NMABE-2016-Program

Lenguaje y cultura:
Un tejido para la enseñanza y aprendizaje
43rd Annual Conference
April 28 – 30, 2016
Albuquerque, NM
Bila’ashdla’ii Bizaad Dóó Bee ´I’ oolííl Diyogi
K’ehgooAnoót’ííl Bil Yiistl’óoNaashch’aa’ígii
Benají Na’nitin Dóó Íhoo’aah
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Nagonńt’i shi nazaa mikék’eyé
nache’shké mee edaagósii go nzhó.

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Language and Culture: A tapestry for Teaching and Learning 2016 NMABE Conference
Welcome! Bienvenidos! Yá'át'ééh! Keshhi! Dáanzhó!
43rd Annual NMABE Conference
Learning and Culture:
A Tapestry for Teaching and Learning
Bila’ashdla’ii Bizaad Dóó Bee ´I’ oolííl Diyogi
K’ehgooAnoót’ííl Bil Yiistl’óoNaashch’aa’ígii
Benají Na’nitin Dóó Íhoo’aah
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Lenguaje y cultura:
Un tejido para la enseñanza y aprendizaje
Wednesday, April 28, 2016
NMABE Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2016
8:30 am – 4:00 pm BME/Title III Directors’ Technical Assistance Meeting
Invitation Only
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration & Vendor Set-up
Friday, April 29, 2016
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration/Exhibits
8:00 am – 10:15 am Opening Session and Keynote: Dr. Sharroky Hollie
10:30 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions I
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch (provided for conference participants)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions II
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Sessions III
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Concurrent Session IV
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm President's Reception
Saturday, April 30, 2016
7:30 am – 3:00 pm Registration/Exhibits
8:30 am – 10:00 am General Session and Keynote: Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
10:15 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions V
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm NMABE Awards Luncheon (all attendees invited)
C o n f e r e n c e O v e r v i e w
Nagonńt’i shi nazaa mikék’eyé
nache’shké mee edaagósii go nzhó.

• To stimulate professional development;
• To establish national contacts
through affiliation with national
professional organizations;
• To provide opportunities to
study and discuss issues concerning Bilingual Education;
• To act as a clearinghouse in circulating information of value and in keeping
teachers posted on the latest educational movements and findings;
• To present significant findings through presentations and/or via the
NMABE website - www.nmabe.net;
• To address Bilingual Multicultural Education through
institutes and the NMABE Annual Conference;
• To help improve and support native language
instruction and the teaching of English
through Bilingual Education programs.
P u r p o s e
T
he New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education is dedicated to supporting Bilingual
Educators in their work and in their professional growth throughout the state of New
Mexico. We believe that Bilingual Education benefits all students — those who are learning
English as well as those who are learning other languages. We recognize the importance of
many different kinds of educators in the lives of New Mexico students: parents, extended
family members, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and peers. NMABE embraces
the rich cultural and linguistic diversity within our state and promotes its inclusion in the
education of all students. The association promotes educational excellence and equity through
the creation of activities including advocacy, professional development and research.
M i s s i o n
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M i s s i o n
About NMABE
T
he New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education is dedicated to supporting Bilingual
Educators in their work and in their professional growth throughout the state of New
Mexico. We believe that Bilingual Education benefits all students — those who are learning
English as well as those who are learning other languages. We recognize the importance of
many different kinds of educators in the lives of New Mexico students: parents, extended
family members, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and peers. NMABE embraces
the rich cultural and linguistic diversity within our state and promotes its inclusion in the
education of all students. The association promotes educational excellence and equity through
the creation of activities including advocacy, professional development and research.

N M A B E W e l c o m e
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New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education
P. O. Box 6578
Albuquerque, NM 87197
www.nmabe.net
Executive Board
Co- President
Victoria Tafoya
President Elect
Michael Chávez
Vice President
Octavio Casillas
Secretary
Patricia Alaniz
Treasurer
Jesús Moncada
NMABE Representatives
NMPED Representative
Dr. Icela Pelayo
Dual Language Education
of New Mexico
Jesse Winter
Apache Representative
Ina Montoya
Navajo Representative
Geneva Becenti
Pueblo Representative
Teri Frazier
Parent Representative
Santi Gutierrez
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the NMABE 2016 Conference: “Language and
Culture: A Tapestry for Teaching and Learning”. Over the next two days, you will hear from
experts in the field regarding Culturally Relevant Teaching and Learning, Native Language and
Culture, Dual Language Education, strategies for English Language Learners, and much much
more.
April is a busy time in schools. There is a great sense of anxiousness for the annual student
assessments, summative evaluations, and students know that summer is just right around the
corner! With the conference being hosted in spring, I wanted to focus on the spring season as a
time of transformation. The spring season is full of transformations. The temperature rises,
the leaves we saw fall and flowers we saw wilt are now budding into lush, green, picture-perfect
plants. Aside from the weather's transformations that occur in the spring season, we are planning
for transformations within NMABE as well.
Transformations within NMABE:
• NMABE is strengthening the board responsibilities and developing strong accountability
measures within the organization.
• NMABE’s newsletter, El Noticiero, will now be a web-based quarterly newsletter sent to
members via email. It has a new look, advocacy updates, and articles that will capture
the history of bilingual education in New Mexico.
• NMABE is also starting a new membership list. Your attendance in the Spring
Conference makes you a member! Congratulations!
• NMABE will also be strengthening affiliations with other organizations both in the state
and around the nation. We know that collaboration is key to advocacy!
• NMABE will also engage with districts around the state to offer Professional
Development Institutes. We want to proactively support schools to improve the culture
within schools by consistently engaging adults as learners in the promotion of
educational excellence and equity.
While we strive to make the transformations, we will also be mindful on maintaining the
incredible history, precious legacy, and extreme dedication of the New Mexico Association for
Bilingual Education, members past and present.
Thank you for joining us at “Language and Culture: A Tapestry for Teaching and Learning”.
The title seeks to capture the strong relationship between language, culture, teaching and
learning. My belief is that the connection or relationship is so strong that education itself cannot
happen void one concept or the other. The tapestry represents the complexity and intense beauty
in making the language, culture, teaching and learning central to our work as educators.
Sincerely,
Victoria Tafoya
NMABE President

N M A B E B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s
N M A B E R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S
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N M A B E B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s
Michael Chávez
President Elect
Deming Public Schools
Victoria Tafoya
President
Dual Language Education
of New Mexico
Octavio Cassillas
Vice President
La Academia Dolores
Huerta Charter School
Patricia Alaniz
Secretary
Taos Public Schools
Jesús Moncada
Treasurer
Christine Duncan
Charter School
Nana Encinias
Past President
Dr. Icela Pelayo
New Mexico Public
Education Department
Representative
Jesse Winter
Dual Language
Education of New Mexico
Representative
Ina Montoya
Apache
Representative
Geneva Becente
Navajo
Representative
Santi Gutierrez
Teri Fraizer
Pueblo
Representative

