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.

NMPED Instructional Material Bureau – HQIM Implementation Regional Convening (Southwest Region)

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 7:15AM – 4:00 PM Dates See Below

Location: Hotel Encanto Las Cruces NM

Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/2313b81e-fd5b-402a-8b7e-637ed8d9ce43/summary

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) – Instructional Material Bureau – is hosting this regional convening designed to support districts, charter school, and regional educational cooperative (REC) teams of 2-4 participants with advancing the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

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During each convening, we will guide participants as they:

Deepen their understanding of the key elements of successful HQIM implementation,
Analyze their own local implementation data,
Develop an actionable implementation plan, including a professional learning plan
Access tools and resources to sustain progress after the convening.

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Your team of 2-4 participants should consist of a district curriculum leader, a school leader, an instructional coach, and a teacher leader/innovator.

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Prior to attending the convening, you and your team, using the appropriate tool below, should determine what phase of HQIM implementation you are in for math, science, or ELA.

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We have created a 45-60 min Canvas Course, “Understanding and Navigating the Implementation Journey of High-Quality Instructional Materials” that will help you complete the appropriate implementation tool prior to the regional convening.

Please plan to bring a copy of your completed implementation tool for your district/charter school.

*Important – You should register for the convening closest to your location. You may be reassigned if you register otherwise.

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Date: October 30, 2025

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Location: Hotel Encanto

705 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011, USA

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Draft Agenda

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Time: Breakfast and registration begin at 7:15 am and each day will end by 4:00 pm.

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Lodging: Lodging is available for those traveling over 60 miles (one way) from their school/office to the venue. High Plains REC will make your reservation. The hotel will send you a confirmation email.

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Mileage: Mileage reimbursement is available to those traveling over 60 miles (one way) from their school/office location to the venue and are the driver of a personal vehicle.

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Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Some dietary needs can be met; however, if you have health-related dietary concerns, you are encouraged to bring along adequate food items to meet your needs.

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Use the link below for guidance regarding substitute reimbursement up to $150.00 for the day.

Substitute Reimbursement

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For more information about the training, contact Anthony Burns at NMPED.

If you need assistance with this registration, contact Robert Potter at HPREC.

Essentials for Mathematics Instruction:

Time: 8:30AM – 3:30 PM 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.

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.