculation

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

240 La Cienega

Limited Capacity seats available

Blackout poetry is a well-known and widely used activity in ELA classrooms. Yet, its full possibilities as a literacy practice attuned to reading and writing have not been adequately explored. It is typically used as a creative writing activity geared towards artistic expression, but it can also be used to read and write texts in nearly any context, including AP English, history, and even science...
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Speakers

Nicholas Depascal

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
240 La Cienega 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

☀️ High School (9-12), ELA

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

28 Santo Domingo

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

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

☀️ High School (9-12), SCIENCE

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

I Didn't Know it Did That...What Else Can I Do With My Class Set of TI Nspires?

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

19 Isleta

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...
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Speakers

Sarah Schmitz

Teacher, APS

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

☀️ High School (9-12), MATH

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Classroom Management Through Accountability, Responsibility and Positivity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

110 Galisteo

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will plan for their first few days of school. They will: Create class norms Set expectations for classroom behavior Establish class routines and procedures Produce a script to introduce themselves to their students Plan one academic activity (for the first day of school) Plan one engaging, enthusiasm generating activity Develop a tight lesson plan for Day One Develop loose lesson...
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Speakers

Louise Menking

Teacher, APS

This is my 19th year at Harrison Middle School. I'm licensed to teach ELA, TESOL, Social Studies, Science, and FACS (Home Ec). I just renewed my National Board Certification for English Language Arts, Early Adolescence. I'm currently teaching ELD, ELA and FACS. I am passionate about... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
110 Galisteo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⛅ Secondary (6-12)

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area EAST Building- Main Level

11:00am MDT

STF - Designing Real-World Learning That Engages: Finance, Environmental STEM, and Inquiry

⛅ Secondary (6-12), STF- Sustaining the Future

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

31 Santa Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how real-world scenarios can transform student engagement by connection personal finance concepts with Environmental STEM themes. Teachers will experience and design learning opportunities that center inquiry, student voice, and authentic decision-making. Through practical examples and collaborative planning, participants will see how financial literacy can extend beyond...
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Speakers

Priscilla Del Aguila

Teacher, APS

My name is Priscilla Del Aguila. I am a National Board's Certified teacher with 11 years of Middle and High School school experience at Albuquerque Public Schools. Endorsed in Social Studies, TESOL, and Health. I work at Rio Grande High School, as the IMPAC and Personal Finance teacher... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
31 Santa Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Designing for Everyone: 5 Universal Barriers That Impact Learning (and How to Plan Around Them)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Ballroom B

Limited Capacity seats available

Instructional breakdowns are rarely random. Many barriers to learning, such as language complexity, cognitive load, representation, insufficient background knowledge, and executive functioning demands, are predictable at the planning stage. This session introduces five universal barriers that impact access and engagement across content areas. Participants will explore why these barriers...
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Speakers

Jennifer English

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Ballroom B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year!

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hall 4 (main level east building) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Expo Hall
PD Focus Area Partner Session

11:00am MDT

Game on: Craft interactive challenges with Canva Code

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

215 San Miguel

Limited Capacity seats available

Dive into the dynamic world of Canva Code in this engaging session where you’ll learn to design unique, interactive learning challenges tailored to every grade level and subject area (no coding experience required!). Discover a spectrum of game creation options: from carnival attractions and TV game shows, to video games and decision-based pathways, the opportunities are endless in Canva! This...
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Speakers

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
215 San Miguel 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

GoGuardian for Student Communication, Monitoring, and Blocking

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

235 Mesilla

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

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

Modernizing the Classroom with the New Gradebook

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

23 Nambe

Limited Capacity seats available

The New Gradebook, a comprehensive visual and functional evolution of our classic grading interface. This update isn't just a cosmetic refresh; it is a strategic tool designed to reduce administrative overhead, foster collaboration, and streamline the digital workflow for modern educators. The New Gradebook is designed to let teachers focus on what they do best: teaching. By centralizing tools and...
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Speakers

Jude Garcia

Senior Administrator, APS

Esperanza Ruiz Sanchez

APS

Kina Richardson

Assistant Systems Administrator, APS

Patricia Salaz

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
23 Nambe 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Putting Students in the Driver's Seat: Critical Thinking + Problem-Solving with MagicSchool - Sponsored by Magic School AI

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)

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...
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Speakers

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 →

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Main Level

11:00am MDT

Read&Write

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

27 Picuris

Limited Capacity seats available

All APS students and staff have access to Read&Write, come and explore this toolbar with me on how to provide this INCLUSIVE PRACTICE while implementing the most powerful technology tool for supporting diverse learners. Read&Write has a wide variety of accessibility features including text to speech, translations, vocabulary support, study tools, word prediction, speech recognition, topic...
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Speakers

Delana Robles

Resource Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
27 Picuris 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

The Science of Learning: From Engagement to Retention

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Kiva

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...
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Speakers

Elizabeth Rafi

Resource Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Using Panorama Data for Insight to Students

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

The Panorama survey is administered twice a year to grades 3 to 12 to capture student voice and provide insight on perseverance, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and social awareness. The results along with grades, attendance, and behavior data provides educators with information that helps support the whole child in a relevant and timely way. This hands-on workshop will help educators explore...
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Speakers

Laura Valdez

Director, School Climate, APS

I help schools increase their Goal 4 skills, habits, and mindsets outcomes and establish a Culture of Care in their school community.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Ballroom C 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Data

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

EC - CLASS and PBC: What is the connection?

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Ballroom A

Limited Capacity seats available

Prepare for the upcoming Fall 2026 observation window with confidence. This session covers everything you need to know about the CLASS Observation and CLASS Environmental Observation processes. Learn what observers look for—including teacher-student, peer-to-peer, and colleague interactions—and how to navigate your CLASS Feedback Meeting. Finally, we will explore how your scores connect to...
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Speakers

Laura Wallin

Preschool Coach, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Ballroom A 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🌄 Early Childhood/Pre-K

PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

11:00am MDT

Discover Seesaw AI: Smarter Tools for the Elementary Classroom

🌇 Elementary (K-5), DIGITAL TOOLS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

32 Tesuque

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how Seesaw’s enhanced instructional tools and built-in AI are purposefully designed to save teachers time, boost creativity, and strengthen student engagement. From creative tool enhancements to data-driven insights, you’ll walk away ready to deliver meaningful, joyful learning experiences that meet every learner where they are.

Speakers

Yvonne Post

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
32 Tesuque 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Beast Academy & Math Mindsets for Elementary Students

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), MATH

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

25 Navajo

Limited Capacity seats available

Is math a subject to be feared or a playground to be explored? This session focuses on Mathematical Mindsets—the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practice that transform students into problem solvers. We move beyond "getting the right answer" to embracing persistence and logical reasoning. You’ll learn to create "low floor, high ceiling" environments where every student thinks like a...
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Speakers

Rachel Dostal

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
25 Navajo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

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

Role Group - Health Teachers, Data Analysis

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

17 Apache

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for a detailed overview of the 2023 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS) results. The session will discuss the 2023 NM-YRRS findings for Bernalillo county and New Mexico, highlighting key trends in student mental health, substance abuse, violence, and school safety as well as resiliency factors. Participants will review data from Bernalillo county and learn how to access...
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Speakers

Robyn Viera

Program Manager, UNM

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
17 Apache 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Bridging the Gap in the Age of AI

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

60 Chaco

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore how the use of NMOER, open pedagogy and authentic assessments can better prepare students for success in the age of AI. Authentic assessments offer meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning by incorporating reflections on their cultures, experiences, and strengths, moving beyond reliance on traditional testing. Tour NMOER for relevant instructional resources.

