2025 Literacy Convening: Full Schedule

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7:00am MDT

Registration/Sign-In/Breakfast

Friday June 13, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am MDT

Foyer

Breakfast in Foyer
Tables set in Tewa Ballroom

Friday June 13, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am MDT
Foyer 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

8:00am MDT

Opening and Keynote

Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am MDT

Tewa Ballroom

Opening and Keynote

Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 10:15am MDT
Tewa Ballroom 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

4 AI-Powered Methods to Help Multilingual Learners Build Vocabulary

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 5 - Mesa A

Join us for this engaging session designed to help you boost vocabulary development for multilingual learners. You’ll walk away with practical strategies and AI tools you can start using immediately to support your students’ language growth and confidence. Get ready to explore these topics combined with AI-powered support:

Bilingualized teaching – Bridge languages for deeper understanding.

Word-building – Expand knowledge through morphological families.

Natural language use – Teach word relationships using collocations.

Cognates – Leverage familiar words to boost learning.

Turn proven strategies into everyday classroom success, empowering your multilingual learners to thrive!

Presenters

Shannon Bowles

Partnership Consultan, Reading Horizons

Shannon Bowles is a Partnership Consultant with Reading Horizons. She holds a Bachelor's degree from BYU, a Master’s of Education degree in Applied Digital Learning from Lamar University, and is TESOL certified. In addition to her 7 years of experience as an ESL and foundational... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 5 - Mesa A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Apple Intelligence for Education: A New Era of Innovation LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 7 - Barranca A

Learn how a new era of innovation in education is here, transforming what leaders, educators, and students can do with Apple products — and what Apple products can do for them. This session is designed to help school leaders and educators navigate how Apple Intelligence fits into their school and learning environments privately and securely. Explore how Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates into system experiences and apps used every day, and how new tools such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Transcripts use personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant — enhancing productivity and creativity.

Presenters

Brian Peterson

Exhibitor/Vendor, Apple Inc.

@AppleEDUApple, Inc.

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Bring the JOY of Writing Back to our Classrooms! Writing Across the Curriculum: A Compliment to your Writer's Workshop! LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 3 - Vista A

Research shows, “Writing is a vehicle for improving reading!”
Grounded in research and classroom practice, this easy-to-use writing strategy teaches students the foundational skills and strategies to become confident and independent writers.
Come and discover how to engage every student in writing across the curriculum daily—from narrative to expository to poetry and more! Out with the dull worksheets and in with an innovative way to write across the curriculum.
Students will thrive with these easy-to-use strategies that encourage them to “write like a scientist and a historian!” This workshop will assist educators in creating new and rigorous writing lessons aligned to the DOK levels, the five reading components, your state reading and writing standards, as well as the content area standards! This session will also include tips on how to pull small writing groups and implement daily formative assessments.
Let’s bring the importance and the joy of writing back to our K–8 classrooms!

Presenters

Ms. April Severino

National Presenter, Educator, Principal, and Literacy Coach, Smart Schools

April Severino, an Award-Winning speaker, literacy consultant, former principal, and educator is a dynamic and energetic presenter whose accolades include Florida’s Teacher of the Year and nominee for Disney’s American Teacher Award. She has also been a keynote and featured... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 3 - Vista A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Five Key Building Blocks of Effective Core Instruction LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 1 - Pueblo

In this interactive session, educators will explore the five essential components that drive effective core instruction. By identifying and refining their core teaching practices, teachers establish a strong foundation for continuous improvement—one that supports differentiated
strategies and meets the needs of all learners. When school leadership embraces these core
practices as the foundation of their instructional model, they create the conditions for
meaningful instructional innovation, leading to more impactful and cohesive teaching and
learning experiences. Audience: K-12 Teachers, Principals, Instructional Coaches and District Instructional Leaders

Presenters

Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

Education Coach, Lifelong Learning Defined

Jorge Valenzuela is a respected performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. His mission is to empower educators to lead confidently and teach with greater effectiveness. Specializing in instructional innovation and action research, Jorge provides... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 1 - Pueblo 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Fluency in the Middle Grades LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 6 - Mesa B

Presenters

Tiffany Perkins

Literacy Coach, NMPED

Literacy Coach with the New Mexico Public Education Department Passionate Educator Turned Literacy Coach | Empowering Students and Teachers for Success | Transforming Classrooms through Literacy Excellence

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 6 - Mesa B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Help, My Students Can’t Comprehend: The Science of Reading for Secondary Educators LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 2 - Caldera

This session, Help, My Students Can’t Comprehend: The Science of Reading for Secondary Educators, focuses on demystifying the Science of Reading for educators working with older students. While the conversation around the Science of Reading is widespread, misconceptions abound—especially at the secondary level. This session will separate fact from myth, exploring how the principles of the Science of Reading apply to middle and high school students. Participants will gain insights into evidence-based research, debunk myths that hinder effective reading instruction, and explore theoretical models that support comprehension and literacy development in secondary classrooms.

