Our Theory of Action: If NWREC2 collaborates intentionally with member districts to assess local needs and deliver sustained, evidence-based professional development and technical assistance, educators will be better equipped to implement high-quality, high-yield instructional practices. We are confident this will lead to improved student outcomes, greater district coherence and stronger, more equitable educational systems across the consortium

 

Goals: 

 

Goal# 1-High Quality. High Impact Professional Development

 

Goal# 2- Strengthening Governance and Accountability 

 

Goal# 3-Growth/Expansion of the NWREC# 2 

 

Goal # 4-Strengthing Advocacy and Collaborative Partnerships 

 

Executive Council:

 

President – Anthony Casados, Chama Valley Independent Schools 

Vice-President-John Maldonado,  Questa Independent Schools 

Secretary – Rhiannon Chavez,  Cuba Independent Schools

Member –  Dr. William Royal, Dulce Independent Schools 

Member-Loren Cushman, Jemez Mountain Public Schools

Member – Estefanita Abeyta, Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools 

Member – Michelle Gonzales, Penasco Independent Schools

Member – Dr. Antonio Layton , Taos Municipal Schools 

 

NWREC2 Staff:

 

Executive Director-Valerie Trujillo

Education Coordinator-Vicky Abreu

Education Coordinator/Program Support-Roberta Vigil

Business Manager/CPO/HR-Jeannene Sparks

Assistant Business Manager -Vanessa Martinez

Education Support Specialist/CTE Coordinator/Title III Coordinator-Martha Sanchez

Medicaid Coordinator-Dolores (Loly) Pino 

Financial Specialist-Jodi Law

Disciplinary Literacy Coach-Erin Easley 

 

Member District Contact Info

 

Cuba-Rhiannon Chavez

Dulce-Gilbert L. Martinez

Jemez Mountain-Loren Cushman

Mesa Vista-Fred Trujillo

Penasco-Michelle Gonzales 

Taos- Dr. Antonio Layton 

 

District Targeted Priorities: NWREC2 works closely with its member districts to provide and/or facilitate support, guidance and technical assistance in accordance with, and pursuant to, the Joint Powers Agreement, to assist districts in achieving their goals.

 

·                     Crisis Prevention Institute

·                     Spring and Fall Special Education (SPED) Leadership Empowerment Series

·                     SPED Inclusionary Practices

·                     GoalBook

·                     Amira Learning

·                     Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

·                     Walsh Gallegos Law Firm

·                     Lorie Gerkey, Attorney at Law

·                     Medicaid

·                     District Assessment Needs

·                      PowerSchool Special Programs./Digital Signature

·                     Instructional Resources

·                     Child Find

·                     Title III Consortium Services

·                     Career Technical Education (TE)/Carl Perkins Consortium 

·                     Rural CTE Alliance

·                     Secondary Disciplinary Literacy Coaching Program 

·                     Northern Transition Team (NTT)

·                     North Central Consortium (NCC)

·                     Scholar Athlete Honors Banquets

·                     Support for NMPED School Improvement Plan

·                     Micro-Credentialing Support for Educators

·                     Regional Spelling Bees

·                     Mentorships for Superintendents and Principals

·                     Corrective Action Plans

·                     Data analysis and Instructional Planning 

·                     Grant Management/Fiscal Servies/Human Resource Support 

 

Professional Development: NWREC2 serves as a cornerstone for professional development in the Northwest Region, providing impactful training and support that benefit administrators, teachers, support staff, and students. These initiatives are delivered through InterGovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as well as programs uniquely designed by NWREC2.

 

·                     We assist with the organization of the New Mexico Office of Special Education’s annual Parent University, for families with children with disabilities, parents and school staffs, and Regional Professional Development Tours for school staff and parents.

·                     SPED Law/Compliance

·                     SPED State Performance Indicators

·                     Inclusionary Practices

·                     Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS)

·                     Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

·                     Positive Behavioral and Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

·                     De-Escalation Techniques

·                     Trauma Informed Practices

·                     Substitute Teacher Training

·                     Training for Instructional Assistants

·                     College and Career Readiness

·                     Standards Alignment for Mathematics

·                     Best Practices/High Impact Instructional Strategies

·                      Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

·                     EduProtocols (EDU)

·                      Power School Special Programs, Including Digital Signature

·                      College and Career Readiness (CTE)

·                     Amira Learning

·                     Goalbook

·                     SAT Prep

 

Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with State Agencies and Non-profit Organizations-NWREC2’s work with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and other agencies in coordinating and facilitating statewide professional development continues to expand each year. Through IGAs with various NMPED Divisions and Bureaus, other state agencies and non-profit organizations, we provide comprehensive support in key areas such as contract development, fiscal management, event facilitation, procurement, and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes. Here are the state agencies and non-profit organizations we are currently partnering with/have partnered with through IGAs.

 

·                     NM Office of Special Education

·                     NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)

·                      NM Governor’s Commission on Disability

·                     NMPED Priority Schools Bureau

·                      NMPED Literacy and Humanities Bureau

·                     NMPED College and Career Readiness Bureau

·                     NMPED Language and Culture Division

·                      NMPED Community Schools and Extended Learning Division

·                     NMPED Safe and Healthy Schools Bureau

·                      NMPED Curriculum and Instruction Division

·                      W.K. Kellogg Foundation