SWREC News & Announcements

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Current Workshops

As we schedule workshops or have information about upcoming professional development opportunities in our area, we at Southwest REC will keep you informed through our newsletter and on our calendar. As appropriate, we will provide additional workshop information here as well. Be sure to visit our Instructional Service page for our full range of support for member districts to meet the needs of continuing professional development.

Toolbox for Special Education Discipline

“Unlock essential strategies for effective special education discipline! Join us for “The Toolbox,” a full-day workshop led by experienced attorney and former special education teacher Elena M. Gallegos. Gain practical insights and legal guidance to confidently manage challenging behaviors and support students with disabilities.

This comprehensive workshop is a must-attend for All Administrators, Special Education Directors, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, and IEP Facilitators.

🗓️ Date: February 3, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8 AM – 4 PM 📍 Location: 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030

Register Today! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1974493874330?aff=oddtdtcreator 

A digital flyer for "The Toolbox for Special Education Discipline," presented by The Walsh Gallegos Firm. The flyer features Elena M. Gallegos, an experienced attorney and former special education teacher, who will lead a full-day workshop on laws related to disciplining students with disabilities and practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors. The event is scheduled for February 3, 2026, from 8 AM - 4 PM at 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030. The target audience includes All Administrators, Special Education Directors, Special Education Teachers, Related service providers, and IEP Facilitators. A QR code is visible in the top right, and a "Click to Register" button with a hand icon is at the bottom right. The overall design is modern with teal, grey, and dark red accents.

Executive Functioning & Organized Binder with Mitch Weathers Author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3–12

Join us for an engaging and practical session with Mitch Weathers focused on building executive functioning skills in the classroom. Through the Organized Binder system, Mitch will guide educators in creating safe, predictable learning environments that foster cognitive development and executive function growth. This session is ideal for educators seeking clear, consistent strategies to support student success through structure and routine.

Lunch Will Be Provided

Afternoon Planning Session | 1:30 – 3:30 PM Bring your curriculum materials and receive personalized support as you begin creating your own sample binder. This hands-on session offers dedicated time to apply what you’ve learned and get one-on-one guidance from Mitch to ensure your Organized Binder is tailored to your classroom needs.

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January 20, 2026 8:30-3:30

April 1, 2026 8:30-3:30

Promotional flyer for "Executive Functioning & Organized Binder Training with Mitch Weathers." The flyer features a photograph of Mitch Weathers, author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12, and the logo for the Southwest Regional Education Cooperative. It announces two training dates: January 20, 2026, and April 1, 2026, both from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The content is divided into a Morning Session (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) focusing on practical strategies and the Organized Binder system, and an Afternoon Planning Session (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM) for personalized planning and one-on-one guidance. QR codes are provided to register for the sessions. Contact information is listed at the bottom.
A title that says Student Success followed by the New Mexico Public Education Department Logo

Register Here for Southwest Regional Convening on Student Success

You’re invited to join us for the Southwest Regional Convening on Student Success. This community gathering brings together educators, students, families, and community partners to share ideas and collaborate on helping every student thrive.

LUNCH is provided at the venue.

11/21 Objectives

  • Increase awareness of the student success work already happening, along with opportunities to build on existing local relationships and strengthen further connections.
  • Apply promising practices working in southwest NM to increase attendance and student connectedness within their communities and schools.
  • Discuss strategies to develop a deeper understanding of the root causes of chronic absenteeism facing families living in rural communities.

📅 Event Details

Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Location: Western New Mexico University – Global Resource Center, Silver City, NM

Times:

  • 1:00–4:00 p.m. – Educator and Service Provider Session
  • 5:00–7:30 p.m. – Parent, Caregiver, and Community Session (listen, learn, and co-design solutions)

Everyone is welcome to attend either or both sessions. Please share this invitation with anyone who supports students and families in your community.

Come Join, Growing Language Through Science:
Strategies That Work Across the Curriculum Book Study

Register Here for Growing Language through Science

Book Study Flyer for "Growing Language Through Science: Strategies That Work Across the Curriculum"The flyer, from the NM STEM Innovation Network, is titled "Let's Have Fun and Learn Together!" and promotes a virtual book study of the book "Growing Language Through Science: Strategies That Work Across the Curriculum" by Judy Reinhartz.Key details:Host: NM STEM Innovation NetworkBook: Growing Language Through Science: Strategies That Work Across the Curriculum (K-5)Sessions: Virtual Sessions; a monthly learning series of five 90-minute sessions.Dates: First Wednesday of each month—November 5, 2025; December 3, 2025; January 7, 2026; February 4, 2026; March 4, 2026.Time: 4:00 PM–5:30 PMNote: The flyer states, "Learn with the author!"Registration: Participants are instructed to "Register Here!" with a yellow button pointing to a QR code. After registering, a zoom link will be provided by Patricia Carden at pcarden@nmsu.edu.Contact Info: Call (575) 646-2755 or email STEMinNM@gmail.com.Website: www.STEMinNM.orgPrincipal Hub: New Mexico State University.

Essentials for Mathematics Instruction:

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dates: See Below

Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030

Grades 4 – Algebra II

This training series focuses on core mathematical concepts and their application, designed for a higher-level audience.

Dates & Topics:

  • September 24: From Data & Measurement to Statistics & Probability.
  • October 27: From Numbers and Base Ten to The Number System.
  • December 8: From Operations & Algebraic Thinking to Expressions & Equations.
  • January 26, 2026: From Fractions to Ratios & Proportions.
  • February 23, 2026: Extending to Functions.

Kindergarten – Grade 3 This series is tailored for early learners, building foundational math skills.

 

Dates & Topics:

  • October 29: Developing Data Concepts and Statistical Thinking.
  • November 19: Whole Number Concepts and Operations.
  • December 10: Developing Fraction Concepts and Operations.
  • January 27, 2026: Developing Early Algebraic Concepts and Reasoning.
  • February 24, 2026: Sense-Making: The Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Grade 4 mathematics instructional sessions
Grade k-3 mathematics instructional sessions

SWREC Leadership Academy for School Leaders

Date: January 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m.

Lunch Provided

Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030

Register Here for SWREC Leadership Academy for School Leaders

A promotional poster for a Leadership Academy presented by the Southwest Regional Education Cooperative. The background is a teal color, and a large, circular brown and white logo on the right side features a mountain range with symbols for "MISSION & VISION," including a lamp, books, and people, with the text "PERSONAL GROWTH," "INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE," and "SCHOOL CULTURE." The poster lists information in four sections: Who?: "Open to current school leaders (principals & assistant principals)." What?: "4 face-to-face group trainings," "Executive coaching 1:1 sessions," "Resources you can use right away," and "Journal and organizational tools." When?: Lists specific dates in September, November, January, and March, with times and notes about lunch being provided. It also mentions a "virtual wrap up" in May and "Monthly Executive Coaching." Where?: "SWREC Training Center, 1321 E. Poplar St., Deming, NM 88030." A QR code is prominently displayed with the text "Click here or scan QR to REGISTER TODAY" and a pointing hand icon. The top of the poster has the phrase "READY TO AMPLIFY YOUR LEADERSHIP AND CONNECT WITH FELLOW TRAILBLAZERS?"