Presenters

Jeanne Schopf

Independent Consultant

For over three decades, Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed, NBCT, C-SLDI has devoted herself to enriching the lives of children as an educator and a prominent figure in state and national literacy. With a wealth of experience as a K-9 teacher, Literacy Coach, Reading Specialist, and Certified Dyslexia... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 2 - Caldera 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

NMPED Open Education Resources (OER) Website for New Mexico Educators LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 8 - Barranca B

Are you spending time looking for resources for teaching New Mexico History, including Black NM History or Women's NM History? The NMPED OER Team has a solution! Come and learn about free, openly licensed teaching materials that include content and lesson plans. Hear about plans to expand the resources to include all social studies topics, ELA, SLA, math, science, and computer science materials.

Presenters

Erica Wheeler

Humanities Program Specialist, NMPED Humanities

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

Jed Duggan

MLSS, NMPED

Jed Duggan is in his 26th year in education. He has worked with board members as a charter leader and as a central office administrator in Gadsden ISD. He designed the MLSS processes for Gadsden ISD which was recognized as a model for the State of New Mexico. Since May 2024, he has... Read More →

Joseph Ulibarri

Black Education Act Curriculum Coordinator, NMPED

Bio - Coming Soon!

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 8 - Barranca B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

10:30am MDT

Removing Intervention Challenges to Transform Student Outcomes LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT

Room 4 - Vista B

Effective literacy intervention doesn’t need to be complicated. With the right approach, it becomes more manageable and effective. In this session, we will take a deep dive into diagnosing skill deficits, delivering targeted instruction, and helping students exit intervention more quickly.

Presenters

Cortnie Gurren

Strategic Account Executive, 95 Percent Group

Cortnie Gurren is a Strategic Account Executive for 95 Percent Group supporting Los Angeles Unified School District. Throughout almost two decades of working in education, her passion continues to grow around supporting students, teachers, and school districts across the nation. With... Read More →

Kim Piranio

Regional Account Executive, 95 Percent Group

Kim Piranio is a Regional Account Executive for 95 Percent Group supporting Arizona and New Mexico. Prior to working for 95 Percent Group she worked at the Arizona Department of Education as a Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist and was a teacher for 16 years. Her experience was in primary... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Room 4 - Vista B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Assessing & Monitoring English Learners' Language Development to Inform Instruction LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 5 - Mesa A

We will explore strategies such as differentiated materials, technology integration, and collaborative activities that address diverse learning needs and promote an equitable environment. Attendees will leave with practical tools and templates to create lessons that empower all students to succeed, regardless of their ability, background, or learning style.

Presenters

Dr. Linda Cavazos

Founder, Ellas Consulting

Dr. Linda Cavazos is a professional development/technical assistance provider and researcher with 30 years’ experience in education supporting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. She has provided capacity building and technical assistance support and coaching... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 5 - Mesa A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Choice Boards: Differentiating Instruction through Interactive Technology LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 7 - Barranca A

This interactive workshop will explore the power of choice boards to differentiate instruction and engage students. Participants will learn how to create dynamic, technology-rich choice boards using Google Slides and a variety of digital tools. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, educators will gain practical skills in designing personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse needs and learning styles. Discover how to empower students with choices, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in this engaging and interactive workshop.

Presenters

Maria Cleofe Palma

Teacher, Alamogordo High School

Maria Cleofe Palma is a dedicated educator from the Philippines with over 20 years of experience, including four years as a Special Education Math teacher at Alamogordo High School, where she currently teaches Geometry and Financial Literacy resource classes while also co-teaching... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Communication for Collaboration: Conversational Skills are Only the Beginning! LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 6 - Mesa B

Communication is a part of our daily lives. It is vital for establishing and maintaining relationships. Conversation skills are foundational to building personal and professional relationships with colleagues, but establishing relationships is just the first step. The work of a coach and leader frequently requires the use of well-practiced, strategic, and sometimes formal communication skills that extend beyond daily conversation. It is essential that coaches and leaders spend time learning and practicing specific communication skills to foster trust and collaboration. There will be circumstances that present communication challenges. When these situations arise, a coach or leader who has practiced these critically important skills will be able to use them comfortably and confidently.

