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.

NM STEM Innovations Network NMSU:

Date: 9/15/2025 8:30AM – 12:00 PM

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

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-stem-innovations-network-nmsu-tickets-1628345237439?aff=oddtdtcreator

<br /> A maroon-colored flyer for the "NM STEM Innovations Network NMSU" event. The top left features a maroon box with a white "NM STATE" logo. The background shows a smiling young girl in the foreground with an adult and a diagram behind her. In the center, the large title "NM STEM Innovations Network NMSU" is written in white and light blue. Below this, there is an "About Us" section with text explaining that the event is for educators and business leaders to improve STEM education for K-12 students. To the right, a large maroon circle contains the text "STEM Outreach Center" and "BE BOLD. Shape the Future. New Mexico State University." The bottom right corner shows the event date and time: "September 15, 8:30 AM - 12 PM". The bottom left has the website address "https://stemcenter.nmsu.edu/". A logo for the "Southwest Regional Education Cooperative" is visible in the middle right of the flyer.

Essentials for Mathematics Instruction:

Time: 8:30AM – 3:30 PM Dates See Below

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

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.

 Scaffolding Instruction for ALL Students:

Date: 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=oddtdtcreator 

Toolbox for Special Education Discipline

Date: 10/9/2025 8:00AM – 4:00 PM

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

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1596575533399?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Created by Jim Walsh and adapted and presented by Elena Gallegos, school personnel will learn 10 tools to use when disciplining students with IEPs including prevention and intervention.

Evaluation Determination Teams and Least Restrictive Environment

Date: 10/13/2025 8:30AM – 3:30 PM

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

Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evaluation-determination-teams-and-least-restrictive-environments-tickets-1641137168449?aff=oddtdtcreator 

SWREC Leadership Academy for School Leaders

Date: 11/3/25 12:00PM – 3:30 PM

Lunch Provided

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

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swrec-leadership-academy-for-school-leaders-tickets-1571954511259?aff=oddtdtcreator

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?"

Executive Functioning for Early Childhood

Date: 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=oddtdtcreator 

Organized Binder Follow-up

Date: 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=oddtdtcreator