Speakers

Joseph Ulibarri

Black Education Act Curriculum Specialist, NMPED

Bio - Coming Soon!

Erica Wheeler

Humanities Program Specialist, NMPED

Erica Wheeler has worked as an educator in New Mexico for two decades. Currently, she is the Humanities Specialist with the New Mexico Public Education Department where she supports social studies instruction and fine arts programming. Ms. Wheeler helped write the recently enacted... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
60 Chaco 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

☀️ High School (9-12)

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Improving outcomes for neurodivergent students through executive functioning coaching and mentorship

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

18 Cochiti

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover strategies to support students with ADHD, Autism, and other neurological differences by utilizing executive functioning (EF) coaching to boost engagement and academic success. Join a collaborative brainstorming session focused on developing an EF coaching program for at-risk students within your school. This session offers a chance to network with professionals dedicated to assisting...
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Speakers

Luke Mitchell

Ocupational Therapist, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
18 Cochiti 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⛅ Secondary (6-12), SEL

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Project-based Learning for ELs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

65 Hopi

Limited Capacity seats available

How can we design experiential, project-based units for ELs that incorporate language and content skills? In this hands-on session, participants will explore numerous examples of project-based units specifically designed to support and engage high school EL students across different content areas. After discussing examples, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm a project-based unit...
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Speakers

Cara Schroeder

Teacher, APS

Omkulthoom Qassem

APS

Genna Robbins

Teaching & Learning Coach, APS International HS, APS

Maddie Sweet

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
65 Hopi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⛅ Secondary (6-12), ELD

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

CSTAG in Action for Educators

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

30 Taos

Limited Capacity seats available

This 80-minute collaborative session provides an overview of the CSTAG behavioral threat assessment model and the role of the Integrated Support Team (IST) in supporting prevention- and intervention-focused responses in schools. Grounded in the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), this session highlights how Albuquerque Public Schools’ IST uses a proactive,...
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Speakers

Shantail Miller

Director of Student Behavioral Threat Assessment & Integrated Support, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
30 Taos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Drive Differentiation with Brisk Boost

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

22 San Juan

Limited Capacity seats available

Design engaging AI-supported Boost Student Activities that address diverse student readiness levels and empower data-driven instruction.

Speakers

Anjali Rajpara

Head of Marketing, Brisk Teaching

https://www.briskteaching.com/

Taylor Brock

Professional Learning Program Manager, Brisk Teaching

Taylor Brock, M. Ed. is a Professional Learning Program Manager leading educators across the country in developing sustainable, thoughtfully implemented ed tech practices that drive effective, joyful learning experiences for all students.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
22 San Juan 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

STF - Growing Minds: Cultivating Problem Solvers Through Garden Education & Agriculture Literacy

⭐ All Grades or Staff, STF- Sustaining the Future

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

10 Anasazi

Limited Capacity seats available

Dig into hands-on learning that brings agriculture to life in any classroom—no garden required! In this interactive session, participants will experience the “Garden in a Glove" activity, explore simple hydroponic systems, and discover ready-to-use agricultural literacy resources that connect science, reading, and real-world applications. Teachers will learn how to engage students through...
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Speakers

Traci Curry

Southern Regional Director, New Mexico Ag in the Classroom

Ethan Wright

New Mexico Ag in the Classroom

Shae Devers

Senior Program Coordinator, New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
10 Anasazi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Understanding the SBPR: Rubrics, Student Learning, and Practical Classroom Use

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

29 Sandia

Limited Capacity seats available

Finally–A tool created for teachers by teachers! Learn about these practical and adaptable rubrics that connect the standards, the SBPR, and the Units of Study. We’ve done the work for you!

Speakers

Sonja Kortsch

Teacher, APS

Dannie Montoya

Teacher, APS

Kaitlin Wood

Teacher, APS

Dani Carver

Teacher, APS

Rachel Krout-Norris

Teacher, APS

Celeste Hernandez

Teacher, APS

Alex Herring

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
29 Sandia 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

From Schoolyard to System: 7th Grade Ecosystem Monitoring with BEMP

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

70 Tewa

Limited Capacity seats available

How can students use their school campus to investigate real environmental questions and connect their learning to larger ecosystems? In this interactive session, educators will explore a 7th Grade Campus Ecosystem Monitoring Project in collaboration with the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP) and a field experience at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will engage in...
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Speakers

Amy Chase

Stem Implementation Coach, APS

As the Science Instructional Support Specialist for Albuquerque Public Schools I support teachers to support students to understand their world.

Charles Ciernia

Resource Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
70 Tewa 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Building Team Identity and Belonging

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT

20 Laguna

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how culture—more than strategy alone—determines whether team structures truly work. Participants examine how inclusive practices, social‑emotional learning, and joy woven into daily routines create environments where all students feel seen, valued, and capable of taking academic risks.

Speakers

Ruthie Lewis

Teacher, APS

Nicole Baldonado

Teacher, APS

Amy Jenschke

SSS, APS

Michael Flores

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:20pm MDT
20 Laguna 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), SEL

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

11:00am MDT

Structured Literacy in Action: UFLI Rotations for Tiered Kindergarten Instruction

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm MDT

21 Jemez

Limited Capacity seats available

Experience a standards-aligned kindergarten literacy block grounded in UFLI and the APS Professional Development Framework. This session demonstrates a 60-minute structure that integrates Tier 1 whole group instruction with differentiated Tier 2 and Tier 3 small-group rotations. Participants will explore a practical rotation model that includes explicit phonics instruction, targeted intervention,...
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Speakers

Rosa González-Rogers

Teacher, APS

Katelyn Shinas Bird

Teacher, APS

Danielle Benitez

Teacher, APS

Alexis Baca

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:50pm MDT
21 Jemez 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)

11:30am MDT

POSTERS- Data in Action: Tracking, Tools, and Testing - Data Strategies (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM):

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT

Sky Bridge

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to transform your classroom with efficient data collection. These sessions highlight using tools like Google Forms to streamline assessment and drive informed instructional decisions. Join us on the Sky Bridge for a dynamic and interactive series of poster sessions designed to spark innovation and provide practical solutions for today’s educators. These sessions offer a unique...
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Speakers

ABEL ABEITA

Stem Implementation Coach, APS

Meghan Hendricks

Teacher, APS

Erika Edgerly

Chief Financial Officer, Mountain Vector Energy

APS has contracted with Mountain Vector Energy to identify utility savings programs and monitor spending through the Cufflink Portal. This portable is accessible to APS employees as part of our Cufflink In the Classroom program. Electric, gas, water, and solar data can be seen at... Read More →