W e l c o m e
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NABE EXECUTIVE BOARD
2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6
President – Western Region
Representative
Yee Wan, Ed.D.
Director, Multilingual Education Services
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC237
San Jose, CA 95131-2304
W. (408)-453-6825
yeewan.nabe@gmail.com
Vice President – Eastern Region
Representative
Margarita P. Pinkos, Ed.D. – Executive
Director
Department of Multicultural Education
School District of Palm Beach County
3388 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite A 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
W: (561)-434-8010
F: (561)-434-8074
margaritapinkos@gmail.com
Treasurer – Member-at-Large
Josie Tinajero, Ed.D.
Assistant to the VP for Research
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968
W: (915)-747-5552
F: (915)-747-5755
tinajero@utep.edu
Secretary – Member-at-Large
Rossana Boyd, Ph.D.
University of North Texas
3410 Clydesdale Dr.
Denton, TX 76210
C: (940)-391-4800
rossana.boyd@unt.edu
Member-at-Large
Luis F. Cruz, Ph.D.
Education Consultant
20867 Amar Rd., Ste 2 -#815
Walnut, CA 91789
C: (626)-705-9415
lcruz@newfrontier21.com
Central Region Representative
Leo Gómez, Ph.D.
PO Box 420
Edinburg, TX 78540
H: (956)-467-9505
lgomez2@aol.com
Western Region Representative
Minh-Anh Hodge, Ed.D.
Tacoma School District
P.O. Box 1357
Tacoma, WA 98401
W: (253)-571-1415
F: (253)-571-1232
mhodge@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Eastern Region Representative
Anita Pandey, Ph.D.
Professor and PD Coordinator
Morgan State University
1700 E.Cold Spring Ln
Baltimore, MD 21251
C: (443)-422-5923
anita.pandey@morgan.edu
Central Region Representative
José Agustín Ruiz-Escalante, Ed.D.
Ret. Prof. of Bilingual and Dual
Language Education
3740 Frontier Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
C: (956)-607-1955
jare21@yahoo.com
Julio Cruz, Ed.D.
9715 Woods Drive Apt. 1705
Skokie, IL 60077
H: (773)-369-4810
jcruzr@aol.com
April 22, 2016
Dear conference participants:
On behalf of the members of the Board of the National Association for Bilingual Education
(NABE), I would like to congratulate the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education
(NMABE) for hosting its 43rd Annual NMABE Conference.
I applaud NMABE for including key words that contribute to high-quality bilingual/multilingual
education in this year’s conference theme: Language, Culture, Teaching and Learning. When I
think of the conference theme, Language and Culture: A Tapestry for Teaching and Learning, I
also think of a tapestry of names of the students we serve and their voices.
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Santa Clara County Office of
Education, and McGraw-Hill Education are joining efforts to build a more inclusive, respectful
culture throughout the country by asking educators and community members to make a pledge
to honor students, neighbors and coworkers by promising to learn how to pronounce their
names correctly. Dr. John King, Secretary of Education said in his video greeting for the NABE
2016 conference participants, “The My Name, My Identity National Campaign that you’re
leading will, indeed, help us meet that goal. Through this initiative, you’ll not only teach the
education community about the cultural context of students’ names, but – in doing so – create a
respectful and inclusive environment in schools. I have no doubt you’ll reach your goal of one
million pledges by the 2017 conference!” Please encourage others to take the pledge at
mynamemyidentity.org.
To recognize the significant linguistic and cultural assets that bilingual and multilingual learners
bring to schools, Congressman Mike Honda introduced a House Resolution affirming April 2016
as National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy month and presented a resolution to
NABE on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Again, I hope you will become inspired and renewed by the new knowledge and ideas that you
will gain from this conference. I encourage you to join the effort in advocating for educational
equity and excellence, which in turn will prepare multiliterate global citizens.
Sincerely,
Yee Wan, Ed.D.
NABE President, 2015-16
drsantiagow@gmail.com
Dr. Santiago Wood
NABE Executive Director
c/o Ana G. Mendez University
Veirs Mill Rd., (L-1)
Wheaton, MD 20910
Cell: (954) 729-4557
Office: (240) 450-3700
www.nabe.org

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Ana María (Nana) Encinias, former President of NMABE, has been an exemplary leader
in transforming the education of English learners and bilingual students for over 40 years.
Throughout her professional career, as a teacher, principal and instructional manager, she
has powerfully advocated for quality instruction and equal access for all students through
effective bilingual education and EL programs.
Nana’s passion for ensuring that all students learn
to their highest potential led her to partner with
Lily Wong Fillmore, Albuquerque Public Schools, the Council of Great City
Schools, and colleagues in fostering a culture of high expectations with
appropriate instructional strategies for every child to be successful. Through
this partnership she worked enthusiastically with principals, teachers and
support staff to ensure that students meaningfully engaged with beautiful,
grade level, and compelling texts to successfully develop literacy and thinking
skills in English and their home language.
Nana championed bilingual education and cherished working with students, teachers, parents and community to
bolster the education of all students. We pay tribute to Ana María Encinias for her courageous leadership, years of
dedication, and her challenge to each of us to do our very best to serve our students and community.
Her legacy continues… ¡Juntos podemos!
I n M e m o r i a m
Miguel Encinias, a native New Mexican, was one of our states most decorated war
veterans. Miguel served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and
was a former prisoner of war. In the mid-1990's, President Bill Clinton asked Miguel
to serve on the World War II Memorial Advisory Board to help build the World
War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. When that memorial finally opened in 2004,
Miguel was the only living veteran on the board to attend the ceremony, where he
spoke. In addition to his Distinguished Flying Cross honors, during his career he
was awarded two Purple Heart medals and 14 Air Medals.
Miguel retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 1971 and returned to
New Mexico, where he earned a doctorate in Spanish literature at The University
of New Mexico. As Miguel learned more about the literature written in Spanish,
and about Spanish linguistics he became more and more convinced that the best way to educate Hispanic children
was to allow them to learn through Spanish about the many different Hispanic cultures, and literatures. But first we
needed to start with the teachers. This is what he said in the concluding chapter of his 1976 dissertation: What the
teachers must do in order to acquire Spanish proficiency is to gain a deep appreciation for Hispanic culture. They
must be inspired to continue studying and reading in Spanish and to develop a curiosity about Hispanic society and
civilization which will culminate in such activities as travel in Spanish-speaking countries and other participation in
Hispanic life. … If enough interest, or better, excitement is generated in Hispanic culture to permit it to permeate the
community, bilingual –bicultural education will have been a success.
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C o n f e r e n c e E v e n t s
EVENTS CENTER
FOYER
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 29th
and Saturday, April 30th
Come by and find out what our exhibitors
wish to share with you at the NMABE
conference!NMABEwelcomesexhibitors
and appreciates their displays and their
support of teachers, administrators and
all conference participants. Please spend
time reviewing the excellent educational
materials and arts they have to offer.
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STATE BILINGUAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
La Ventana
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 288th
The State BilingualAdvisory Committee
will hold its last session this year with
outgoing members, (2013 – 2016) and
will welcome its new incoming members.
The meeting is open to participants.
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BILINGUAL EDUCATION
DIRECTORS’ QUARTERLY
MEETING
La Ventana Room
Invitation Only
Thursday, April 28th
Dr. Icela Pelayo, State Director of the
Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau
of the NMPED, will hold the Bureau’s
quarterly meeting with Directors of Title
III and state-funded Bilingual Education
programs.
THE PRESIDENTS'
RECEPTION
La Ventana
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Friday, April 29th
Come join Victoria Tafoya, NMABE
President, Executive Board members and
colleagues from across New Mexico at
NMABE’sAnnual Presidents’Reception.
This event is great for networking while
you also relax. Music will be provided
by Los Trinos.
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FIRST GENERAL SESSION
Sandia IV-VIII
8:00 a.m - 10:15 a.m.
Friday, April 29th
As NMABE opens the First General
Session of the Conference, the Kirtland
Air Force Base Honor Guard will present
the colors. Victoria Tafoya, NMABE
President, will welcome guests and
introduce the NMABE Board. Danielle
Miller, a student from Miyamura High
School will sing the national anthem
in Diné as a celebration of Navajo
Sovereignty Day. Tristan Lee will then
lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Students from Miyamura
High School Native Club, under the
direction of David Scott, will then honor
us with a few dances. NMABE President
Elect, Michael Chavez, will introduce our
Poster Artist, Elroy Natachu, who will
unveil his original conference artwork.
Icela Pelayo, Director of the Bilingual
Multicultural Education Bureau, will
welcome guests on behalf of the NMPED,
and introduce the keynote speaker,
Sharroky Hollie who will speak about
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive
Teaching and Learning.
NMABE HALL OF FAME
AWARDS BANQUET
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30th
Join NMABE as it recognizes New
Mexico leaders who have made
significant contributions to the Bilingual
Multicultural Education community. The
annual NMABE Hall of Fame Awards is
a long-standing tradition in New Mexico.
You will also have a great opportunity to
socialize with colleagues, catch up with
friends and do some networking!
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SECOND GENERAL
SESSION
Sandia IV-VIII
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 30th
NMABEVice President, Octavio Casillas
will welcome participants and introduce
Dr. Julio Cruz, Representative from
the National Association for Bilingual
Education who will share information
with us about the NABE Campaign: My
Name, My Identity. Geneva Becenti,
NMABE Navajo Representative will then
introduce our keynote speaker, Dr. Cornel
Pewewardy, Professor and Director of
Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland
State University. His research explores
Native American mascots in schools
and media, recruiting/retention of native
students in higher education, indigenous
teaching praxis, indigenous urban and
reservation-based teacher education,
culturally responsive tribal colleges,
transformational Indigenous schools and
other significant areas.
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Elroy Natachu Jr, from the Pueblo of Zuni; his clans are
Eagle Clan (Kya’kya’li:kwe) and a child of the Macaw
Parrot (Mula Bitchi:kwe). Elroy is a modern day painter,
rekindling the essence of Zuni Culture by incorporating various
styles ranging from Abstraction, Color Field, Symbolism, Realism,
and Painterly. Elroy’s artistic journey started at a young age. “I was
born into a family of native craft specialists. I grew up mainly on
my mother’s side of the family, with my grandfather Sefferino L.
Eriacho Sr. as my moral/spiritual compass. He taught discipline as
well stories of Zuni and its vast history/religion. From these teaching
I began working through visual media, sketches, drawings, etc.”
Elroy encompasses a wide range of subject matter that specifically
pertains to Zuni Culture. Examples: Kachina Figures, Animals,
Insects, Sacred Colors, Embroidery, etc. To describe my artistry: it is the essence of the
religious beliefs and teachings of the Zuni People. He uses acrylic paints on stretched canvas
to create his work. “I love utilizing artistic techniques such as color fields, and color theory.
My work allows the colors to convey emotions, with the addition of splatter and Acrylic
Transfers. My manipulations of the mediums create a new take on Classic Zuni Painting.”
NMABE 2016 Conference Poster Art: The painting
background is representative of a new beginning in life.
The gold splattering is the blessing from our sun father
to carry the well being of our people. Also one hand
print is represent our people in today's society, and
the other is our ancestors and sacred beings that guide
us on the journey of life. The patterns are that of de-
constructed design that would be on Men's embroidered
kilt. The lower left kilt design is the past that have
helped to mold how education is taught today. The
wear and tear on the kilt patterns are representing the
journey of learning, whether it be formal education or
cultural: the journey is difficult but there is beauty in it.
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C o n f e r e n c e A r t i s t

