APS Rising Educator Summit 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am MDT

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

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Information about building a comprehensive school counseling program and required Edition 5 ASCA documents. Expectations for classroom lessons and small group interventions. Overview of the structure for Professional Development and review of the 26-27 Counseling Calendar, including what is required and what is optional.

Speakers

Vicki Price

Sr. Director, APS

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

Role Group - Counselors

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

10:00am MDT

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

LIMITED

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

EC - Preschool Home Visiting and Family Engagement

LIMITED

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

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

LIMITED

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 interventions, and ultimately student success. **INVITATION ONLY**

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)

LIMITED

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

Role Group - Diagnosticians & School Psychologists, SE Eval Staff

Session Type Role Specific PD Session
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

LIMITED

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

12:00pm MDT

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

LIMITED

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

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

LIMITED

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

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

LIMITED

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

LIMITED

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 own strengths, preferences, interests, and needs (SPINs). We will discuss practical strategies to move students from passive participants to active leaders in their own IEP and transition planning process, ensuring their voices drive their postsecondary goals.

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

1:00pm MDT

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

LIMITED

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

Role Group - Nurses, Health Assistants

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

LIMITED

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 relationships, tiered data driven interventions, and ultimately student success. **INVITATION ONLY**

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

OT/PT - Alternative Pencils

LIMITED

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

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

LIMITED

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: Preschool through 2nd Grade

Speakers