Presenters

Jodie Wymore

National Consultant/Coach, Be A Change, LLC

Jodie Wymore has committed herself to a career in education, with over four decades of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, campus principal, and consultant/coach. She currently serves as a national consultant/coach for Be A Change, LLC. In her second year supporting educators... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 6 - Mesa B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Fostering Accesible Literacy Instruction for All: The Intersection of the Science of Reading and Dyslexia LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 1 - Pueblo

This presentation emphasizes the critical need for evidence-based literacy instruction rooted in the Science of Reading to meet the diverse needs of all students, particularly those exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia. It presents a holistic approach that highlights the vital role of district leaders, administrators, educators, and parents in supporting students with reading difficulties. The session focuses on fostering accessible literacy instruction that not only acknowledges the challenges faced by students but also empowers stakeholders to provide equitable access to effective teaching methods.

The inclusive strategy aims to bridge gaps in understanding and support for students with dyslexia by equipping all stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate student success. The presentation will offer insights into professional development and enhanced parent engagement, both essential components in creating a supportive educational environment. By emphasizing collaboration among all parties involved, this session will prepare participants to implement strategies that ensure every learner, regardless of their reading abilities, has the opportunity to thrive.

Presenters

DeJunne' Clark Jackson

President, The Center for Literacy & Learning

DeJunne’ Clark Jackson is an education professional with almost two decades of experience working on behalf of children and adolescents. From early childhood development to college matriculation, DeJunne’ Clark Jackson has been able to serve a host of students – helping them... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 1 - Pueblo 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Restorative Practices with a Creative Twist LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 8 - Barranca B

Join us for a new professional development opportunity that puts more than a “creative twist” on restorative circles. Learn about the basics of restorative practices integrated with arts and mindfulness to create heartfelt and student-centered connections in your classroom community. Relationships are at the center of all restorative practices. This experiential workshop will model safe, inclusive, and creative strategies for both your staff and your students. This highly interactive PD is full of opportunities to learn, practice, and reflect.

Presenters

Michelle Holdt

Creative "Seeing" with a Heart Centered Lens

Michelle Holdt is a bold, compassionate, and love-drenched voice of change. Michelle is an artist, a mom, a passionate advocate leading for Love with a capital L and Creativity with a capital C. She brings her years of arts education leadership experience combined with a passionate... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 8 - Barranca B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Secondary Striving Readers: Diagnose and Intervene LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 3 - Vista A

If you are a secondary ELA teacher, odds are you have readers who need some extra support. However, you might not have the diagnostic data you need to drill down to the specific strands of reading that they need strengthening in. Diagnostic assessments are key because, in the upper grades, we may already know which students are struggling (which alleviates the need for a screener), but we do need to know the specifics of what supports they need. In this session, we will explore diagnostic assessments that can be used with older students and recommendations for how to intervene based on the diagnostic data. This session is intended for all 6th-12th literacy educators to strengthen their current practices in assessment and intervention for older readers.

Participants will:

Define assessment types in the context of secondary ELA and adolescent literacy

Explore diagnostic assessments that can be used with older students

Explore recommendations for how to intervene based on the diagnostic data

Participants will gain access to a digital repository of related resources and will participate in collegial discussions and reflections about their own current system.

Presenters

Lauren Spenceley

Secondary English Language Arts Specialist, Arizona Department of Education

Lauren Spenceley M.Ed. is the Secondary English Language Arts Specialist with the Arizona Department of Education. Lauren provides support to districts, schools, and educators with implementation of Arizona's English Language Arts Standards, with particular focus on grades 6-12, including... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 3 - Vista A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

The Laws of Literacy Leadership: Leader Moves that Get the Job Done LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 2 - Caldera

Dr. Terrie Noland brings the transformative insights of John Maxwell's Laws of Leadership into the world of literacy, equipping leaders with strategies that truly work. Explore how key principles, such as The Law of the Lid—your leadership capacity determines your impact—and The Law of Influence—leadership is about impact, not position—can drive real results in your literacy initiatives. Through actionable steps and proven practices, Dr. Noland will empower you to make leadership moves that foster student success, inspire educators, and create a literacy-rich culture. Ready to lead with purpose and results? This session is your playbook.