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Dr. Sharroky Hollie
Sharroky Hollie, PhD, is a tenured assistant professor at California State
University. Dr. Hollie is cofounder of the nationally acclaimed laboratory
school Culture and Language Academy of Success (CLAS) in Los Angeles.
CLAS is a K–8 independent charter school that espouses culturally
responsive pedagogy as its primary approach. He serves as board president
and chief education advocate. He also directs and develops the curriculum,
professional development, and teacher development.
Dr. Hollie is also executive director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to providing stellar professional development for educators desiring
to become culturally responsive. Dr. Hollie serves as a national expert for the center and, over the past
12 years, he and his team have worked with nearly 100,000 educators.
He coauthored (with Jim Cummins) a textbook series in 2009 and is a contributing author of a 2012
anthology. His work has appeared in Teaching African American Learners to Read, an International
Reading Association publication, and the anthology Talkin Black Talk. He is author of Culturally and
Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning: Classroom Practices for Student Success.
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard
GREETINGS AND WELCOME
Victoria Tafoya
NMABE President
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Danielle Miller
Tristan Lee
Miyamura High School, Gallup, NM
STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT
Miyamura High School Native Club, Gallup, NM
NMABE POSTER ARTIST— ELROY NATACHU
Michael Chávez
NMABE President Elect
WELCOME FROM NMPED AND
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Icela Pelayo
Director, Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau, NMPED
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C o n c u r r e n t S e s s i o n s — F r i d a y, A p r i l 2 9 , 2 0 1 6
Room Session I
10:30 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m.
Session II
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session III
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Session IV
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sierra I
A Teacher's Perspectives
on NMTEACH, School
Grades, Common Core State
Standards, PARCC, and the
Every Student Succeeds Act
Jeff Gephart, NMPED
Language, Literacy and Culture:
Using Authentic Spanish
Literature for Academic Success
Ana Silva, Santillana
Cómo motivar a nuestros padres
para que participen en la escuela
Alma Alvarez, Abril Ramirez,
Marisela Carmona, Evelyn Reyes
Christine Duncan's Heritage Academy, APS
A Team-Teaching Approach
to Dual Language
Mayra Moncada, Emmy Hernandez
Albuquerque Public Schools
Sierra II
Building Beneficial
Relationships Between
Schools and Communities:
How to Incorporate Bilingual
and Multicultural Activities
Melissa Vigil, Victor Ulibarri
West Las Vegas High School
Essentials of
Instructional Coaching
M. Rita Orozco , Lorena García, Maria Hearn
Gadsden ISD
Supporting the Needs of Ells with
Dyslexia: The Role of the School
Leader in Creating Culturally
Responsive Learning Environments
Victoria Pando, Kristin Kew
New Mexico State University
A Critical Race Analysis
of Bilingual Education
and Policy in NM: A
Principal's Perspective
Mark Barela, Kristin Kew
New Mexico State University
Sierra III
Promoting Biliteracy
Through Paired Literacy
Sara Hamilton, Rebecca Castellanos,
Jenna Doung, Denver Public Schools
Cómo aplicar el aprendizaje
en base a proyectos
Gilerto Lobo, Truman Middle School, APS
Culturally and Linguistically
Relevant Teaching and
Learning – Emerson Style
Miriam Martínez, Carolina
Gonzalez, Susana Brull, Jeanette
Jimenez, Mona Grisgby Suarez
Emerson Elementary School, APS
Integrating Close Reading
Practices to Meet the
Common Core Standards
Veronica Lugo, Nereida
Antunez-Gamon, Judy Cano
Gadsden Independent School District
Sandia I
Cross-Linguistic Transfer:
Sound Spelling Transfer
Silvia Reyes, Benchmark
Engaging Students in Writing
Across the Content Areas in
Bilingual Education Classrooms
Susana Ibarra Johnson, Anne Gamlin,
Roberta Pohl, Veronica Sanchez, Norma
Quinones, Gabriela Ramirez
Going From Behavior to Academics
in a Bilingual Autistic Classroom
Dr. Boris Costa-Guerra, Dr. Leslie
Costa-Guerra, Priscilla Garduño
Santa Fe Public Schools
ENDING THE STRUGGLE:
Bilingual Education and
Perceptual Implications for
Re-engineering Student
Success in New Mexico
Dr. Phyllis Martínez
Executive Director 4th District, CASA
Sandia II
Integrating the Regional
Culture and Traditions of the
Northern New Mexico and
Southern Colorado Across
the Educational Curriculum
Herman and Patricia Martínez
Hilos Culturales
How to Teach Navajo
Government Using the
Diné Content Standards
Nellie Strorer, Georgia Manning
Gallup McKinley Schools
Growing in Capacity: Increasing the
Bilingual Educator Pipeline
Anna Delay, Kirsi Lane, Mayra Valtierrez
NMPED
Rigor in the ESL Classroom
Lynda Spencer
Gallup McKinley County Schools
Sandia III
Rio Rancho and Project
ELL - Where Education
Meets Technology
Mellony Deuel, Project ELL
Stephanie Moore, Rio Rancho Public School
Highly Effective and True
Student-Centered Education
Octavio Casillas, Socorro Soriano, Jose Tena
Traditional Diné Governmental
Foundations of Leadership
Roland Paul Kelwood
Gallup McKinley County School
The NM Bilingual Seal and
Native American Languages
Dr. Christine Sims, Dr. Penny Bird
University of New Mexico
Ocotillo I
The Power of Teacher Self-
Efficacy in ALD4ALL Project
Schools
Marcia Brenden - ALD4ALL, Elisa Buplido
- Gadsden ISD Jessica Villalobos - Las
Cruces PS, Claudio Franco - APS
CRAZY about Centers!
Differentiated Instruction
for the Spanish/English
Dual Language Classroom
Luz Roth, Sherman ISD
Effective Strategies
in Guided Reading for
English Language Learners
Patricia Gharrity, Santa Fe Public Schools
Academic Writing in the
K-12 Bilingual Programs in
Three ALD4ALL Schools
Marcia Brenden - ALD4ALL, Elisa Buplido
- Gadsden ISD Jessica Villalobos - Las
Cruces PS, Claudio Franco - APS
Ocotillo II
Teaching Spanish as a
Foreign Language and Second
Language in Middle School
Dr. Julio Juan Villalobos Colunga
Christine Duncan Academy, APS
Empowering Language
Learners to Speak: Strategies
that Make a Difference
Lisa Meyer, DLeNM
Accelerate Student Achievement
in Mathematics with AIM4S3
Lisa Meyer, DLeNM
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Session I
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Session I
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
A Teacher's Perspectives on NMTEACH, School Grades, Common Core State
Standards, PARCC, and the Every Student Succeeds Act
Jeff Gephart | NMPED
A veteran New Mexico teacher will take a look at NMTEACH, school grades, Common Core State Standards,
PARCC, and the Every Student Succeeds Act, as well as any other issues impacting schools, teachers, and
most importantly, students. Participants will receive valuable information and will be given an opportunity to
provide feedback to the PED.
Language: English
Building Beneficial Relationships Between Schools and Communities: How to
Incorporate Bilingual and Multicultural Activities
Melissa Vigil, Victor Ulibarri | West Las Vegas High School
Ideas for parents, communities, and schools to collaborate and build strong
Multicultural and Bilingual Programs that celebrate all heritages of the students.
Language: English/Spanish
Promoting Biliteracy through Paired Literacy
Sara Hamilton, Rebecca Castellanos, Jenna Doung | Denver Public Schools
Paired Literacy is a strategic approach to biliteracy instruction where students are learning to read, write,
speak, and listen in two languages to promote comprehension. Paired literacy lessons are not designed to
duplicate learning, nor as a pre-teach/ reteach lesson. This approach honors the fact that students acquire
literacy skills across languages and transfers skills and content learned in one language to the other. Paired
literacy, through its structure, supports students and teachers in meetings the shifts of the Common Core.
Language: English
Cross-Linguistic Transfer: Sound Spelling Transfer
Silvia Reyes | Benchmark
Cross-linguistic transfer research affirms that reading ability in English is enhanced when students whose
first language is Spanish learn to apply their linguistic knowledge and literacy skills to reading in English.
Learn how organize foundational skills instruction for explicit teaching of skill transference. Transfer routines
and strategies that can be adapted and implemented across the various bi-literacy programs models will be
demonstrated.
Language: English
An Educational Mosaic Featuring the History and Traditions of the Upper
Rio Grande Region of Northern NM and Southern Colorado
Herman and Patricia Martínez | Hilos Culturales
Join us in this session as we bringing traditions to light featuring the traditions and history of our state. There
will be discussion on traditions and how you can integrate this into teaching and learning in your classroom.
We will utilize film trailers and modules, and you will receive hand outs on curriculum designs.
Sierra I
Sierra II
Sierra III
Sandia I
Sandia II

