New Mexico Public Education Department

Activate Your Voice & Make an Impact — ESSA Plan Revisions The PED is undertaking a revision of our consolidated state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as a key lever to support a renewed vision toward setting high expectations for schools and to help monitor whether equitable conditions for learning are being provided for every student across the state. These updates will set the stage for state and local policy to ensure educational equity, excellence, and relevance. Now more than ever presents an opportunity for us to take stock of what’s working and where there are opportunities to better support each and every learner. Make an impact on education in New Mexico by completing input surveys for key programs that affect school accountability, supports for multi-lingual learners, funding for rural school communities, and much more! Deadline to submit input is July 31st. Click the link below to learn more, review recommended updates, and provide feedback. https://lnkd.in/gipchFhM Questions? Contact Kenneth Stowe at kenneth.stowe@ped.nm.gov #NMPED

Applications to join the NMPED Family Cabinet have been extended to July 26, 2024, with an informational webinar on July 17th at 6:00 p.m. The Family Cabinet will: learn about policy and act as a communication link between the PED and their local schools, engage in professional development, and have first-hand experience in creating the PED’s Parent Ambassador group For more information, please contact catalina.neff@ped.nm.gov. To register, click here or scan the QR code: https://bit.ly/ped-family To attend the webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUHYRC63 #NMPED

New Mexico is an enhanced member of the Marketing and Business Administration (MBA) Research Consortium, which gives teachers statewide free and at-cost access to thousands of resources created for business, marketing, finance, management and entrepreneurship educators! Explore member benefits including free instructional modules, an exclusive teacher resource portal, and more at mbaresearch.org #NMPED

The Charter Schools Conference is next week, and the agenda is complete. We hope to see you there! Keep an eye out for a complete online program this weekend. To register for the 2024 Charter Schools Conference, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dsfUx2Tr

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 New Mexico teacher, coach, or administrator that is interested in assisting and supporting secondary teachers in providing high-quality, evidence-based instruction? If so, the NMPED Literacy and Humanities Bureau has a very exciting opportunity to share with you! To assist selected Disciplinary (Secondary) Literacy Model and Support Schools with the implementation of evidence-based literacy instructional practices and strategies, the PED Literacy and Humanities Bureau and NWREC 2 are currently accepting applications for a Disciplinary Literacy Coach Coordinator and up to 15 Disciplinary Literacy Coaches. The Disciplinary Literacy Coach (DLC) Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for the Disciplinary Literacy Model and Support School initiative and will oversee, supervise, and evaluate the work of the Disciplinary Literacy Coaches in selected schools. The DLC Coordinator will also gather outcome data for literacy initiatives and provide reporting on these outcomes. The Disciplinary Literacy Coaches will support selected school sites with the implementation of disciplinary literacy evidence-based instructional practices by providing coaching to teachers across all content areas. Additionally, these coaches will provide whole-staff professional development. Disciplinary Literacy Coaches must have the ability to support teachers in all content areas and secondary grade-levels and to assist school leadership in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction to meet individual and school-wide needs. Coaches will be trained in various coaching models and will also enroll and participate in AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary alongside ELA teachers from the school(s) they support. Please see the links to detailed job descriptions and requirements for both positions below, as well as the application for both positions. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chase Deaton. Disciplinary Literacy Coach Coordinator Job Description and Requirements - https://lnkd.in/gwfy2G-j Disciplinary Literacy Coach Job Description and Requirements - https://lnkd.in/geNTG8Ab Application Link - https://lnkd.in/gyqJACre #NMPED

Secretary Romero, along with state legislators and other education leaders in New Mexico, attended the Hispanic Education Act & Latinos in Action VIP Breakfast at UNM. The event served as an opportunity for leaders to learn more about the Hispanic Education Act, and the work of the Hispanic Education Advisory Council. In addition, Julia Rosa Emslie, PED’s Hispanic Education Liaison, discussed the HEAC’s legislative priorities for 2025 and beyond. Following the VIP breakfast, student chapters of Latinos in Action from across the state performed poetry reading, dances, and music, and attended leadership seminars throughout the day. #NMPED #LIA

Secretary Romero, and other NMPED staff, attended Gordon Bernell Charter School’s Career Development Center grand opening in Albuquerque. Gordon Bernell services the Metro Detention Center, and the stand-alone campus on 4th street where the Career Development Center is located. The Career Development Center will allow students to pursue professional training and certifications that will allow them to flourish in chosen career paths once they have completed their high school graduation requirements. #NMPED #GordonBernellCharterSchool

NMPED Language and Culture Division 2023-2024: 2-day RISE Creative Industries Youth Summits The NMPED Language and Culture Division, in collaboration with RISE: Creative Industries for Entrepreneurs, presents three dynamic 2-day Youth Summits. These summits are designed to empower student voices through the creative industries. Participants will have the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with a team of New Mexico Artists, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and insights through the arts. Albuquerque, NM - Friday, May 31st & Saturday, June 1st - Location: TBA Las Cruces, NM - Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th - Location: PAL at Centennial High School - 1950 S. Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Raton, NM - Friday, June 21st & Saturday, June 22nd - Location: High Plains Regional Education Cooperative #3 101 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740 Event Questions? Contact: Multicultural Education Specialist - Catalina Block - Catalina.Block@ped.nm.gov - 505.819.9005 Artist/Entrepreneur - Carlos Contreras - immastarproductions505@gmail.com - 505.554.0186 To register for the event, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gcfW75zv #NMPED

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes are intensive professional development workshops for AP educators. NM educators enjoy no registration fees and paid accommodations. Week one takes place June 3–6 and is fully virtual. Week two takes place June 10–13 and is in-person in Albuquerque. To view courses offered and register by May 24, 2024, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gE_ZFtVJ #NMPED

Get ready for the Pathway2Careers Summer Summit in Albuquerque this June 27–28! An exciting opportunity to supercharge the skills of New Mexico educators deeply involved in the diverse initiatives of P2C and experience role-specific sessions tailored to the unique needs of: - Teachers of special education students - P2C Math and CE curriculum users - School counselors - ECHS designees - District and school administrators - and more! Learn more and apply to attend at: https://lnkd.in/dxN5G5Q5 #NMPED