Maria Santos

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Sky Bridge 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction)
Area SkyBridge- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

POSTERS - Navigating Systems, Elevating Careers: Tools for School and Professional Success- Career Support (12:30 PM - 1:00 PM)

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Professional Growth

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

True educational impact happens when we know how to navigate the systems around us—and how to change them for the better. This track is a masterclass in professional advancement and structural strategy. Demystify your career path by getting in-person roadmap guidance from the APS Licensure team, and discover how completing your National Boards can seamlessly elevate your formative assessment...
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Speakers

Jude Garcia

Senior Administrator, APS

Richard Faulkner

Teacher, APS

Cheryl Wheeler

Executive Director, APS

Kerry Wellborn

Licensure Manager, APS

I am committed to making APS educators successful, which creates a better future for our students. I am looking to redefine how educators experience professional credentialing. Rather than viewing licensure as a hurdle of red tape, I would love to see them approach it as a powerful... Read More →

Sarah Schmitz

Teacher, APS

Athena Torretti

Teacher, APS

Patricia Salaz

Nicole Sullo

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm MDT

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Main Level

12:00pm MDT

New Year, New Head Teacher

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Suite A/B

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

Katelyn Cordova

Resource Teacher, APS

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

Role Group - Head Teachers

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session

12:00pm MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Middle School and Elementary School Alignment B) Integrating Stations in to PE lessons

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

140 Aztec

Limited Capacity seats available

(A) Collaborative Learning session to make sure Elementary PE goals align with Middle School PE Needs (B) Workshop session on using stations in PE activities to increase student engagement

Speakers

Tim Tribou

Teacher, APS

Carley Campbell

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
140 Aztec 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - PE Teachers, ES/MS PE

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - The Comprehensive classroom for Social Emotional Support : Components of a SES classroom

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

16 Acoma

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...
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Speakers

Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS

Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS

This is a brief bio.

Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS

Deborah Kerns

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

Role Group - SES Teachers & EAs

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

VAPA - Curricular Alignment in the music classroom and College and Career Readiness in Theatre - Secondary Performing Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

115 Brazos

Limited Capacity seats available

Curricular Alignment: Choose topic and Deep Dive by content (TOPICS: Literacy, Sight-Reading, Ensemble Skills Pedagogy/ Technique and Musicianship) & Representatives of local Universities and community theatres will be sharing the skills and qualities they are looking for in prospective members.

Speakers

Luis Devargas

Teacher Music, APS

Emily Awes

Teacher Music, APS

Carolyn Steplowski

Teacher, APS

Lucian Johnson Matson

Teacher, APS

Camille Kelly

Teacher, APS

Rebecca Simons

Teacher Music, APS

Dale Simpkins

Art Teacher, APS

Erica Photiades

Teacher Choir, APS

Alan Trevizo

Teacher Music, APS

Liam Murphy

Teacher, APS

Robyn Clarke

Teacher Music, APS

Eduardo Trujillo

Teacher, APS

Cole Raison

Teacher, APS

Evan Aguilar

Teacher, APS

Elena Maietta

Teacher Music, APS

Donovan Perea

Teacher, APS

Omar Villanueva

Teacher, APS

Charlie Anderson

Natalie Perkoff

Rafael Videria

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
115 Brazos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Strategy Rotation Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

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

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Suite D

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop will present simple strategies to help students accurately portray the diversity of our community. It will cover ways to discuss variation in human skin color in the classroom, how to help students approach creating a variety of skin tones, as well as basic portraiture and how to visually portray emotions.

Speakers

Amanda Clattenburg

Art Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Suite D 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

VAPA - Trauma Informed Practice for the Art Room - Elementary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Suite E/F

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation explores how various forms of trauma show up in the bodies and behaviors of the students in your classroom. These students are often not making a conscious choice, but using their survival instinct. You will leave with practical ways to recognize these behaviors, and strategies to address them in your art class.

Speakers

Sabrina Luck

Art Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Suite E/F 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Gaining Your Classroom Without Losing your Mind

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Halls 1 & 2

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)...
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Speakers

David Parmenter

Teacher, APS

Gaining Your Classroom pdf

McKinley Comets — Path to Freeway Poster pdf

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

☀️ High School (9-12), SEL

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

Data Driven Instruction with IXL

⛅ Secondary (6-12), Data Analysis

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

215 San Miguel

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

Katie Schaefer

IXL

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Stronger Together: Practical Connection Circles for Students, Staff, and Coaches

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

32 Tesuque

Limited Capacity seats available

Connection Circles are structured discussion routines that build belonging, communication, and engagement across classrooms, PLC teams, and athletic programs. In this hands on workshop, participants will experience a live Connection Circle and explore adaptable formats such as poll based reflection, Would You Rather prompts, and structured small group discussion. Participants will design a ready...
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Speakers

Solomon Foulk

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
32 Tesuque 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⛅ Secondary (6-12)

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year!

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Hall 4 (main level east building) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Expo Hall
PD Focus Area Partner Session

12:00pm MDT

From Social Communication to Repetitive Behaviors: An Autism Overview

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

23 Nambe

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

Danielle Parker

Educational Diagnostician, APS

Julie Shuler Misra

Educational Diagnostician, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

Harm Reduction and Student Substance Use: Building Better School Responses

PDF Harm Reduction and Student Substance Use Building Better School Responses pdf

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Ballroom B

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,...
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Speakers

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 →

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 →

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 →

Christine Loidolt

Counselor, APS

Deanna Valdez

Counselor, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Productivity and Efficiency with Google Tools

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

235 Mesilla

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

Kristin Garletts

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
235 Mesilla 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Sora Basics Session

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

220 Ruidoso

Limited Capacity seats available

Sora Essentials. Learn about your Sora districtwide digital library. Sora is always open. Demonstration inside of Sora (signing in, checking out titles, and additional features). Resources for marketing and outreach, classroom activities, and more training resources.

Speakers

Christa Taylor

Account Executive, Sora

Christa has spent the past 10 years working with K12 schools championing literacy, STEM, SEL, and continuing education. Christa helps teachers and administrators embrace technology and digital content delivering books through Sora, the student reading app. The Sora reading app gives... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
220 Ruidoso 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, ELA

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Strengthening School Ecosystems: A Framework for Collaborative Social Change

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

15 Zuni

Limited Capacity seats available

We all want to create meaningful change, but we can't do it alone—or by doing everything ourselves. This session is a deep dive into the "who" and "how" of our collective work. Teams will experience a collaborative mapping process to identify where their strengths overlap and where critical gaps exist. You’ll learn to identify the ten essential roles of social change and how to activate them...
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Speakers

Vanessa Barela

Resource Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
15 Zuni 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

The 6-Cursor Classroom: Rapid Co-Creation with Student Collaboration

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Kiva

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...
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Speakers

Kelly Mitchell

Resource Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Using Skills, Habits & Mindsets and Community Circles to Strengthen School and Classroom Culture

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

27 Picuris

Limited Capacity seats available

What if classroom culture became your strongest instructional strategy? This interactive session will focus on intentionally teaching Skills, Habits, and Mindsets (SHM) alongside academic content while using Community Building Circles as a structure to deepen student engagement, voice, and accountability. Participants will explore how explicitly naming and reinforcing skills such as perseverance,...
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Speakers

Desiree Springer

Principal, APS

Brandi Raimondi

Teacher, APS

Anna Dehererra

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
27 Picuris 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

EC - Waterford Welcome: Winning Ways to Start Strong

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Ballroom A

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...
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Speakers

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

🌄 Early Childhood/Pre-K

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Add a Little Inquiry - Elevating Savvas Week 6 Projects

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

31 Santa Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

The more open the experience, the deeper the learning! This session will share a variety of ways that standard Savvas Week 6 projects can be transformed into higher-level cognitive journeys. Bridge the gap between scripted curriculum and authentic, student-driven discovery that sticks.