Session I
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Session I
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Rio Rancho and Project ELL - Where Education Meets Technology
Mellony Deuel | Project ELL, Stephany Moore| Rio Rancho Public Schools
Communication is essential for our students to grow and be successful. It is critical for our English
Language Learners. Districts need to be able to communicate with ease what supports and strategies
are working and which need to be abandoned. During transitional times that communication is even more
significant for our students. Project ELL has allowed us to deliberately track and discuss the supports of
our ELLs in our classroom. Every educational contact has the opportunity to track and contribute to the
growth of our students. In this session, Rio Rancho and Project ELL will demonstrate how to effectively
combine ducational expertise with technology to provide optimal success for our ELL students.
Language: English
The Power of Teacher Self-Efficacy in the ALD4ALL Project Schools
Marcia Brenden, PhD | ALD4ALL, Elisa Cumplido | Santa Teresa Middle School, Gadsden District, Claudio
Franco | Loma Heights Elementary School, Las Cruces District, Jessica Villalobos | Atrisco Heritage
Academy High School, APS
Teachers who demonstrate confidence in their ability to promote students' learning are more likely to have
students who learn. Participants in this session will hear an overview of the research on teacher efficacy
and what we have learned about it in the NMPED Academic Language Development for ALL Project.
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and
Second Language in Middle School
Dr. Julio Juan Villalobos Colunga | Christine Duncan Academy, Albuquerque
This presentation will focus on some techniques and strategies implemented in a Middle School classroom
for teaching Spanish as a Second Language and Foreign Language. Participants will get an overview of
how to put together an engaging and challenging lesson for Spanish Learners. Participants will get some
practical tools to put into practice in their classrooms.
Language: Spanish/English
Sustaining Navajo Knowledge for Navajo Youth and Communities
Dr. Tiffany Lee | Native American Studies, UNM
The Navajo Nation has a very large population of young people, yet the cultural knowledge and wealth of
the Nation is held by the elderly Navajo, many of whom only speak Navajo and maintain traditional Navajo
lifestyles. This divergence of learning between elderly and youth with regard to traditional knowledge,
language, and leadership represents one of our largest needs for addressing and is the purpose of
this research service project. Come learn about the Navajo Studies Conference, Inc (NSCI) and their
focus on demonstrating perspectives of Navajo people and their allies in an effort to inspire the critical
consciousness and awareness of Navajo people toward positive transformative change.
Language: Navajo/English
Sandia III
Ocotillo I
Ocotillo II
LaVentana