Presenters

Dr. Terrie Noland

The Transformative Reading Teacher Group

For 25 years, Dr. Terrie Noland has put her energy into education and literacy; first as a teacher and administrator, and now as V.P. of Educator Initiatives for Learning Ally, a nonprofit dedicated to "Literacy for All." Terrie's mission is to spark a flame of enthusiasm in others... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 2 - Caldera 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

11:45am MDT

Words Matter: Vocabulary Instruction During Read-Alouds LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT

Room 4 - Vista B

Unlock the power of words! In this engaging session, teachers will discover how to select rich vocabulary from read-aloud texts and design brief, explicit, and high-energy instruction that sticks. Learn practical strategies to boost vocabulary acquisition and deepen language comprehension for K–5 students—one read-aloud at a time!

Presenters

Dr. Rose Olmstead

Literacy Coach, New Mexico Public Education Department

Dr. Rose Olmstead is a state literacy coach with the New Mexico Public Education Department. With a background in education ranging from elementary, middle school, and adult learners, she brings a wealth of classroom experience to her coaching practice. Dr. Olmstead earned her Doctorate... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Room 4 - Vista B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

Building Disciplinary Literacy through Reading Apprenticeship LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 3 - Vista A

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed for secondary educators, administrators, and leaders looking to enhance their staff's capacity in disciplinary literacy instruction. Reading Apprenticeship is an evidence-based instructional model that integrates the science of reading to cultivate both teachers' and students' disciplinary literacy skills.

In this interactive session, you will learn about Reading Apprenticeship and how it supports statewide literacy goals, experience a sample routine, discover upcoming PED-sponsored training opportunities, and hear from NM administrators about implementation and impact in their districts.

Come find out how your school or district can participate in a New Mexico PED-sponsored professional learning cohort this coming school year!

Presenters

Heather Conklin

Senior Program Associate for Literacy, WestEd

Heather Conklin is a Senior Program Associate for Literacy at WestEd. Heather designs, facilitates, and supports professional learning initiatives for Reading Apprenticeship and has been deeply involved in work across the state of New Mexico in the past few years. In addition to... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 3 - Vista A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

Climbing THE LADDER OF READING & WRITING: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 2 - Caldera

In this session, Dr. Nancy Young will provide an overview of the continuum of ease in learning to read and write and the instructional implications. As she explains the features and terms within her widely recognized translational framework, The Ladder of Reading & Writing© (2023), Nancy will emphasize the importance of differentiation to serve the broad range of needs in today’s classrooms, from students who are experiencing challenges learning to read to students who are advanced in reading for their age. Nancy will focus especially on the terms “explicit,” “implicit,” “systematically designed,” “comprehensive analytical,” and “extended learning/acceleration.” While drawing attention to WHO, WHAT, WHY, and HOW, Nancy will encourage attendees to think about the evolving science of reading movement, current swings happening in the field, and gaps in the existing research.

Note: In this session, Nancy will be referencing chapters from her co-edited professional development book, Climbing THE LADDER OF READING & WRITING: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners (2024).

Presenters

Dr. Nancy Young

Instruction Based on Need, Independent Canadian Educational Consultant

Dr. Nancy Young is an independent Canadian educational consultant providing professional development for an international audience.Nancy’s current focus is the WHO, WHAT and WHY of literacy instruction in the early primary grades. Nancy’s emphasis is instruction based on need... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 2 - Caldera 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

Effective use of AI in support of high-quality reading instruction LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 7 - Barranca A

With the increasing proliferation of Artificial Intelligence tools, teachers have tremendous opportunities to harness the power of AI to enhance, not replace, the cognitive lift and meaningful learning in literacy classrooms. In this session, Student Achievement Partners will collaborate with participants to explore practical strategies for using generative AI to support productive struggle while maintaining the essential cognitive work that drives student growth. Key topics will include strategic AI integration, practical implementation strategies, and student-centered planning. Additionally, we’ll share a guide developed in partnership between Student Achievement Partners and AI for Education, engage teachers in opportunities to explore the guide and AI models, and solicit feedback from educators about use cases and opportunities.

