APS Rising Educator Summit 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am MDT

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

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

🌞 Intermediate Grades (2-8)

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

11:00am MDT

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

LIMITED

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 inquiry-based activities, spark curiosity about where food comes from, and build understanding of plant growth and sustainability. Walk away with practical, low-cost strategies and lessons that make agriculture meaningful, accessible, and fun for all learners. We will be giving away 25 small classroom hydroponic systems to some lucky teachers in this session.

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

⭐ All Grades or Staff, STF- Sustaining the Future

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

1:00pm MDT

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

LIMITED

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 problem-solving into their classrooms by analyzing data and making decisions like modern farmers. Through hands-on, engaging activities and ready-to-use resources, teachers will gain practical strategies to connect STEM, technology, and agricultural literacy in meaningful ways. Designed to spark curiosity and participation, this session will provide approaches that engage all learners—including those who are often the hardest to reach.

Speakers

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

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

10:00am MDT

11:00am MDT

1:00pm MDT

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