Session II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Language, Literacy and Culture:
Using Authentic Spanish Literature for Academic Success
Ana Silva | Santillana
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to select authentic texts, literary, informational and
poetry. They will examine strategies for vocabulary, oral language development, reading comprehension and
writing across the curriculum as they experience the world of children’s literature in Spanish.
Essentials of Instructional Coaching
M. Rita Orozco, Lorena García, Maria Hearn | Gadsden Independent School District /Curriculum & Instruction
This workshop will address coaching concerns and provide instructional coaches with practical and concise
information that will support essential coaching practices in areas such as teacher observations, reflective
conversations and professional development for teachers. Instructional Coaches will learn strategies on how
to help teachers improve their quality of teaching.
Language: English
Cómo aplicar el aprendizaje en base a proyectos
Gilberto Lobo | Truman Middle School, APS
La integración de los procesos de investigación durante el desarrollo de proyectos de ciencias son
esenciales para desarrollar destrezas adecuadas que les sirvan a los estudiantes en su futuro. El maestro y
cinco estudiantes harán una demonstración.
Language: Spanish
Engaging Students in WritingAcross the ContentAreas in Bilingual Education Classrooms
Susana Ibarra Johnson, Anne Gamlin, Roberta Pohl, Veronica Sanchez, Norma Quinones, Gabriela Ramirez
| ALD4ALL Consultants
A central goal of the ALD4ALL project is to support bilingual educators in further developing their bilingual
education practices. In this session, we identify teaching and assessing strategies that three ALD4ALL
schools implemented in their K-5 classrooms to further develop their students writing across the content
areas. We will share this work using classroom videos and pre/post student examples.
How to Teach Navajo Government Using the Diné Content Standards
Nellie Strorer, Georgia Manning | Gallup McKinley Schools
A brief overview of the Diné government based on the Diné Content Standards, from early form to present.
The presentation will cover and outline the four branches of the Diné government which include the
Executive/President, Vice-President, Legislative/Councilman, Speaker of the House, Judicial/Justice of
Peace, and Security/Public – at home and at school.
Sierra I
Sierra II
Sierra III
Sandia I
Sandia II
Session II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Session II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Session II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Highly Effective and True Student-Centered Education
Octavio Casillas, Socorro Soriano, Jose Tena | La Academia Dolores Huerta
In this workshop information will be shared to participants information on the amazing academic, social,
and emotional results La Acadia Dolores Huerta has witnessed in its students through the implementation
of its student-centered approach. The workshop will include the school's administrator, three teachers, two
students and two parents.
CRAZY about Centers! Differentiated Instruction for the Spanish/English
Dual Language Classroom
Luz Roth Bilingual Teacher | Sherman ISD
This session motivates and inspires Spanish bilingual teachers to create effective learning centers using
their own district provided resources combined with Istation’s data-driven solutions. Learn how to ensure
100% student grow and spend no more time in the internet “fishing” for the perfect differentiated lessons:
Walk out of this session with all materials needed to get your centers started!
Empowering Language Learners to Speak: Strategies that Make a Difference
Lisa Meyer | Dual Language Education of New Mexico
Constructing arguments and critiquing the thinking of others is challenging for many students. It is
even more so for our language learners. Come learn concrete strategies to support language learners
in explaining their mathematical thinking and being more active participants in classroom discussions,
partner games and group activities.
Language: English
Leadership Strategies in a Time of Dramatic Change:
A Conversation with Superintendents
Yvonne Garcia, Eddie Soto, Victoria Tafoya | ALASNM/NMABE
This interactive workshop allows administrators or those interested in administration to network and
grapple with current issues pertaining to leading organizations and developing solid programs that
address the needs of all of our students. Participants will be involved in discussions and the sharing
of ideas to advance instruction, become better leaders and promote change through communication,
relationship building as well as instructional and managerial issues. Also, the participants will have
the opportunity to ask relevant questions to a panel of current practitioners; superintendents, program
directors and other district leaders.
Language: English
Sandia III
Ocotillo I
Ocotillo II
LaVentana

Session III
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session III
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Cómo motivar a nuestros padres para que participen en la escuela
Alma Alvarez, Abril Ramirez, Marisela Carmona, Evelyn Reyes | Christine Duncan's Heritage Academy
En este taller se presentará el programa de participación de padres en una escuela charter en Albuquerque y
estrategias de cómo apoyar a los padres para que participen en la escuela. También paticiparán tres madres
de familia en este taller y compartirán sus experiencias en la escuela y hablarán sobre los eventos en los
que ellas han participado y sobretodo cómo han ayudado a sus hijos/as en la escuela.
Language: Spanish
Supporting the Needs of English Language Learners with Dyslexia: The Role of the
School Leader in Creating Culturally Responsive Learning Environments
Victoria Pando, Kristin Kew | New Mexico State University
This presentation highlights the experiences of English as a Second Language students with dyslexia in
schools on the borderland areas of New Mexico and Texas. Factors that promote the equitable learning
outcomes of English Language Learners with dyslexia are discussed and suggestions for school leaders,
policy makers, and community stakeholders to foster culturally responsive learning environments are shared.
Language: English
Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Teaching and Learning – Emerson Style
Miriam Martínez, Carolina Gonzalez, Susana Brull, Jeanett Jimenez, Mona Grisgby Suarez | Emerson
Elementary School, APS
Inspired by the work of Dr. Sharroky Hollie, teachers at Emerson Elementary took up the challenge of
incorporating and fostering culturally and linguistically relevant teaching and learning. Emerson Elementary is
in the heart of the International District of Albuquerque. Come hear how they are using what they learned in
their everyday life at Emerson.
Language: English
Going From Behavior to Academics in a Bilingual Autistic Classroom
Dr. Boris Costa-Guerra, Dr. Leslie Costa-Guerra, Priscilla Garduño | Santa Fe Public Schools
This session will demonstrate how to create student engagement with Marzano's effective instructional
strategies to address behavior management that enhances academic instruction in the bilingual Autism
classroom. The session will use a video to demonstrate and discuss active learning centers in language
arts and mathematics with appropriate time management that promotes differentiation to meet the needs of
individual students.
Growing in Capacity: Increasing the Bilingual Educator Pipeline
Anna DeLay, Kirsi Lane, Mayra Valtierrez | NMPED
This session begins with a panel discussion comprised of institutes of higher education, state, and district
personnel to discuss recruiting and retaining highly-effective bilingual educators. The second half of the
session engages participants in small work groups to develop solutions. Growing the bilingual educator
workforce is essential for preparing bilingual and biliterate students for college, career, and community.
Language: English
Sierra I
Sierra II
Sierra III
Sandia I
Sandia II
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Session III
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session III
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Sandia III
Ocotillo I
Ocotillo II
LaVentana
Traditional Diné Governmental Foundations of Leadership
Roland Paul Kelwood Gallup McKinley County School | Navajo Language and Culture
Our Diné Elders Teachings on Traditional Foundations of Leadership starts from Inside/ Outside Hogan;
Six Sacred Mountains (Clanship, Soft/ Hard Materialistic Goods, etc.); Father Universe/ Mother Earth
(Four Elements, Constellations Representation, etc.); Father Sun/Mother Moon representations within
the Fire Place; Dine Basket; and Values of Husband/ Wife (High Expectations of Marriage Stability;
Honorary Status a Community, etc.). Also, Our Diné Elders believed that Leadership comes with Good
Role Modeling at the Homestead/ Residential; Chapter House; Legislative Branch; Judicial Branch; and
Executive Branch Level.
Effective Strategies in Guided Reading for English Language Learners
Patricia Gharrity | Santa Fe Public Schools
The presentation will focus on effective guided reading strategies to English Language Learners in
a primary classroom. Components of guided reading will include phonics, phonemic awareness,
comprehension, and vocabulary. Incorporation of technology within small-guided groups will also
be addressed as well as differentiation of skill levels and alignment to WIDA and CCSS standards.
Language: English
Accelerate Student Achievement in Mathematics with AIM4S3 ™
Lisa Meyer | Dual Language Education of New Mexico
Come learn about Achievement Inspired Mathematics for Scaffolding Student Success (AIM4S3
™).
This sheltering framework provides all students, especially language learners and academic language
learners, with content language instruction in the area of mathematics, while promoting a positive
classroom culture that empowers students to take charge of their learning. AIMS3 supports teachers
in professional decision making about students' needs as well as planning engaging, high-level
mathematical instruction based on the CCSSM.
Language: English
Indigenous Community Building
Dr. Gregory Cajeta, Dr. Lloyd Lee | Native American Studies, UNM
This presentation will discuss the ways of teaching, learning, and thought Native peoples need to
revitalize, maintain, and sustain Native communities in the twenty-first century and beyond.
Language: English

