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.
Empowering Educators: Implementing the ELs w/ Disabilities Manual:
Date: 8/12/2025 8:30AM – 12:30 PM
Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030

Executive Functioning & Organized Binder
with Mitch Weathers
Date: 8/20/2025 8:30AM – 3:30 PM
🕣 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Morning Session | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for a highly engaging session where Mitch Weathers dives into practical strategies for building executive functioning skills in the classroom. Through the Organized Binder system, learn how to create safe, predictable learning environments that bolster cognitive development and executive function growth. Perfect for educators seeking structure-based approaches with real impact.
Lunch on your own | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Planning Session | 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Bring your own curriculum materials and take advantage of personalized support from Mitch. Use this dedicated planning time to begin creating your sample binder—receive one-on-one guidance to tailor your Organized Binder to your specific classroom needs.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1538727558549?aff=oddtdtcreator

NUMeROS Learning, Applying, Reflection:
Online Canvas Course
Date: Register by August 16 – 5:00 PM
Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJXHTZN

 Scaffolding Instruction for ALL Students:
Date:Â 9/17/2025 8:30AM – 3:30 PM
Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-all-students-with-lorie-gerkey-tickets-1492204817779?aff=oddtdtcreatorÂ

Executive Functioning for Early Childhood
Date:Â 11/10/2025 8:30AM – 11:30 AM
Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-functioning-for-early-childhoodorganized-binder-tickets-1492394043759?aff=oddtdtcreatorÂ

Organized Binder Follow-up
Date:Â 11/10/2025 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: SWREC Deming, 1321 E. Poplar, Deming, NM 88030
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organized-binder-follow-up-tickets-1493339722309?aff=oddtdtcreatorÂ
