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Monday, June 2
 

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session - Building Community FULL
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos around Building Community.
Nicole Goodman
Esai Ontiveros
Melesia Blackwill

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Grand Ballroom C

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session - College Career Readiness FULL
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos around College and Career Readiness.
Carter Weska
Bethany Ragland
Maesa Eicke
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell

LEAP Regional Coach, CES LEAP
Jessica Powell is an educator with more than 25 years of experience at the elementary, secondary, and graduate levels working in both public and special purpose schools. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor through the Academic Language Therapy... Read More →
avatar for Sonia Trujillo

Sonia Trujillo

Coach, CES LEAP

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Bosque

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session - Culturally Responsive and Multilingual Strategies FULL
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos around Culturally Responsive and Multi-Lingual Strategies.


Jenna Griffin
Boderra Joe
Ashley Hernandez
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Esslinger

Alexis Esslinger

LEAP Program Director, CES LEAP
This is a brief bio.
avatar for Yvette Lujan-Flores

Yvette Lujan-Flores

Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Yvette Luján-Flores is a dedicated educator and instructional coach with deep roots in New Mexico. A native of Las Vegas, NM, she now resides in Rio Rancho with her husband of 33 years, Tim Flores—who is also a fellow LEAP Coach. Together, they have raised three grown children.Yvette... Read More →

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Manzano

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session - Growth Mindset and Empathy in the Classroom FULL
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos around Growth Mindset, SEL, and Empathy in the classroom.  
Jessica Scarbro
Kerry McDonald
Ashley Perez
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bowles

Kelly Bowles

Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Kelly Bowles is a wife, mother of four, teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant. In her free time, Kelly enjoys dancing, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family. She was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, and earned her BA in Elementary Education from ENMU-Portales.Kelly... Read More →
avatar for Aimee Parra

Aimee Parra

Coach, CES LEAP
Aimee Parra is a native New Mexican, born and raised in San Antonio, NM, just a short drive from the Bosque del Apache in Socorro County. After earning her degrees from New Mexico State University, she, her husband, and their two daughters made Las Cruces their home. As a family... Read More →

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Seminar

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session -Overview of LEAP Framework Concepts (Vocabulary Instruction and Development, Universal Design for Learning, Backwards Design, Traditional Learning Theory - Vygotsky) LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos providing overviews on Key LEAP Framework Concepts. (Vocabulary Instruction and Development, Universal Design for Learning, Backwards Design, Traditional Learning Theory - Vygotsky).
Sarah Fielding
Estefani Hammond
Joshua Martinez
Tom Ta
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Butcher

Lauren Butcher

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP
avatar for Tim Flores

Tim Flores

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP
Tim Flores is an Instructional Coach for LEAP - Leading Educators through Alternative Pathways. He is a former English Language Development Coordinator/Instructor and Instructional Coach with 35 years of teaching experience in inner-city, rural, suburban, and Bureau of Indian Education... Read More →

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Sunrise

4:30pm MDT

Words of a LEAPster Panel Session -Special Education and Diverse Learners FULL
Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
This session will include the following panelists discussing their WOAL videos providing overviews on Special Education and Diverse Learners
Lisa Walker
Selina Franco-Torres
Elizabeth Chapman
Speakers
avatar for Leslie Rene Rohrer

Leslie Rene Rohrer

Special Populations Facilitator, Coach, CES LEAP
Rene Rohrer has 25 years’ worth of experience across various roles and settings in the field of education, primarily in special education. She earned her teacher licensure and her Master of Teaching through WNMU Gallup.Her first teaching assignment in Navajo, New Mexico was responsible... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Padilla

Michelle Padilla

LEAP Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Michelle Padilla has been an educator for 30+ years, as a teacher, instructional coach and director. She earned her BA in Elementary Education and master's degree in MSET (Math, Science and Educational Technology) from the University of New Mexico. She went on to earn her Administrative... Read More →

Monday June 2, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Rio Grande
 
Tuesday, June 3
 

8:15am MDT

Building Academic Vocabulary for Long Term Memory FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Effective vocabulary instruction is a key foundation to help students acquire a wide and diverse vocabulary. Students need both direct and indirect instruction of vocabulary and word meanings as well as multiple exposures to words. It is multiple exposures and repetition that students begin to understand the nuances of words and how to use them.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Flores

Tim Flores

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP
Tim Flores is an Instructional Coach for LEAP - Leading Educators through Alternative Pathways. He is a former English Language Development Coordinator/Instructor and Instructional Coach with 35 years of teaching experience in inner-city, rural, suburban, and Bureau of Indian Education... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Sunrise