Session IV
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session IV
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sierra I
Sierra II
Sierra III
Sandia I
Sandia II
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A Team-Teaching Approach to Dual Language
Mayra Moncada, Emmy Hernandez | Albuquerque Public Schools
Come see how two first grade teachers at Adobe Acres Elementary School in APS implement their
dual language program. Teachers will share their daily schedules, the daily language percentage of
instruction, curriculum being used and lots of teaching strategies. This workshop will enable you to go
back to your school and begin team-teaching in a dual language setting.
Language: Spanish
A Critical Race Analysis of Bilingual Education and Policy in NM: A Principal's
Perspective
Mark Barela, Kristin Kew | New Mexico State University
This study situates the bilingual debate and political discourse occurring in New Mexico from the
perspective of school leaders. Suggestions are shared for building capacity among district leadership to
support principals to gain the knowledge and capacity to effectively implement, evaluate, and promote
programs that provide our linguistically diverse student population with equal educational opportunities to
become bilingual and biliterate.
Language: English
Integrating Close Reading Practices to Meet the Common Core Standards
Veronica Lugo, Nereida Antunez-Gamon, Judy Cano | Gadsden Independent School District
Close Reading in an essential practice of skills that are addressed in the ELA Common Core Standards.
It teaches student to think beyond the text. As educators, we have observed that students lack
comprehension skills that prevent them from digging deeper into the text. This interactive workshop will
provide 3rd-5th grade teachers with techniques that will help students thoroughly analyze complex texts.
ENDING THE STRUGGLE - Bilingual Education and Perceptual Implications for
Re-engineering Student Success in New Mexico
Dr. Phyllis Martínez | Executive Director, 4th District CASA
All students must receive an equitable education regardless of minority group status with adequate
resources, suitable facilities, qualified teachers, and appropriate materials with respect and value for
student’s language and culture. Yet why do Hispanics and Native American students, with their long
history in the U.S. still suffer from low English language levels, low educational proficiency levels, high
dropout rates, and low socioeconomic status? What can I do about it?
Rigor in the ESL Classroom
Lynda Spencer | Gallup McKinley County Schools
This presentation will focus on rigor. The presenter will clarify "myths" about rigor so that participants fully
understand what "rigor" in the classroom truly means. The presenter will clarify why "rigor" is important
for ELL students and provide strategies on how to support the students as they work through rigorous
content and assignments.
Language: English
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Session IV
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session IV
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sandia III
Ocotillo I
Ocotillo II
LaVentana
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The New Mexico Bilingual Seal and Native American Languages
Dr. Christine Sims, Dr. Penny Bird | UNM
This session will review key aspects of the new Bilingual Seal and its implications for NM tribal languages.
The implications for long-term language planning; language curriculum development; and consideration
of options in the development of appropriate criteria tailored to each community's language goals will be
discussed.
Language: English
Academic Writing in K-12 Bilingual Programs in Three ALD4ALL Schools
This ALD4ALL project addresses the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students and
English learners (ELs) by focusing on developing the academic language necessary to meet CCSS.
Moreover, the project addresses teachers and administrators as they interact with students directly. Hear
from two secondary bilingual teachers who have each improved the academic writing skills of their students
to meet the rigor of today’s standards.
Language: English
TBA
Follow-up with Keynote Sharokee Hollie
Dr. Sharokee Hollie and Andrew Garratt | Teacher Created Materials
This presentation gives you the opportunity to hear more from Dr. Hollie. He will be able to answer
questions and share with you resources that are available to support schools in their journey toward being
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive.
Language: English
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S at u r d a y, A p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 1 6
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche/Kiowa) is Professor and Director of the
Indigenous Nations Studies Program at Portland State University.
Dr. Pewewardy was named the 2012 John Eliot Allen Outstanding Teacher
Award by the College of Liberal Arts and Science at Portland State University,
2011 Teacher of the Year by the Oregon Indian Education Association and 2009
Teacher of the Year by the National Indian Education Association. For research
he was selected the 2011 Carl A. Grant Multicultural Research Award from
the National Association for Multicultural Education., 2007 Mike Charleston
Research Award for Distinguished Contributions to Indigenous Education by
the American Education Research Association and 2005 Scholars of Color Distinguished Scholar Award also
by AERA. Formerly an elementary teacher and principal, he has consulted with urban school districts and
reservation schools across the USA. Professor Pewewardy’s research explores Native American mascots in
schools, access and retention of American Indian students in higher education, Indigenous epistemologies
and pedagogies, culturally responsive teaching praxis and critical multicultural education. Professor
Pewewardy seeks to bring Indigenous frameworks and a decolonizational approach to any classroom,
valuing the learners' experience and insights. His belief in collaboration has led to work with several learning
communities, including multicultural cross-curricular teams, networks for culturally responsive teaching
practices, and curriculum design teams.
O p e n i n g S e s s i o n — S at u r d a y, A p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 1 6
GREETINGS AND WELCOME
Ina Montoya
NMABE Apache Representative
Jesse Winter
DLeNM Representative
NATIONAL BILINGUAL/MULTILINGUAL
LEARNER ADVOCACY MONTH
Victoria Tafoya
NMABE President
INTRODUCTION OF NABE
Octavio Casillas
NABE Vice- President
NABE REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. Julio Cruz
NABE President
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE
Geneva Becenti
NMABE Navajo Representative
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Room Session I
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Room Session I
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sierra I
Teaching A New Generation of Speakers:
Voices from Indigenous Languages Program
Vincent Werito, Evelyn Edd, Judy Nelson E.S., Maxine Gee, Naschitti
PreK, Mary Whitehair Frazier, NACA, Karen Herrera, Kevin Lewis, Cochiti
E.S./M.S., Paul Lujan, Isleta Pueblo
Sandia II
F” to “B” in 2 Years!
Ruben Torres, Carisa Gray
Deming Public Schools
Sierra II
Connecting Domain 3B of NM Teach to EL
Students: An Administrative Perspective
Dixie Vijil, Hobbs Municipal Schools
Sandia III
Language, Literacy and Culture: Using
Authentic Spanish Literature for Academic
Success
Ana Silva, Santillana
Sierra III
How to Implement Learning Measurable Objectives
and Common Formative Assessments to Increase
Student Proficiency in a Bilingual Classroom
Boris Costa-Guerra, Adan Arreo-Lopez, Laura Martínez, Lisa Knowlton, SFPS
Ocotillo I
The Power of Teacher Self-Efficiency
on Student Learning in Two ALD4ALL
Secondary Schools
Marcia Brenden, Elisa Cumplido, Claudio Franco
Sandia I
Dinámicas didáctias enfocadas a la eseñanza de
las matemáticas del grado 6 al 12
Angela Rodriguez, Rogelio Orozcco, Deming Public Schools
Ocotillo II TBA