Speakers

Samantha Schmitz

TLC, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
31 Santa Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

Collaborate, Code, Create: CS & AI Learning with LEGO® Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

240 La Cienega

Limited Capacity seats available

AI and computer science are becoming an integral part of everyday life, yet students are increasingly "screened-out". Looking for a fresh approach? Transform computer science into a hands-on experience with LEGO® Education! Join us to see tactile, collaborative lessons you can use to build computer science skills and help students become responsible digital citizens by teaching them how AI works....
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Speakers

Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Solution Architect, Lego Education

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo brings more than two decades of firsthand experience using LEGO® Education solutions to her role as a Solution Architect. She works closely with districts to design learning experiences that align with their curricular goals and to equip teachers with the... Read More →

Carrie Aviles

Lego Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
240 La Cienega 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

Stop Spinning Your Wheels with iReady Personalized Instruction - sponsored by Curriculum Associates

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)

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.

Speakers

Heather Pillman

Educational Sales Consultant, Curriculum Associates

iReady/Curriculum Associates is proud to partner with APS! Drop by our table sessions to learn more about the iReady tools that help you close student achievement gaps.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🌇 Elementary (K-5), MATH

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Main Level

12:00pm MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), SCIENCE

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

28 Santo Domingo

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

myWorld Interactive (Grades 6-8): Literacy in the Social Studies Classroom

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), SOCIAL STUDIES

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

25 Navajo

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will expand upon their knowledge of myWorld Interactive’s flexible instructional model by reviewing program resources and developing instructional routines to help facilitate evidence-based literacy instruction in their classrooms.

Speakers

Brian Giddens

Educational Consultant, Savvas

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
25 Navajo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

P.U.S.H Through: Persevere. Until. Success. Happens.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive session, P.U.S.H Through, educators will explore practical strategies for helping students develop perseverance, resilience, and a growth mindset. This interactive session will provide classroom ready tools that normalize productive struggle, build student confidence, and encourage persistence when learning gets difficult. Participants will experience engaging activities and...
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Speakers

Terrance Johnson

Chief Academic Officer, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Ballroom C 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

OT/PT - The Organized Therapist: AI, Tech, and Time Saving Systems

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm MDT

110 Galisteo

Limited Capacity seats available

Technology

Speakers

Lucille Lopez

PT/OT, APS

Darla Nore

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm MDT
110 Galisteo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - OTs & PTs

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

IGS/SCS - MLSS: What It Means for Students on Alternate Assessment

Role Group - IGS/SCS Teachers & EAs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:20pm MDT

210 Tijeras

Limited Capacity seats available

If you are a teacher of students with the most significant learning needs and have ever wondered how MLSS is appropriate for your students, this session is for you. Please join us in dissecting MLSS and how it is applied to this population in relation to instructional support, High Quality Instructional Materials, and positive behavioral supports. Discover strategies to increase student engagement...
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Speakers

Kara McCrummen

Teacher, APS

Rochelle Allen

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:20pm MDT
210 Tijeras 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

12:00pm MDT

VAPA - Collaborative Art and Community - Secondary Visual Arts

Role Group - VAPA, Secondary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

120 Dona Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

Join Mackenzie Farel (La Cueva HS) as she talks about the process of students working collaboratively from planning to public art shows. Mackenzie and the Secondary Visual Arts team will also be leading a collaborative art project that will allow teachers to connect with colleagues from their feeder patterns and create a collective art piece.

Speakers

Mackenzie Farel

Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
120 Dona Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

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

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

130 Cimarron

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session will help Family Liaisons prepare for a successful school year by examining existing resources, systems, and practices; identifying priorities for growth; and developing both personal and school-focused goals. Participants will also learn how to leverage district supports and partnerships to strengthen family engagement efforts throughout the year.

Speakers

Naomi Bowers

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
130 Cimarron 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - Family Liasons

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

12:00pm MDT

Transition Assessments with a focus on Self Determination

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

19 Isleta

Limited Capacity seats available

A successful transition from high school to adult life begins with understanding who the student is today. This session focuses on choosing and implementing age-appropriate transition assessments that do more than just check a compliance box—they actively build self-determination. Participants will explore a variety of formal and informal assessment tools designed to help students discover their...
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Speakers

Lila Ramirez

Senior Director, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
19 Isleta 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - Rehab Counselors

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

12:00pm MDT

PE - Soccer for Success Training (Part 1 & 2)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - Friday August 7, 2026 3:00pm MDT

Hall 3

Are you looking for ways to share the excitement of the World Cup with your Middle and High school students in Physical Education? Do you need lessons, curriculum, and equipment to provide your students with high quality soccer instruction? Are you looking for something you can use right away that is FREE for you and your students? This is the session for you! Join coaches and instructors from the...
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Speakers

Ann Paulls-Neal

Teacher, APS

Lisa Perry

Senior Director, US Soccer Foundation

Nathan Gaudreault

School and Community Partnership Manager, US Soccer Foundation

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - Friday August 7, 2026 3:00pm MDT
Hall 3 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - PE Teachers, PE MS/HS

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session

12:30pm MDT

POSTERS - Redesigning Math: Movement, Mastery, and Memorable Strategies -Math Strategies

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform your math instruction from routine to remarkable. This session track delivers actionable, engaging strategies to boost math confidence across all grade levels. From leveraging local New Mexico culture and history to teach special education math, to implementing active, movement-based centers that reinforce daily standards, to using play and patterns for multiplication mastery, you will...
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Speakers

Greg Hyzy

Teacher, APS

Special Education Cross-Cat and Inclusion Math Teacher
6th/7th/8th Grade

I’m Hyzy, a special education math teacher in Albuquerque who loves exploring the intersection of math, culture, art, and storytelling. I’m especially interested in ethnomathematics and designing culturally responsive enrichment in small-group environments. You can talk to me... Read More →

Miyoung Lee

Educational Assistant, APS

Christi Trail

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm MDT
La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower Level 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, MATH

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Main Level

1:00pm MDT

POSTERS - Cultivating Connection: Strengthening School Spirit, Culture, and Community - School Culture (1:00PM - 1:30 PM)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT

Sky Bridge

Limited Capacity seats available

A thriving school starts with a strong community. This session track is dedicated to building inclusive, high-energy school environments where both students and families feel valued and connected. Learn from peer leaders about successfully implementing a "Culture of Care" across all grade levels, and discover out-of-the-box, humorous strategies to supercharge family and community engagement. Plus,...
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Speakers

Ralph Pena

Coordinator, APS

I want to inspire educators to think outside the box. To think of new ways to use technology as the great equalizer in the classroom.