Presenters

Katie Keown

Director, Literacy, Student Achievement Partners

Katie serves as a Literary Director at Student Achievement Partners, a nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes by ensuring all children receive equitable and essential instruction. Her work focuses on our secondary literacy initiatives, including teacher training and aligning... Read More →

Rahel Fesseha

Literacy Specialist, Student Achievement Partners

Over the last 12 years, Rahel has worked in school-based and nonprofit roles serving Black and multilingual communities in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Los Angeles. Her work as a teacher, instructional coach, research assistant, and school-based program manager shaped... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

MLSS in the Reading Classroom LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 4 - Vista B

In this session, participants will have an opportunity to manipulate the layers of support and test their savvy. We will then go over the research from TNTP on why we need to be addressing Layer 1 for all students through grade appropriate assignments, strong instruction and deep engagement, and how high expectations need to be present in order for our students to succeed. We will move to a Layer 2 Lesson plan to reach Layer 1 then discuss how to flesh out the need for support in Layer 3 through screeners. We will work in small groups to create a L1-3 opportunity for a reading standard using a suggested lesson plan template. Then, as teams, we will share any ahha’s, productive struggles and then discuss any questions, comments or concerns.

Presenters

Darlene Fortier

Teach Plus NM Teaching Policy Fellow Alumna and a former Teach Plus National Research Fellow

Darlene Fortier is originally from the Boston area and moved to New Mexico 30 years ago. She started on her post secondary educational journey teaching art at her local YMCA in Boston and got hooked on teaching. Darlene has been recognized by Fine Arts for Children and Teens (FACT... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 4 - Vista B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

Secondary Literacy Leadership: Leading with Impact; Driving Change, Inspiring Growth LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 6 - Mesa B

Strong literacy leadership is the foundation for academic success at the secondary level. In this dynamic session, participants will explore the critical role of leaders in shaping school-wide literacy initiatives, fostering collaboration among educators, and supporting the diverse needs of students.

Presenters

Jeanne Schopf

Independent Consultant

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 6 - Mesa B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

Supporting Differentiated Learning for Gifted and Advanced Students Using MLSS LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 8 - Barranca B

Many educators have received no support in using differentiation strategies for gifted and advanced learners. Participants will explore how to build activities that address various advanced learning needs and gain a deeper understanding of how to differentiate for advanced students. Connections between these activities and the MLSS framework will demonstrate how to effectively use MLSS to support these students.

Presenters

Christopher Vian

MLSS and Gifted Specialist, NMPED

Christopher Vian serves as the MLSS and Gifted Specialist for the NMPED. He has taught English/Language Arts, Gifted, US History, and more electives than he can count in Oklahoma, China, and New Mexico. He has experience in early childhood education, primary and secondary education... Read More →

Kate Morris

Technical Assistance Program Gifted Consultant, CES

Kate Morris has taught for 16 years in Elementary and Secondary Education in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of History with a Secondary Education Concentration. Kate has a background in both gifted education and special... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 8 - Barranca B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

The Impact of Coaching on Teachers and Administrators LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 5 - Mesa A

Learn about the impact of different levels of coaching for administrators and teachers. See how the CCSD Assistant Superintendent and C&I Coordinators work with principals on their implementation of MLSS and how they coach classroom teachers to analyze data that drives their instructional plans and delivery to meet the needs of all students.

Presenters

Geraldine Herrod

Instructional Coordinator, Central Consolidated School District

My name is Geraldine Herrod and I work at the district office in the Curriculum & Instruction Department as the Elementary School Coordinator. I have been a classroom teacher in elementary and secondary, I also have been an elementary principal, high school principal, instructional... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 5 - Mesa A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2:15pm MDT

The Laws of Literacy Leadership: Leader Moves that Get the Job Done LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Room 1 - Pueblo

Dr. Terrie Noland brings the transformative insights of John Maxwell's Laws of Leadership into the world of literacy, equipping leaders with strategies that truly work. Explore how key principles like The Law of the Lid—your leadership capacity determines your impact—and The Law of Influence—leadership is about impact, not position—can drive real results in your literacy initiatives. Through actionable steps and proven practices, Dr. Noland will empower you to make leadership moves that foster student success, inspire educators, and create a literacy-rich culture. Ready to lead with purpose and results? This session is your playbook.