8:15am MDT

Creating a Welcoming and Efficient Classroom Environment FULL
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
We will explore strategies for fostering a classroom environment that is both inviting and highly functional.  Participants will learn practical techniques for building a positive classroom culture, establishing clear expectations, and optimizing organization to enhance student engagement. We will discuss the elements of a classroom that create a space where all students feel valued and supported while maximizing instructional time. 
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Padilla

Michelle Padilla

LEAP Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Michelle Padilla has been an educator for 30+ years, as a teacher, instructional coach and director. She earned her BA in Elementary Education and master's degree in MSET (Math, Science and Educational Technology) from the University of New Mexico. She went on to earn her Administrative... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Bosque

8:15am MDT

Next Steps with LEAP! LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
In this session, I will discuss opportunities with CES LEAP post-program!

We will discuss pathways for TESOL and Bilingual Certification for LEAP completers in NM, CALP through the May Center and we will discuss MA partnerships that recognize and honor LEAP credit moving forward.

Join us for a conversation about how LEAP can support your continuous learning, growth and further credentialing as well as timelines and tuition support for these endeavors.  LEAP is your ally and we're behind you all the way!
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Esslinger

Alexis Esslinger

LEAP Program Director, CES LEAP
This is a brief bio.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Seminar

8:15am MDT

Strategies for Planning and Delivering Instruction: The Fundamental 5 Revisited FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
We will dive into resources of the book The Fundamental 5 Revisited. The session will be packed with strategies to increase student effort, thinking and retention while building productive and supporting relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Sonia Trujillo

Sonia Trujillo

Coach, CES LEAP
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Rio Grande

8:15am MDT

The Nature and Needs of Gifted Students FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Students who are gifted have a unique nature to their abilities. To maximize their abilities teaching goes beyond what is offered in the traditional classroom. Join us to learn about the characteristics of gifted students and their unique nature and needs through a jeopardy style presentation. 
Speakers
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Manzano

9:40am MDT

Engaging, Empowering, and Leading: Practical Strategies for New Teachers Part 1 FULL
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
This session is 120 minutes and will cover 2 sessions. This session equips new teachers with practical, research-based techniques from Teach Like a Champion, Love and Logic, and student leadership strategies to create a structured, engaging, and student-centered classroom. By implementing these ideas, teachers can minimize behavior issues and distractions while maximizing student learning and engagement. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to build strong relationships, set high expectations, and empower students to take ownership of their learning.
Speakers
avatar for Aimee Parra

Aimee Parra

Coach, CES LEAP
Aimee Parra is a native New Mexican, born and raised in San Antonio, NM, just a short drive from the Bosque del Apache in Socorro County. After earning her degrees from New Mexico State University, she, her husband, and their two daughters made Las Cruces their home. As a family... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Bosque

9:40am MDT

Fostering Authentic Literacy in Grades 9-12 LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
How can teachers and students co-create a responsive, flexible curriculum that fosters authentic literacy?
No curriculum is perfect. All curricula need the creative and critical thinking of students and teachers to adapt and implement them in meaningful ways.  How do teachers and students work with the curricula they may be given while still ensuring that students read texts that resonate with them and produce meaningful writing for multiple contexts? Participants in this interactive workshop will get hands-on experience adapting the  California State Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) materials for their context.  By exploring ERWC’s rhetorical approach to texts, participants learn how the ERWC modules prepare students to be adaptive communicators and critical thinkers who can transfer learning to new tasks and settings. Participants also explore ERWC resources that can be used with existing curriculum, including protocols for collaborative discussion and mini-units on genre, argument, and the rhetorical situation.
Speakers
avatar for Margo Batha

Margo Batha

English teacher Los Alamos High School and Coach, California State University Expository Reading and Writing Course, LEAP Secondary ELA Methods, California State University Expository Reading and Writing Course

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Sunrise

9:40am MDT

Strategies for English Learners: Intro to Project GLAD! LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Interested in learning strategies for your English Learners? Come explore Project GLAD strategies using a model unit on Bosque Engineering. We'll look at both content-specific and classroom management strategies for all ages! 
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Butcher