Becky MacGregor

Coordinator, APS

I am the APS Employee Wellness Coordinator and love what I get to do! My mission is to help people live healthy, well, and connected lives, doing so with grace, kindness, integrity, and wisdom.

I have over 30 years of experience in wellness, marketing/promotion, and business management. I am a certified wellness practitioner, behavior change specialist, correctional exercise specialist, personal trainer, weight management and fitness nutrition specialist. AND hold a national... Read More →

Monica Asebedo

School Climate Manager, APS

Monica is a National Board Certified Teacher in her twentieth year in education. She has served as a middle and high school gifted and general education ELA and College and Career teacher, K-12 SEL teacher, dual credit program coordinator, testing coordinator, academic advisor... Read More →

Andrew Roberts

Teacher, APS

Michelle Baucom

TLC, APS

Stephanie Breezee

Teacher, APS

I am an Early Childhood educator who has owned and operated my own business. I have taught in private, charter and public school settings working with children from 6 weeks up to third grade. I currently teach combo classes with APS, and early childhood courses at the community college... Read More →

Leslie Coe

APS Activity Manager, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Sky Bridge 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area SkyBridge- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

POSTERS - The Power of We: Designing Connected Learning and Vibrant Communities- ASU (1:00 PM - 1:30 PM)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Professional Growth

Limited Capacity seats available

True innovation happens when we break down silos and design together. This track is designed for school teams eager to deepen collaboration, enrich student experiences, and unite their communities. Discover how to build a resilient, spirited adult team culture that fuels collective efficacy. Then, learn how to use shared interdisciplinary themes to elevate student voices across subjects, redesign...
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Speakers

Annette Youngren

Teacher, APS

I’m not a stereotypical math nerd, well, maybe I am now, but that wasn’t always true. My BA is in English, mostly because I really didn’t enjoy or understand calculus. While that eliminated chemical engineering as a career option, I also realized I really don’t like to do the same thing day after day after... Read More →

Christina Chacon

Teacher, APS

Andrea Roman

Teacher, APS

Maria Tafoya-Trotter

Teacher, APS

Amber Day

Implementation Coach, ASU Next Education Workforce

Amber Day is an Implementation Coach with the ASU Next Education Workforce. She has 13 years of experience in shaping the educational landscape as an English teacher, Ed Tech coach, and Instructional Coach. As a leader in professional development, she has coached over twenty educator... Read More →

Julieana Reed

Teacher, APS

Terresa Roybal

Teacher, APS

Lisa Aragon

Teacher, APS

Susan Savage

Teacher, APS

Megan Arling

Teacher, APS

Chelsea O’Connell

Bill Barnes

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower Level 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Main Level

1:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - Data Collection: Managing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

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

16 Acoma

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

Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS

Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS

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Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS

Deborah Kerns

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

Role Group - SES Teachers & EAs

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

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

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

Suite D

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to integrate children’s books through multi-modal music pathways. Aligning with interim goal 1.2 & the EPA 90 day plan, teachers will gain access in how to better support student literacy through music.

Speakers

Rose Dominguez

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

VAPA - Drama Games and Activities for the Classroom, Club, or Genius Hour. - Elementary Performing Arts

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

Suite E/F

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will explore how to integrate drama as a means for childhood expression and connection as part of a performance based curriculum. Aligning with interim goal 4.1, teachers will learn how to better support student’s skills, habits and midgets for life success in a developmentally appropriate social and emotional setting.

Speakers

Diane Marino

Music Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Suite E/F 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

VAPA - Enchantment Awards Character workshop for Theatre - Drama Secondary Performing Arts

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

25 Navajo

Limited Capacity seats available

Representatives from the New Mexico High School Music Theatre Awards will host a workshop helping develop skills for performances that all actors can use.

Speakers

Dale Simpkins

Art Teacher, APS

Cole Raison

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

VAPA- Special Topics or Continued Curricular Alignment for Music - Secondary Performing Arts Developing Musical Concepts Through Children’s Literature

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

230 Pecos

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Christina Young

Teacher Band, APS

Sigrid Karlstrom

Teacher Band, APS

Gabriel Velasco

Teacher Band, APS

Rebecca Simons

Teacher Music, APS

Brian Weller

Teacher Band, APS

Natalie Bonelli

Teacher, APS

Nathan Matherne

Teacher Band, APS

David Sorensen

Teacher Band, APS

Eduardo Trujillo

Teacher, APS

Jordan Sayre

Teacher Music, APS

Alfredo Cordova

Teacher Band, APS

Tyler North

Teacher Band, APS

Stephen Snowdwn Jr

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12

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

28 Santo Domingo

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

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

☀️ High School (9-12), SCIENCE

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

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

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

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...
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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

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

1:00pm MDT

Using IXL to Prepare for SAT and iReady Benchmarks

⛅ Secondary (6-12), Data Analysis

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

215 San Miguel

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...
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Speakers

Katie Schaefer

IXL

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Don't Get Hacked! Information Security for Educators

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

29 Sandia

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn the basics of information security and how to protect student data in your daily work.

Speakers

Monica Restrepo Jurado

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year!

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hall 4 (main level east building) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Expo Hall
PD Focus Area Partner Session

1:00pm MDT

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About!

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

Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)

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...
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Speakers

Kate Norton

Cengage/National Geographic

Jennifer Choiniere

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Main Level

1:00pm MDT

Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of AI.

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

Kiva

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,...
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Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Unit planning, reimagined: Design-driven instruction with Canva

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

Halls 1 & 2

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...
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Speakers

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

1:00pm MDT

Amira Back-to-School Launch for Teachers

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

Ballroom A

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

Samantha Auddino

Manager, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

From LETRS to Lively: Literacy Engagement Activities

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

15 Zuni

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores ways to incorporate differentiated and engaging activities in the structured literacy block.

Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Discourse Practices & Math Talk Rubric with self-assessment

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), MATH

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

220 Ruidoso

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

Tamara Gaudet

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Growth Mindset in Mathematics: Activities for Your Classroom

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), MATH

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

27 Picuris

Limited Capacity seats available

Cultivate a growth mindset in your mathematics classrooms! Explore research-based strategies and leave with ready-to-use activities that promote productive struggle and a positive attitude toward learning math.

Speakers

Lauren Butcher

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

No student wants to be the bad kid...Strategies for meltdowns

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), SEL

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

Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will help educators identify the stages of student distress and strategies to use at each stage. We will also be able to talk and discuss about additional strategies that you have used as an educator. What worked or didn't work and next steps.