TheNMABEExecutiveBoardisproudtohonorthefollowingindividualsfortheiroutstandingservice
to children participating in Bilingual Education programs throughout the Land of Enchantment. At
today’s luncheon, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of these deserving individuals.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Victoria Tafoya
NMABE President
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Michael Chávez
NMABE President Elect
RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS
Jesús Moncada
NMABE Treasurer
AWARDS CEREMONY
Victoria Tafoya
NMABE Executive Director
N M A B E H a l l o f Fa m e L u n c h e o n
IN MEMORIAM
Nana Encinias — Past-President of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education, by Lynn Rosen,
former Director of Language and Cultural Equity, Albuquerque Public Schools
POSTHUMOUS AWARD
Miguel Encinias — by Mary Jean Haberman-Lopez,
former Deputy Director New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education
BILINGUAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognizes an administrator who helps to ensure
that Bilingual Education programs can operate effectively in
a given school/school district setting. It is inclusive of all, from
school-level principals to district-level administrators. Any teacher,
group of teachers, school administrators, school board members
or parents of students may nominate a candidate.
THE HENRY W. PASCUAL TEACHER EXCELLENCE IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION AWARD
This prestigious award recognizes teachers whose dedication and
practice resembles the spirit and vision for quality teaching that the
late Henry W. Pascual, first Director of Bilingual Education at the New
Mexico State Department of Education, impressed upon many profes-
sionals in the state.
Arcelina Guillermo-Rios
Gadsden Independent School District
Nana Encinias
NMABE Past President (Posthumous)
Armando Chavez
Deming Public Schools,
Principal Columbus Elementary
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THE TEÓFILA TRUJILLO AWARD
This award was created in the early years of Bilingual Education in New Mexico,
in memory of an outstanding parent liaison in the Taos Schools’ Title VII
Bilingual Education Program. Teófila did much to inform, involve and deepen parents’
understanding of the importance of language, history and culture in the curriculum.
As a result of her work, many parents became involved by providing needed resources
in the classrooms, helping to develop the curriculum and encouraging their children
to do well in school. Teófila touched the hearts, minds and souls of many.
THE MATÍAS L. CHACÓN AWARD
This award is named in honor of the late State Senator Matías L. Chacón. It is awarded to recognize a New
Mexican who has made a significant contribution to Bilingual Education at the state level. Senator Matías
Chacón (from the Española area) introduced the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act of 1973.
Senator Chacón was interested in quality in the public schools, and was most
concerned about the Spanish-speaking population, not only in the north, but
also in the entire state. Senator Chacón sought a broader application of the
state’s prior Bilingual Education legislation, which had been designed only
for non-English speakers. Without funding, it would be difficult to realize the
aspirations of the people for bilingualism and cultural preservation.
So, Senator Chacón introduced legislation for Bilingual Education to re-
ceive sufficient funding to implement quality Bilingual Education programs
for all students in Grades K-6, not just those with limited ability in English. His actions instituted the idea of
Bilingual Multicultural Education in all corners of the state. The Act nurtured the concept that it was sound to
use the home language as a medium of instruction and to include the state’s cultures in the curriculum. This
brought about a resurgence of pride in the languages of the state, and a means by which the state’s institu-
tions - its schools - could preserve and develop its heritage languages while also developing English language
proficiency for all.
THE BEN LUJÁN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Ben Luján Lifetime Achievement Award is NMABE’s newest award. It is
named after the late Speaker of the House, Rep. Ben Luján, who served with
distinction as one of New Mexico’s longest-serving legislators. As the Speaker
of the House, he became one of the most powerful legislators in the state and in
the state’s history, and he became equally more humble, passionate and caring.
Speaker Luján was often fondly referred to as “the champion of the people.”
His ability to be accessible to all was one of his hallmarks. He was open to
ideas, especially those of educators, and developed a trust and confidence inthem,
which in turn, created an extraordinarily profound partnership.
As a staunch supporter for education, Speaker Luján led the efforts over the years to sustain the funding for
education. He supported the creation of the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act of 1973. He also created
special legislation to develop and implement after-school K-8 programs as an enrichment and academic support
for all students, especially for those at risk.
STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT
Mariachi Azteca and Juentud del Bravo from La Academia Dolores Huerta Charter School, Las Cruces NM.
Closing dance features Ballet Quetzalcoatl.
Partnership for Community Action
Albuquerque, NM
Molly Gurule
Cochiti Pueblo, NM
New Mexico Asian Family Center
Albuquerque, NM
Genaro Roybal
David Rogers
Dual Language Education of
New Mexico
Miguel Encinias
Albuquerque (Posthumous)
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Teaching A New Generation of Speakers: Voices from Indigenous Languages
Program
Vincent Werito, Evelyn Edd, Judy Nelson E.S., Maxine Gee, Naschitti PreK, Mary Whitehair
Frazier | NACA, Karen Herrera, Kevin Lewis | Cochiti E.S./M.S., Paul Lujan | Isleta Pueblo
This session will share important issues facing Indigenous language teachers in New Mexico.
Key insights about effective practices in Indigenous language teaching from the ALD4ALL
inquiry project will be shared. Specific outcomes from school, community wide, and classroom
professional development with Indigenous language teachers related to instructional practice,
developing curriculum, culturally relevant curriculum and assessments will be discussed.
Language: Navajo, Keres, Tiwa
Connecting Domain 3B of NM Teach to EL Students: An Administrative Perspective
Dixie Vijil | Hobbs Municipal Schools
This presentation focuses on making the connections between Bloom's Taxonomy and Language
Proficiency levels and connecting domain 3B in NMTeach to Domain 1 of NMTEACH. A resource
guide for planning will be provided to participants.
Language: English
How to Implement Learning Measurable Objectives and Common Formative
Assessments to Increase Student Proficiency in a Bilingual Classroom
Dr. Boris Costa-Guerra, Adan Arreoa-Lopez, Laura Martínez, Lisa Knowlton |
Santa Fe Public Schools
This workshop will allow instructional practitioners to create measureable objectives using
Bloom’s Taxonomy for a Bilingual Education classroom to create student differentiation, student
engagement and rigor. The second part of the workshop will focus on common formative
assessments by analyzing data and creating an action plan to monitor student proficiency. We will
demonstrate academic growth based on common formative assessment and measurable learning
objectives.
Dinámicas didáctias enfocadas a la eseñanza de las matemáticas del grado 6 al 12
Angela Rodriguez, Rogelio Orozcco | Deming Public Schools
Ell Taller pretende ofrecer una experienca vivencial y pedagøogica de algunas actividades que se
queden usar y/o adapatar en cualquier salón de clases para la enseñanza de las matemáticas a
esudiantes de sde primara hasta prearatoria.
Language: Spanish
Sierra I
Sierra II
Sierra III
Sandia II
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

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s at u r d a y, A p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 1 6
F” to “B” in 2 Years!
Ruben Torres, Carisa Gray | Deming Public Schools
An inside look at how Ruben S. Torres Elementary went from an "F" to a "B" in two years. Key features
include RTI processes, schedules, unit building, and how we united a divided school by integrating
separate English only and 50/50 dual languages strands into a whole new school dual language
accountability model.
Language: Spanish
Language, Literacy and Culture: Using Authentic Spanish Literature for
Academic Success
Ana Silva | Santillana
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to select authentic texts, literary, informational and
poetry. They will examine strategies for vocabulary, oral language development, reading comprehension
and writing across the curriculum as they experience the world of children’s literature in Spanish.
The Power of Teacher Self-Efficiency on Student Learning in Two ALD4ALL
Secondary Schools
Teachers who demonstrate confidence in their ability to promote students' learning are more likely to have
students who learn. Participants in this session will hear an overview of the research ion teacher efficacy
and what we have learned about it in the NMPED Academic Language for ALL Project.
Sandia III
Ocotillo I
Ocotillo II
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10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