Lauren Butcher

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Manzano

9:40am MDT

The Connection Collection: Jigsaws, Jams, and Joy in Learning Together. FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Let's create classrooms where the energy is contagious and learning comes alive through connection. Picture your students' faces lighting up as they eagerly build on each other's ideas, where even your quietest learners feel confident sharing their thinking because they know their voice matters. During our time together, we'll jump right in and experience this kind of learning community firsthand. As we move, share, and work together, you'll discover natural ways to weave collaboration into your daily teaching that work for your unique classroom. We'll explore practical strategies that make student thinking visible and help every learner feel like a valued contributor to the classroom community. Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, these approaches can bring more joy and engagement to your classroom while deepening understanding. Come join us in experiencing the kind of learning environment we all hope to create for our students!
Speakers

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Rio Grande

9:40am MDT

The Importance of Executive Functioning Skills for Learning and Life FULL
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
What are EF skills, why are they critical for self-regulation, and why do some students struggle with things like organization, time management, and behavioral regulation?  The connection between a deficits in self-regulation skills and ADHD, Autism, and trauma will be explored.  When we understand our students better, we become better teachers!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Miller

Amy Miller

Founder & Executive Director May Center for Learning, May Learning Center
Amy Miller is founder and Executive Director of May Center for Learning, a school, outreach center and Teacher Institute focused on empowering students with learning differences in Santa Fe, NM. Amy has taught English, reading, and writing for over 20 years at the elementary, middle... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Seminar

10:45am MDT

Advanced Program Level Micro-Credentials for Licensure FULL
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
This session focuses on the Advanced Program Level micro-credentials for teacher licensure advancement. A brief description of the micro-credentials will be discussed as well as the role of school district and charter schools’ Human Resources and Finance Departments in verifying teacher eligibility for licensure advancement.
Speakers
avatar for Bernadette Martinez

Bernadette Martinez

APL Liaison, NMPED Advancement Program
I began my career as a middle school math teacher in the South Valley and progressed to the role of Assistant Principal, ultimately becoming the first female Hispanic Principal at Ernie Pyle Middle School. After that, I joined the APS district office as the Instructional Manager for... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom C

10:45am MDT

Engaging Strategies to Develop Academic Discussions FULL
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
This interactive session explores how structured discussion protocols can transform your classroom into a more engaging and culturally responsive space. Participants will learn practical strategies to promote inclusive dialogue, deepen student thinking, and honor diverse perspectives through intentional conversation design.
Speakers
avatar for Yvette Lujan-Flores

Yvette Lujan-Flores

Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Yvette Luján-Flores is a dedicated educator and instructional coach with deep roots in New Mexico. A native of Las Vegas, NM, she now resides in Rio Rancho with her husband of 33 years, Tim Flores—who is also a fellow LEAP Coach. Together, they have raised three grown children.Yvette... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Padilla

Michelle Padilla

LEAP Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Michelle Padilla has been an educator for 30+ years, as a teacher, instructional coach and director. She earned her BA in Elementary Education and master's degree in MSET (Math, Science and Educational Technology) from the University of New Mexico. She went on to earn her Administrative... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Rio Grande

10:45am MDT

Engaging, Empowering, and Leading: Practical Strategies for New Teachers Part 2 LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
This session has a Part 1 and is a continuation of previous session. This session equips new teachers with practical, research-based techniques from Teach Like a Champion, Love and Logic, and student leadership strategies to create a structured, engaging, and student-centered classroom. By implementing these ideas, teachers can minimize behavior issues and distractions while maximizing student learning and engagement. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to build strong relationships, set high expectations, and empower students to take ownership of their learning.
Speakers
avatar for Aimee Parra

Aimee Parra

Coach, CES LEAP
Aimee Parra is a native New Mexican, born and raised in San Antonio, NM, just a short drive from the Bosque del Apache in Socorro County. After earning her degrees from New Mexico State University, she, her husband, and their two daughters made Las Cruces their home. As a family... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Bosque

10:45am MDT

Interactive Notetaking Grades 3-5 LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Join us for an interactive notetaking make-and-take session for Grades 3-5. 
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bowles

Kelly Bowles

Instructional Coach, CES LEAP
Kelly Bowles is a wife, mother of four, teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant. In her free time, Kelly enjoys dancing, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family. She was raised in Roswell, New Mexico, and earned her BA in Elementary Education from ENMU-Portales.Kelly... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Manzano

10:45am MDT

Structuring Your Classroom to Support Self-Regulation FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
This session will discuss practical strategies for creating a learning environment that supports students in their development of self-regulation skills.  The development of these skills leads to students who can take responsibility for their own learning, who are more intrinsically motivated, and who ultimately feel confident in pursuing their goals.  
Speakers
avatar for Amy Miller