Speakers

Cyndie Ives

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Unlocking Magic School: From Basics to Next-Level Strategies

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), DIGITAL TOOLS

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

235 Mesilla

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...
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Speakers

Nicholas Marohl

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

AddFrom Planning to Practice: Integrating Layer 1 SEL in Middle School Redesigning all

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

Ballroom B

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will demonstrate how counseling and SEL lessons can be integrated into middle school teaming lessons to support students and staff. Participants will explore an example scope and sequence and year-long planning, along with discussion strategies that reinforce skills like emotional regulation, communication, and collaboration. The session will also highlight ways teachers and...
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Speakers

Matthew Burrows

Principal, APS

Rebecca Pickett

School Counselor, APS

Current school counselor and former music educator with 12 years of experience in Albuquerque Public Schools. I traded my conductor's baton for a counseling office, but my mission remains the same: helping students discover the strengths and tools they need to succeed. Whether they're... Read More →

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

🌤️ Middle School (6-8), SEL

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

From Supports to Impact: The Evolution of Community Schools

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...
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Speakers

Bryan Garcia

Chief Academic Officer, APS

Robert Donovan

Resource Teacher, APS

ABC Community School Partnership Team

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
17 Apache 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

1:00pm MDT

Supporting Student-Student Discussion for Multilingual Learners (ELs)

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

65 Hopi

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we support our students who are new to English in engaging in student-student discussion and academic discourse? In this hands-on session, participants will experience multiple, immediately applicable strategies for supporting multilingual (EL) students in participating in classroom discussions. Participants will have time to plan how to implement these strategies in their classrooms, and...
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Speakers

Genna Robbins

Teaching & Learning Coach, APS International HS, APS

Elly Czajkowski Peckham

Student Success Systems Resource Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
65 Hopi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

☀️ High School (9-12), ELD

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Beyond compliance: Team‑Based Instruction That Develops Graduate‑Ready Skills

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

20 Laguna

Limited Capacity seats available

Students spend over a thousand hours each year learning in our classrooms, and we want that time to mean more than simply getting through the work or getting a grade. This session helps teacher teams change that experience together so that our kids start to see themselves as thinkers, contributors, and capable learners. You’ll choose one profile of a graduate skill your students most need right...
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Speakers

Amber Day

Implementation Coach, ASU Next Education Workforce

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
20 Laguna 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⛅ Secondary (6-12)

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Deeper Personalized Learning
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

STF - Farming the Future: Integrating Agriculture Technology, Soil, and Sustainability into the Classroom

⛅ Secondary (6-12), STF- Sustaining the Future

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

10 Anasazi

Limited Capacity seats available

Step into the future of agriculture and discover how technology is transforming the way we grow food! In this interactive session, participants will explore precision agriculture tools, investigate soil health, and experience the engaging, simulation-based Journey 2050 program. Educators will learn how to integrate agriculture into the standards they already teach while bringing real-world...
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Speakers

Traci Curry

Southern Regional Director, New Mexico Ag in the Classroom

Ethan Wright

New Mexico Ag in the Classroom

Shae Devers

Senior Program Coordinator, New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
10 Anasazi 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Drive Instruction with Student Data: The APS Data Analysis Protocol

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Data Analysis

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

60 Chaco

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, you will learn how to access student data and use The APS Data Analysis Protocol to interpret the data and take action. This is not data navigation training. You will learn an interactive process that you can take back to your school to support your students.

Speakers

Bryan Cockrell

Manager, Reporting Systems, APS

With over 23 years experience working with large student data systems, Bryan continues to support the APS community with engaging and insightful trainings on accessing and utilizing student data. Bryan is passionate about empowering educators with the knowledge they need to access... Read More →

Aja Kleinert

Senior Director, APS

As the Senior Director of Strategic Analysis and Program Research (SAPR), Aja Kleinert is dedicated to making data not just accessible, but actionable for the entire Albuquerque Public Schools community. With a BS and MS in Geography from Texas State University, Aja brings a "big... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
60 Chaco 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

From Silos to Systems: Transforming ELD & Biliteracy Through Processing Partnerships

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

18 Cochiti

Limited Capacity seats available

What happens when an APS LCE Language Specialist and a High School Teaching & Learning Coach move beyond parallel work and become true processing partners? This session highlights how one APS high school leveraged that partnership to transform data talks, 90-Day Plan writing, and instructional decision-making in service of bi-multilingual students. Grounded in the WIDA 2020 ELD Framework, the...
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Speakers

Mishelle Jurado

TCL, APS

Ann Chavez

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
18 Cochiti 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, ELD

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

myView Literacy Scaffolding and Assessment – Informed Differentiation

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

240 La Cienega

Limited Capacity seats available

With a shared vision for student success, let’s examine the pathways to get there with myView Literacy. Together we’ll explore how core routines and connected tasks are scaffolded by design. We’ll unpack assessment data to refine our instruction and differentiate student learning while maintaining grade-level rigor. We’ll explore strategies to scaffold learning effectively, promote student...
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Speakers

Melissa Carper

Education Consultant, Savvas

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
240 La Cienega 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:00pm MDT

Seesaw AI Rotations: Supercharging Math & Literacy

🌇 Elementary (K-5), DIGITAL TOOLS

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

30 Taos

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to transform your elementary literacy and math blocks? Join us for this hands-on workshop where we leverage Seesaw's AI features to maximize student engagement and minimize teacher workload. We’ll spend the first part of our time exploring how Seesaw AI can be implemented quickly and easily. Then, rotate through targeted math and literacy stations to experience the best features for...
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Speakers

Ashley Zamora-Rizzieri

Teacher, APS

Nicole Midgett

Teacher, APS

Rachel Fuchs

Teacher, APS

Hello! I am a 2nd grade teacher at Lavaland Elementary (Go Volcanoes!) I am a big fan of educational videos. My favorites are songs that reenforce the topics we are learning about. There are a many things I like about using SeeSaw, but I am currently most excited to be able to embed... Read More →

Angela Wood

Special Education Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
30 Taos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Supporting Literacy & Numeracy Through the ECHO Model

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

32 Tesuque

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session introduces the ECHO model as a powerful, collaborative approach to strengthening literacy and numeracy instruction by highlighting practical and evidence-based strategies being implemented in elementary classrooms. Participants will receive a brief overview of how ECHO supports educator learning through a community of practice with case-based discussion, shared expertise,...
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Speakers

Heather Summers

Senior Program Manager, Project ECHO for Education

Heather Summers, an NBCT in Science for Early Adolescence and the Senior Program Manager for STEM with Project ECHO for Education, works in partnership with NMPED and districts throughout New Mexico. She has extensive NGSS implementation knowledge from through teaching and facilitating... Read More →

Jackie Jones

Senior Program Manager, Project ECHO for Education

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
32 Tesuque 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

The Behavior Redirector Role

🌇 Elementary (K-5), Classroom Behavior Strategies

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

23 Nambe

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn about the purpose and scope of Behavior Redirectors, including their role in the prevention and de-escalation of student behavior. The session will cover tools and resources used by Behavior Redirectors to establish rapport, use daily check-ins, and how to apply calming strategies with students that present challenging behaviors. Through case studies, attendees will gain...
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Speakers

Laura Valdez

Director, School Climate, APS

I help schools increase their Goal 4 skills, habits, and mindsets outcomes and establish a Culture of Care in their school community.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
23 Nambe 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Work Smarter Not Harder: Developing Effective IEP Goals to Target Decoding and/or Writing

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

31 Santa Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tawnya Yates

Resource Teacher, APS

Meghan Chambers

Resource Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
31 Santa Ana 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

