APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

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 additional county, state and national data for the health topics most important to them. This session is designed for school district staff interested in student health and promoting health equity strategies to create safer, more supportive environments for all youth.

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.

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 neurodivergent learners. Participants will gain insight into how EF coaching can address and mitigate differences in executive functioning that impact learning and participation.

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, multidisciplinary approach to identify and respond to student needs early and effectively. Participants will learn how IST collaborates with site-based threat assessment teams to review concerns, assess levels of risk, and develop intervention plans that prioritize student safety, well-being, and connection. This structured process shifts the focus from punishment to support by connecting students and families to appropriate school-based and community resources. Through real-world examples, guided discussion, and collaborative application activities, participants will learn to distinguish between threat classifications and apply practical strategies for de-escalation, self-regulation, and early intervention in the classroom. The session emphasizes aligning behavioral threat assessment with restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and positive school climate. Participants will also hear directly from school administrators and staff about their experiences collaborating with IST and how the threat assessment process has informed their interventions and responses to student threats.

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!

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.

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

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 engaging your students quickly!
1. Differentiate High-Quality Instructional Materials
2. Generate Drag and Drop and Multiple Choice Questions
3. Embed YouTube Videos with Quiz Questions
4. Upload Reading Passages for a Graded Fluency Read
5. Make Learning Visible with the Green Add Button
You will leave the session ready to implement quick features or even lessons right away. Let's work smarter for optimal student engagement.

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, and real-time problem solving. Participants will engage in structured discussions to reflect on their own practices, share successes and challenges, and learn from peers across the district. This session emphasizes vulnerability, collaboration, and actionable strategies educators can immediately apply in their classrooms. ECHO provides implementation support through low dose, high frequency, virtual profession learning opportunities that are free for educators to attend.