Amy Miller

Founder & Executive Director May Center for Learning, May Learning Center
Amy Miller is founder and Executive Director of May Center for Learning, a school, outreach center and Teacher Institute focused on empowering students with learning differences in Santa Fe, NM. Amy has taught English, reading, and writing for over 20 years at the elementary, middle... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Seminar

12:45pm MDT

Accessible & Adapted Literacy: Empowering Education through Technology FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Literacy is not a "one size fits all" experience for our students. Through accessible resources, modifications, and adaptions we can provide students an equitable and empowering educational experience.  Bookshare is the world largest collection of accessible eBooks with over 1 million titles freely available to students with print barriers, including textbooks for K-12 and higher education. During this presentation you will learn about the FREE Bookshare resource and useful implementation strategies for students with reading barriers and learning differences. Learn about the Bookshare Reader, Audio Downloads, Braille, and WORD formats of every eBook in out collection! 
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Caswell

Sarah Caswell

Outreach Program Manager, Bookshare
Accessible and Adapted Literacy

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Bosque

12:45pm MDT

ELEVATE NM - EDUCATOR EVALUATION LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
This session presents our teacher evaluation system, Elevate NM. We will delve into the intricacies of Elevate NM, including in-depth information on how this system transforms teachers’ evaluations in New Mexico, and guide you through the various aspects of Elevate NM, including its key features, evaluation criteria, and the process of implementing the new system.

Presenter(s): Monica Nuñez, Elevate NM Liaison and Birgit Maurer, Director of Educator Growth and Development Bureau, NMPED
60 minutes for K-12 audience.
Speakers
avatar for Birgit Maurer, NMPED Educator Growth & Development Director

Birgit Maurer, NMPED Educator Growth & Development Director

Director, New Mexico Public Education Department, Educator Growth & Development
Birgit, a native of Germany, came to the U.S. in 1987 to attend the University of Texas at El Paso, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1991 with a minor in Spanish. She began her career as a teacher with Gadsden Independent School District in 2000, serving as a Title I and later a... Read More →
avatar for Monica Nunez

Monica Nunez

Elevate NM liaison, NMPED Educator Growth and Development Bureau
Monica Nuñez is the Elevate NM liaison at the New Mexico Public Education Department's Educator Growth and Development Bureau. The Educator Quality Division created her position intentionally created for the teacher evaluation program support needed at the school district and campus... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Seminar

12:45pm MDT

Growth Mindset in Mathematics FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Come explore ways to promote the "power of yet" in your math class! Examine strategies and explore hands-on application in a variety of math games. 
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Butcher

Lauren Butcher

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Manzano

12:45pm MDT

Introduction to UDL through an Escape Room FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Unlocking UDL: An Escape Room Adventure for New Teachers

Step into the world of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)with an interactive escape room challenge! In this hands-on session, new educators will work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and "break out" while discovering the power of UDL in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. Along the way, participants will explore the three UDL principles—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—and gain practical strategies to support all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer Armstrong

UDL-CREC
Jennifer Armstrong, an advocate for Universal Design for Learning, brings nearly 20 years in K-12 education as a teacher, coach, and ATP-certified specialist. With expertise in inclusive practices and assistive technology, she is dedicated to fostering equity, access, and expert learning... Read More →
avatar for Selena Shepard

Selena Shepard

NM UDL Instructional Coach, UDL-CREC
Selena Shepherd, M.Ed: An experienced educator with over 20 years in teaching and instructional coaching. She specializes in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and STEM education. Selena has taught various elementary grades, with a particular passion for 5th-grade science and technology... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Rio Grande

12:45pm MDT

Multisensory Grammar Make and Take FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
This workshop is designed to be a make and take meant to accompany the Multisensory Grammar lesson presented in Elementary Methods. You will learn how to make and use the materials for Multisensory Grammar, which is a different way of thinking about grammar in your classroom.
*Pre-requisite: Participants must have attended the Elementary Methods Session on Multisensory Grammar in order to participate fully.  
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell

LEAP Regional Coach, CES LEAP
Jessica Powell is an educator with more than 25 years of experience at the elementary, secondary, and graduate levels working in both public and special purpose schools. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor through the Academic Language Therapy... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom C

12:45pm MDT

Using Data to Inform your Instruction LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Have you ever considered the best way to organize your assessment scores? Keeping assessment data well-structured is essential for tracking student progress, identifying learning gaps, and making informed instructional decisions. In this session, we will explore different formats for recording data and discuss how to effectively use this information to guide and enhance student learning. By implementing a strategic approach to data collection and analysis, you can better support student achievement and growth.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Stock

Angela Stock

LEAP Coach, CES LEAP

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Sunrise
 
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