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Thursday, June 4
 

9:35am MDT

Leading the Shift: Strategic Leadership for Secondary Literacy Success
LIMITED
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:35am - 10:35am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Secondary literacy is a leadership priority. In this session, you will examine why a focused approach to adolescent literacy is critical for student success and how to strategically support educators in implementing evidence-based reading and writing practices.

With particular attention to the AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading for Secondary, you will explore the frameworks necessary to drive school-wide improvement. You will leave with practical leadership actions to strengthen implementation and ensure literacy is embedded across all content areas. By focusing on sustainable systems and professional support, you will gain the tools needed to make literacy a foundational pillar of your school or district’s academic strategy.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Carolyn Durante

Dr. Carolyn Durante

Senior Relations Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator, AIM Institute for Research and Learning
Dr. Carolyn Durante is a Senior Relationship Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator with AIM Institute for Research and Learning, where she supports more than 50 districts and state education agencies nationwide in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. She is a frequent... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:35am - 10:35am MDT
Room 12 - Taos

10:55am MDT

From Sounds to Soil: Enhancing Early Literacy through Outdoor Phonics Instruction
LIMITED
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this interactive session, you will explore the powerful intersection of nature-based learning and the Science of Reading. You will discover how to transition phonics instruction from the desk to the dirt by utilizing sensory-rich environments to make abstract letter-sound relationships concrete.

Through hands-on demonstration, you will learn specific outdoor strategies including Nature Alphabet Hunts, Syllable Stomps, and the use of natural writing tools. These activities boost phonemic awareness and decoding skills while fostering a deep connection to the environment. You will leave with a practical toolkit for implementing high-impact, movement-based literacy activities in any outdoor space to ensure your students stay engaged while building foundational reading skills.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Reyes-Hauff

Amy Reyes-Hauff

State Early Learning and Literacy Specialist, Wyoming Department of Education
Amy Reyes has been serving in the Early Childhood space in Wyoming for many years and plays an important role in bridging gaps in ECE across the United States. She is an expert in Early Learning, with specializations in Social Emotional Learning—specifically Digital Tech Wellness... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
Room 12 - Taos

12:15pm MDT

The Core is the Equity: Reimagining Layer 1 Literacy in New Mexico Classrooms
LIMITED
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
New Mexico’s MLSS framework makes one truth unavoidable: if Layer 1 instruction is weak, every other layer becomes remediation instead of opportunity. In a post–Yazzie/Martinez landscape, the state has affirmed that students are entitled to culturally and linguistically responsive, grade-level instruction. Layer 1 is where that promise lives or fails. In this session, you will focus on two critical design decisions: intentional text selection and grade-appropriate assignments that preserve cognitive demand.

You will examine how to select texts that reflect New Mexico communities, land, and languages while aligning to NMPED standards and supporting multilingual learners. You will also analyze common Layer 1 pitfalls, such as over-scaffolded texts and low-level tasks that unintentionally track students. Using New Mexico-centered examples, including land-based literature and borderlands narratives, you will practice redesigning assignments to increase cognitive demand while maintaining accessibility. This session positions Layer 1 as enrichment-first design, helping you raise both the floor and the ceiling in your classroom. You will leave with planning protocols, assignment redesign templates, and New Mexico-aligned examples ready for immediate implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Christopher Vian

Christopher Vian

Education Administrator for Multi-Layered Systems of Support and Gifted Education, New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED)
Christopher Vian is a dedicated and experienced educator who currently serves as the Education Administrator for Multi-Layered Systems of Support (MLSS) and Gifted Education for the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED). He is a passionate advocate for creating enriched... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Room 12 - Taos
 

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