APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

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 and supportive session invites educators to explore how healthy communication can be woven into the everyday life of their school communities. Educators will learn meaningful values that strengthen relationships, build accountability, and help students grow towards their best self through participatory activities and group discussion. Schools and classrooms hold incredible potential to nurture not only academic growth but also the development of compassionate, capable, and resilient individuals. Grounded in the work of Kay Pranis and Carolyn Boyes-Watson, authors of Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community, this session will introduce the Seven Core Assumptions that provide a basic idea about human nature and our relationships to the world. Educators will reflect on the “prism” through which we see ourselves and others, gaining insights that strengthen empathy, understanding, and connection. Join us for a collaborative and uplifting experience designed to inspire, support, and empower your work with students and colleagues.

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.

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.