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N M A B E 2 0 1 6 E x h i b i t o r s
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Quick & Associates
Santillana USA
Benchmark
14 Pajaro Azul
Placitas, NM 87043
505-382-9080
Judy Quick
jquick@theschooltechpeople.com
Sharon Mullen
marketingusa@santillanausa.com
Wriel Chavira
wchavira@theschoolbookpeople.com
Project ELL
2000 N. Central Expy, Suite 212
Plano TX 75074
469-878-8923
Mellony Deuel
Mellony@projectell.com
Chrystal Van Doren
chrystal@projectell.com
BACKBONE
COMMUNICATIONS
5302 N 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602–505–7337
Fax: 602–277-9266
Julie Brown
julie@backbonecommunications.com
Istation
2000 Campbell Centre II
Dallas, TX 75206
214-291-5535
Rebecca Augustine
raugustine@istation.com
Viviana Hall
vhall@istation.com
Kevin Sharpe
ksharpe@istation.com
___________________________
Teacher Created
Materials
5301 Oceanus Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
720-413-7162
Fax: 888-877-7606
Andrew Garratt
agarratt@tcmpub.com
Imagine Learning
1401 Aliso Dr NE
505-400-9745
Andrea Schoellkopf
Andrea.s@imaginelearning.com
www.inaginelearning.com
___________________________
Kaplan Early
Learning Company
P. O. Box 609
Lewisville, NC 27023
800-334-2014
Mills Snowden
msnowden@kaplanco.com
www.kaplanco.com
Learning A-Z
1840 E. River Rd, Suite 320
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-618-3853
Burt Romney
adrianne.porter@learninga-z.com
Ann Bridges
ann.bridges@learninga-z.com
____________________________
Martínez Educational
Consulting and
Translating
211 South Caddoa Dr
Pueblo West, CO
719-250-8836
Praxedes Martínez
praxedesMartínez3325@comcast.net
____________________________
Math Teachers Press,
Inc.
4850 Park Glen Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-545-6535
Carolina Uranga
rmarold@movingwithmath.com
___________________________
National Geographic
Learning
11448 Lake Nemi Drive
El Paso, TX 79936
5054013700
915-401-4397
Gloria Gonzalez
gloria.gonzalez@cengage.com
Alfredo Meneses
alfredo.meneses@cengage.com
SILVER SPONSOR
EXHIBITORS
TURQUOISE SPONSOR
CORAL SPONSORS

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Pacific Learning
2820 Espanola NE
505-264-3407
Edie Sanchez & Max Sanchez
emsanchez@centrurylink.net
___________________________
Triumph Learning
136 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
505-888-3935
Fax: 212-857-8499
Edie Sanchez & Max Sanchez
salesoperations@triumphlearning.com
___________________________
Natachu INK
P.O. Box 1173
Zuni, New Mexico 87327
Phone: (505) 728-8289
Elroy Nachu Jr.
NatchuINK@gmail.com
____________________________
Visual Impressions/
InaBind of NM
1317 San Pedro Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM
505-268-6520
Margaret Otero
www.nmschooltools.com
margaret@nmschooltools.com
____________________________
Hilos Culturales
6819 Redwing Lane
Alamosa, Co 81101
719-589-6156
719-480-1263
Herman and Patricia Martínez
Martínez_herman@outlook.com
www.hilosculturales.org
Quick & Associates
Capstone
P. O. Box 159
Placitas, NM 87043
714-960-9295
Judy Quick
jquick@theschooltechpeople.com
PARTNERS
Albuquerque Hispano
Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th Street SW
505.842.9003
www.siabq.org
Cecilia Marquez
cecilia@ahcnm.org
___________________________
ALAS Nuevo Mexico
Membership contact:
Yvonne Garcia
garcia_y@mac.com
___________________________
Dual Language
Education of NM
1309 4th Street SW, Suite E
505-243-0648
Leslie Sanchez
leslie@dlenm.org
Ruth Kriteman
ruth@dlenm.org
www.dlenm.org
____________________________
National Association
of Bilingual Education
c/o Ana G. Méndez
University System
11006 Veirs Mills Road, L-1
Wheaton, MD 20902
www.nabe.org
NMCEL
College of Education
MSC05 3040
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1281
505-277-6986
info@nmcel.org
___________________________
NMPED Bilingual
Multicultural Education
Burea & Title I
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 827-6666
Dr. Icela Pelayo
icela.pelayo@state.nm.us
__________________________
Spanish Embassy
Director – Spanish Resource Center in
Albuquerque, NM
1701 4th Street SW.
(505) 724 4746
Antonio Caballero
antonio.caballero@mecd.es

P r e
P r e s e n t e r I n d e x
End of Conference Giveaways
Join us Saturday, April 30th
and Win!
Study this Summer in Spain!
Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in collaboration with the Spanish Language Center MESTER
in Salamanca, Spain Sponsored Scholarship for a two week course in Salamanca in June-July 2016 for
Spanish teachers who are not Spain nationals. (Middle and High School teachers)
Sponsor/ Exhibitor Give-Aways
Two NMABE Annual Conference 2017 Registrations
And More!
Drawings will take place during the Saturday Awards Luncheon,
all registered participants are in ited to attend! Must be present to win.v
P r e s e n t e r I n d e x
Alvarez, Alma 12, 17
Arreo-Lopez, Adan 22, 25
Barela, Mark 12, 19
Bird, Penny 12, 20
Brenden, Marcia 12, 14, 20, 21, 26
Brull, Susana 12, 17
Cumplido, Elisa 12, 14, 20
Carmona, Marisela 12, 18
Casillas, Octavio 12, 16, 21
Castellanos, Rebecca 12, 13
Costa-Guerra, Boris 12, 17, 22, 25
Costa-Guerra, Leslie 12, 17
Cumplido, Elisa 22, 26
Delay, Anna 12, 16
Deuel, Mellony 12, 14
Doung, Jenna 12, 14
Edd, Evelyn 22, 25
Franco, Claudio 12, 14, 20
Gamlin, Anne 12, 15
García, Lorena 12, 15
Gee, Maxine 22, 25
Gephart, Jeff 12, 13
Gharrity,Patricia 12, 13
Gonzalez, Carolina 12, 17
Garduño, Priscilla 12, 17
Gray, Carisa 22, 26
Grisgby Suarez, Mona 12, 17
Hamilton, Sara 12, 13
Hearn, Maria 12, 15
Hernandez, Emmy 12, 19
Herrera, Karen 22, 25
Hollie, Sharokee 12, 20
Ibarra Johnson, Susana 12, 15
Jimenez, Jeanette 12, 17
Kew, Kristin 12, 17, 19
Knowlton, Lisa 22, 25
Lane, Krisi 13, 17
Lewis, Kevin 22, 25
Lujan, Paul 22, 25
Manning, Georgia 12, 15
Martínez, Herman 12, 13
Martínez, Patricia 12, 13
Martínez, Laura 22, 25
Martínez, Miriam 12, 17
Martínez, Phyllis 12, 19
Meyer, LIsa 12, 16, 18
Moncada, Mayra 12, 19
Nelson, Judy 22, 25
Orozco, M. Rita 12, 15
Pando, Victoria 12, 17
Pohl, Roberta 12, 15
Quinones, Norma 12, 15
Ramirez, Gabriela 12, 15
Ramirez,Abril 12, 17
Reyes, Silvia 12, 13
Reyes, Evelyn 12, 17
Roth, Luz 12, 16
Sanchez, Veronica 12, 15
Silva, Ana 12, 15, 22, 26
Sims, Christine 12, 20
Soriano, Socorro 12, 16
Spencer, Lynda 12, 19
Strorer, Nellie 13, 14
Tena, Jose 12, 16
Torres, Ruben 22, 26
Ulibarri, Victor 12, 13
Valtierrez, Mayra 12, 17
Van Doren, Chrystal 12, 14
Vigil, Melissa 12, 13
Vijil, Dixie 22, 25
Villalobos, Jessica 12, 14, 19
Villalobos Colunga , Julio Juan 12, 14
Whitehair Frazier,Mary 22, 25
Werito, Vincent 22, 25
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