Building a Culture of Care: Collaborative Problem Solving with Minecraft

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), DIGITAL TOOLS

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

22 San Juan

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how Minecraft Education can transform your classroom into a hub of inclusive, collaborative learning! In this hands-on workshop, you won't just learn about the platform; you'll jump into a blocky world to experience it yourself. We will explore how building in Minecraft supports the whole student academically and socially, perfectly aligning with APS's Culture of Care. You'll learn to...
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Speakers

Cameron "Seth" Hoover

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
22 San Juan 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

From Observation to Investigation: Inquiry Through Outdoor Learning

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

70 Tewa

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we move from “going outside” to meaningful student inquiry and problem-solving? This interactive session focuses on using outdoor learning to deepen thinking through questioning, investigation, and sensemaking. Participants will engage in a guided inquiry experience using real-world cultural and environmental phenomena, including examples from Petroglyph National Monument,...
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Speakers

Charles Ciernia

Resource Teacher, APS

Jennifer Wimberly

Teacher, APS

Steven Henley

Resource Teacher, APS

Monie Corona

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
70 Tewa 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

1:00pm MDT

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses only) for SY 26/27 - PM Session

Role Group - Nurses, Health Assistants

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

115 Brazos

Limited Capacity seats available

Nurses Services Required Role Group PD - The Nursing Services Resource Team will provide vital information and updates for the upcoming school year. This is for School Nurses only.

Speakers

Kelli Bishop

Nursing Services, APS

Amy Baker

APS

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

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

1:00pm MDT

SSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads - Part 2

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Suite A/B

Limited Capacity seats available

PART 2: Continuation of Part 1 session. This session will introduce new Student Success Systems Resource Teachers (SSSRTs) to the foundational beliefs, structures, and practices that support strong student success systems. Training components will build on each other and facilitate participants’ understanding of their role and school systems and initiatives that align to foster strong...
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Speakers

Ramses Leyva Gonzalez

APS

Jeanie Stark

SSS Resource Teacher and APS Consultant, APS

Daphne Strader

Senior Director, APS

Kathleen Yeppa

APS

Shaylee Rodriguez

Assistant Manager, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Suite A/B 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - SSS RTs

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

1:30pm MDT

POSTERS - Next-Gen Classrooms: Joyful Math, Visual Thinking, and Esports - Gaming (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to transform how your school learns, collaborates, and celebrates together. Join us in La Sala (lower West Side) for a dynamic and interactive series of poster sessions designed to spark innovation and provide practical solutions for today’s educators. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts, explore visual data, and take away actionable strategies in a...
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Speakers

Patrick Iverson

Chief Operating Officer, Tile Farm

I’m Patrick Iverson, an ever curious, always optimistic, and driven problem solver striving to make the web a better place. I love people and technology, art and science, data and pixels, the brain and the heart... but, bringing them all together is where magic happens!

Marta Anderson

Teacher, APS

Aaron Johnston

Chief creative Officer, Tile Farm

Louis Romero

Tile Farm

Elia Maria Romero

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MDT
La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower Level 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area WEST Building - Main Level

1:30pm MDT

POSTERS- Connection and Critical Thinking: Behavior Strategies for Every Student's Success - Behavior (1:00PM - 1:30 PM)

⭐ All Grades or Staff, Classroom Behavior Strategies

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MDT

Sky Bridge

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we create a safe, vibrant classroom environment where every student can thrive? This series of presentations focuses on innovative approaches to student safety, behavior, and academic depth. Discover creative management techniques—from curbing middle school behavior challenges to high-interest, pop-culture-inspired strategy rotations. Learn how to safely navigate student health and...
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Speakers

Kathleen Hughes

Program Director, Teach Democracy

Stacy Cooley

Teacher, APS

Alyssa Anaya

Itinerant Music, APS

Asia Alvarado

Teacher, APS

Megan Blaich

Teacher, APS

Pamela Garcia Arnold

Nurse, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MDT
Sky Bridge 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Poster Session
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area SkyBridge- Upper Level 3

1:30pm MDT

IGS/SCS - AAC Meets ULS: Engaging Students with Communication Needs in Instruction

Role Group - IGS/SCS Teachers & EAs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm MDT

210 Tijeras

Limited Capacity seats available

Engage every voice. Elevate every learner. 💬✨ Join us for a dynamic PD session on bringing Unique Learning Curriculum (IGGs/SCS) to life through AAC—where communication is access, not a barrier. Discover strategies to boost engagement, honor student voice, and design meaningful learning experiences for all. Let’s shift our mindset: see the able, not the label. 💡 #AAC...
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Speakers

Kara McCrummen

Teacher, APS

Jessica Queen

Teacher, APS

Dual licensed SLP and SE teacher. New Mexico United fan.

Lisa Mick

Occupational Therapist, APS

Natalie Salas

SLP, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm MDT
210 Tijeras 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (80 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

1:30pm MDT

OT/PT - Alternative Pencils

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

110 Galisteo

Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy

Speakers

Lucille Lopez

PT/OT, APS

Darla Nore

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
110 Galisteo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Role Group - OTs & PTs

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

2:00pm MDT

HEALTH - Suicide Prevention

Role Group - Health Teachers, Health Assistants

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

25 Navajo

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will be able to look for the signs of suicidal ideation and intercept.

Speakers

Tina Gray

APS

I am an Navajo woman from Kayenta AZ who has been providing Suicide Prevention training in local communities for the past 7 years. I would like to share my knowledge and experiences with everyone to inform all people of signs of suicidal ideation and that it is 100% PREVENTABLE when... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
25 Navajo 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

2:00pm MDT

SES/EAs - Reinforcement Systems

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

16 Acoma

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...
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Speakers

Robin Kelly

Behavior Analyst, APS

Meredith Medlicott

Resource Teacher, APS

This is a brief bio.

Theresah Boateng

Behavior Analyst, APS

Deborah Kerns

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

Role Group - SES Teachers & EAs

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

2:00pm MDT

VAPA - Rooted in Connections: The Tree of Life Interdisciplinary Workshop- Elementary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Suite E/F

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop includes a multi-media studio practice beginning with a multi-cultural visual journey exploring the Tree of Life as a universal bridge. Participants will create custom symmetrical stencils for use with wet media. Educators will leave with a versatile, classroom-ready lesson plan and a tool kit of budget-friendly strategies

Speakers

Keely Mackey-Gonzales

Art Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Suite E/F 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

VAPA - Special Topics or Pattern Concert Planning and Shared Repertoire Selection for Music and Drama Festival Planning- Secondary Performing Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

140 Aztec

Limited Capacity seats available

(Instrument Repairs You Can Do, Program Growth, Recruitment and Retention) & Members will collaborate to start the planning of the two APS Drama festivals and examine the supports all programs need.

Speakers

William Gonzales

Teacher Music, APS

Camille Kelly

Teacher, APS

Dale Simpkins

Art Teacher, APS

Cole Raison

Teacher, APS

Catherine Cunningham

Teacher Music, APS

Chris Smith

Teacher Music, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
140 Aztec 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

2:00pm MDT

VAPA - Station Rotation: Designing Targeted Centers for Student Growth - Elementary Performing Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

120 Dona Ana

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to create, implement, and participate in differentiated music centers, in alignment with Guardrail 3: High Quality Curriculum and Instruction. This hands-on workshop dives into the "how-to" of Targeted Skill-Based Centers- a high-impact approach to differentiated instruction designed specifically for the elementary music room.