Presenters

Dr. Terrie Noland

The Transformative Reading Teacher Group

Friday June 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Room 1 - Pueblo 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

Addressing The Reading Rope Through Listening Comprehension LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 2 - Caldera

Allison will demonstrate how a well-planned read-aloud of any text can connect to all strands of the Reading Rope.

Presenters

Allison Caldwell

Instruction Team Lead, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

Allison Caldwell has spent 18 years in public education, serving in roles such as speech and language therapist, literacy interventionist, instructional coach, and school administrator. Her dedication to ensuring all children learn to read led her to earn a Master’s in Curriculum... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 2 - Caldera 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

Brain Stew: Leveraging the Developmental Nuances of Adolescents' Brain Functions to Enhance Classroom Management and Instruction LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 3 - Vista A

Leveraging the Developmental Nuances of Adolescents' Brain Functions to Enhance Classroom Management and Instruction

Presenters

Jacob Mondragon

Teacher, Rio Rancho Public Schools

Jacob Mondragon, a seasoned educator with 15 years of experience, has dedicated his career to teaching in diverse educational settings, including private, charter, and larger public schools. His teaching expertise spans across various subjects such as music, fine arts, and math. Jacob... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 3 - Vista A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

Creating a Student-Driven Classroom Culture LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 4 - Vista B

Learning how to let go and allow your students to be in charge.

Presenters

Catherine Brijalba

Teacher, Hobbs Municipal Schools

Catherine L. Brijalba is an experienced and dedicated educator with 14 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as a 6th-grade teacher, Head Coach of the 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Team, Assistant Track Coach, and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Student Advisor at... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 4 - Vista B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

Empowering Families: Strategies for Deepening Engagement LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 8 - Barranca B

This session will explore practical strategies for deepening family engagement and strengthening partnerships between families and schools. Drawing on the Dual Capacity Framework for Family-School Partnerships, we will discuss key principles to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual respect in relationships with families. Participants will learn actionable tools to enhance communication, address barriers to involvement, and create environments where families feel valued and empowered. By focusing on the intersection of family engagement and classroom practices, this session will provide participants with the insights and strategies needed to build stronger, more meaningful connections that positively impact student success. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or family engagement professional, you will leave with a deeper understanding of how to empower families as active partners in their children's education.

Presenters

Catalina Neff

Family Engagement Liaison, Identity, Equity, and Transformation Division

Catalina Neff is the Family Engagement Liaison for the Identity, Equity, and Transformation Division, bringing over 15 years of experience in family and community engagement, at-risk programming, and advocacy. Catalina is deeply committed to fostering meaningful partnerships between... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 8 - Barranca B 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

From Struggle to Strength: How Effective MTSS/MLSS and Academic Support Improve Literacy & Mental Health (repeat) LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 1 - Pueblo

Presenters

Tim Odegard

Professor of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University

Tim Odegard, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology and holds the Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. He also leads the efforts of the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia. He serves as Editor-in-Chief... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 1 - Pueblo 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

Science Integration in ELA LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 7 - Barranca A

Are you struggling with integrating science into your ELA instruction? Well, I have the session for you.

Science Integration in ELA will focus on:

Best practices in science instruction

Science notebooks

Emphasis on science sensemaking/student discourse

Emphasis on making models

This session will require all participants to actively engage in an elementary science lesson, experiencing and applying the science instructional strategies.

Presenters

Lisa Sanchez

Science Specialist for the Math and Science Bureau, NMPED

I am honored and blessed to have been with the New Mexico Public Education Department for two years. My name is Lisa Sanchez, and I am the Science Specialist for the Math and Science Bureau. I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and still reside in New Mexico with my husband... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 7 - Barranca A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

3:30pm MDT

You have completed the Dyslexia Screener, Now What? LIMITED

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Room 5 - Mesa A

The steps to take after completing the required dyslexia screener for all NM first graders, including what and how to provide the appropriate types of instruction/intervention to change the trajectory of growth in reading.

Presenters

Eileen Boliver

Educational Consultant, Dyslexia Specialists of NM

Eileen Boliver is an experienced educator with over 25 years of dedicated service in both general and special education classrooms. She is a passionate advocate for students with dyslexia, drawing upon her personal experience as the parent of dyslexic children and grandchildren... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Room 5 - Mesa A 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA

2025 Literacy Convening

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