Speakers

Emily Lah

Resource Teacher: Music, APS

Lauren Damany

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area EAST Building- Main Level

2:00pm MDT

VAPA - Weaving Techniques for Young Hands - Elementary Visual Arts

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Suite D

Limited Capacity seats available

Interdisciplinary connections are "woven together" in this Kinder/1st grade appropriate radial symmetry Ojo de Dios lesson. Participants will be introduced to a lesson where students learn the definition of weaving, revisit secondary colors, and identify differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins. Attendees will be provided visual reference handouts for students to compliment a slide...
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Speakers

Kelli Credle

Art Teacher, APS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Suite D 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Foundations of IXL: Essential Tools for Daily Instruction

⛅ Secondary (6-12), Data Analysis

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

215 San Miguel

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

Katie Schaefer

IXL

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Instructional Strategies (MLSS/ELD/ Differentiation/Intervention/Accelerated Learning)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

To Generate or not Generate? AI is the Question

⛅ Secondary (6-12), DIGITAL TOOLS

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

We will teach you the problems, promises, and pitfalls of AI, demystifying the mysterious and unveiling the veiled. Do you dare to ask the overwhelming question?

Speakers

Courtney Lawton

Teacher, APS

Christian Marquez

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Collaborative Learning Session (50 min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Awareness in Action: Simple Mindfulness Tools to Strengthen Student Self-Regulation & Perseverance

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

27 Picuris

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop is designed for the messy, in-the-moment realities of the classroom. Michelle DuVal, MA, Director of The Mindful Center, begins with experiential mindfulness and meditation practices while inviting participants to share the real challenges they face: What situations arise in your classroom? How can mindfulness help in those moments? Drawing on more than 25 years of experience...
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Speakers

Becky MacGregor

Coordinator, APS

Michelle DuVal

Director, The Mindful Center

Hi! I'm Michelle DuVal, founder of The Mindful Center and a mindfulness teacher who's spent more than 25 years helping people find a little more calm in the middle of real life. I'm also a runner, a mom of teenage boys, and someone who believes mindfulness isn't about escaping life—it's... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
27 Picuris 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

ELA CTS Model Making

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

28 Santo Domingo

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how model making can be used as a Creative Teaching Strategy (CTS) to support deeper thinking and understanding in English Language Arts. Participants will experience how students can construct visual and physical models to represent ideas, analyze texts, and make meaning beyond written responses. Model making provides an accessible entry point for all learners, including...
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Speakers

Tanya Silva

Resource Teacher, APS

Desiree Beare

Resource Teacher, APS

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

⭐ All Grades or Staff, ELA

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

2:00pm MDT

Empowering Student Voices with Adobe Podcast

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

235 Mesilla

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...
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Speakers

Kristin Garletts

Teacher, APS

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Educational Technology (AI/Canva/Google)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year!

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hall 4 (main level east building) 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Expo Hall
PD Focus Area Partner Session

2:00pm MDT

Latest on Tourette's! How Does this Impact Behavior Management?

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

29 Sandia

Limited Capacity seats available

Come and discuss the latest information provided by the Tourette's Association of America. You will receive an overview presentation coupled with small group chat concerning how this may impact our students in the classroom. This is a great place to come and learn, discuss, and ask questions related to diagnosis, eligibility, 504, IEP. This will be a great springboard for more discussion in...
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Speakers

Dr. Stephanie Mack

Executive Director, APS

Mother, Wife, Social Justice Warrior, Advocate, and Lover of Life! Talk to me about anything Early Childhood, Classroom, Advocacy, Law or Special Education related!

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
29 Sandia 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Classroom Culture & Behavior Strategies (PBIS/Classroom Management/Culture of Care)
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

2:00pm MDT

Mentoring a Student Teacher?? Tips for Success!!

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

15 Zuni

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

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Lower Level 1

2:00pm MDT

Nature as Classroom: Responsive place-based teaching in action

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

230 Pecos

Limited Capacity seats available

Take learning beyond classroom walls by leveraging the outdoors as a dynamic space for equitable STEAM education. This session explores responsive teaching strategies that center students’ place-based knowledge—their community, culture, and environment—as powerful assets for learning. Participants will engage in hands-on, place-based activities designed to build science capital by connecting...
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Speakers

Lenette Rodriguez

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
230 Pecos 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

⭐ All Grades or Staff, SCIENCE

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Content Area PD (Curriculum & Bilingual/Dual Language)
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Pear Deck Learning: AI Teacher Tools

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Kiva

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...
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Speakers

Alexa Firstbrook

Go Guardian

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Safe Zone - LGBTQ+ Sensitivity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Ballroom B

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.

Speakers

Havens Levitt

Moriah Baca

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

Amira

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

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

Session Type Presentation/Tutorial Sessions (50 Min)
PD Focus Area Partner Session
Area WEST Building - Main Level

2:00pm MDT

Changing focus from negative to positive student behavior

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8), Classroom Behavior Strategies

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Halls 1 & 2

Limited Capacity seats available

The session focuses on turning attention to the students who show positive student behaviors. This is a refocus from chasing the problems to holding up the successes. Explicit expectations for student life skills, systems to focus on students who show strong life skills and methods to teach life skills to the individuals who need it, will be covered.

Speakers

Stephani Treadwell

Principal, APS

I was a special education teacher for 20 something years. I became a principal 12 years ago. I am invested in making school relevant for students and less exhausting for teachers. I believe education isn't for the future it is present and a daily part of being alive.

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Skills Habits & Mindsets (SEL)
Area EAST Building- Main Level

2:00pm MDT

Small Shifts, Big Momentum: Practical Structures That Elevate Student Voice

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

220 Ruidoso

Limited Capacity seats available

Student voice does not happen by accident. It grows when classrooms are designed with predictable structures that support clarity, participation, and timely feedback. This session focuses on practical, high leverage classroom structures that elevate student voice within strong Tier 1 instruction. Participants will explore how small instructional shifts can increase meaningful participation,...
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Speakers

Emma M. Bradley

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

Session Type Workshop (50 min)
PD Focus Area Student Engagement/Collaboration/Inclusive Practices
Area EAST Building- Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

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

🌅 Primary (K-2), Classroom Behavior Strategies

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Ballroom A

Limited Capacity seats available

Addressing behavioral challenges in early childhood classrooms through proactive prevention strategies, consistent routines, and intentional skill building. Participants will learn how to begin the school year with a clear plan for responding to challenging behaviors in ways that support young learners, reduce escalation, and promote a positive, well‑organized classroom environment. Audience:...
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Speakers

Sarabeth Dominguez

UNM

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

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
PD Focus Area Role Specific PD Session
Area WEST Building - Upper Level 3

2:00pm MDT

STF - From Classroom to Caldera: Co-designing a 6th grade signature academic field experience