Welcome to the 2026 APS Rising Educator Summit! APS aligns and provides high-quality professional learning and essential resources to consistently support teachers in every classroom. Whether you are a teacher, EA, principal, or a vital member of our support staff, this high-energy day is designed specifically to celebrate you and elevate your incredible work. Get ready to soar into the new school year with live student entertainment, hands-on collaborative breakout sessions, and the creative spark you need to help our students reach new heights.
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APS Rising Educator Summit
At a Glance
At a Glance
Enter the Convention Center through the East building main entrance off Tijeras (bus drop off) or from the Convention Center parking garage and proceed to the main hall (halls 1 & 2).
6:45 am
Bus routes begin from APS locations
7:00 am
Convention Center parking garage & doors open
7:00 - 8:20 am
Grab your attendee bag & event badge
Enjoy complimentary beverages
Take pictures with the HS mascots
Enjoy student entertainment
Visit the Sched Support booth for schedule support
Find your friends & a seat
Bags include your attendee badge, schedule for the day, Sched access, and a few goodies from our sponsors.
8:30 - 9:45 am
Welcome Ceremony
Special Guest: APS Superintendent Dr. Duran-Blakey
Keynote Speaker: Michael Silva
10:00 am - 3:00pm
Customize your schedule in Sched for a personalized day of learning!
General sessions
Expo Hall
Poster Sessions
Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Bus Return Service
Customize Your Schedule!
Customize Your Schedule!
With over 100 general sessions available, you will be able to register for the sessions that meet your learning interests. View sessions by topic, grade, speaker name, or title using the search tool and filters.
Park & Ride
Park & Ride
Your day starts stress-free with our convenient, Park and Ride services running between APS locations and the Convention Center.
Catch the first bus of the day to make sure you arrive on time and get your attendee bag, meet up with colleagues and find a seat!
Bus service begins at 6:45am with locations opening at 6:30am!
Food & Beverages
Food & Beverages
Grab a complimentary morning coffee or tea sponsored by MagicSchool in the main hall lobby.
Additional Food & Beverage available for purchase:
Onsite concessions in Halls 1, 2, & 4, and by the Kiva
Local food trucks located outside the West Building on 3rd street (Civic Plaza)
Grab & Go options in the main lobby
Bring your lunch to Hall 3 to sit and eat. Open all day!
View the Food Truck Menus
Expo Hall
Expo Hall
Hall 4, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Between your breakout sessions, be sure to explore the ultimate networking and discovery hub at our Partner Expo Hall.
You'll have the chance to connect with top educational partners & APS departments to discover innovative tools!
MagicSchool, Amira, iReady, National Geographic, Sora, HMH, Sandia Labs, LEAP, Savvas, Seesaw, Brisk Teaching, Explora and more...
Check out the Curriculum Showcase & grab a new lesson idea!
Expo Hall includes
APS Department booths
Partner booths
SWAG!
Curriculum Showcase
Partner stage
Concessions
Educator Summit brings you 300+ pd sessions, attendee bags, featured speakers, keynote address, and collaboration time with colleagues!
We are hosting the Inaugural Curriculum Showcase at the APS Rising Educator Summit on August 4th to highlight student and teacher work aligned with the Profile of a Graduate.
This is a great alternative to presenting! Share your tried and true PBL and hands-on classroom lessons with other APS teachers! We will select 20 submissions to feature at the Educator Summit Curriculum Showcase in the Expo Hall.
This event is a chance for the entire educational community to see firsthand the dedication, creativity, and expertise of our teachers. We look forward to seeing practical examples and evidence of how your students are becoming the successful, well-rounded individuals described in the Graduate Profile.
Essential Details
Essential Details
Open to all Albuquerque Public Schools teachers.
Due June 3, 2026
Completed lessons/activities to share with other educators
Submissions may include:
lesson plans
student work/pictures
activity plans
Featured in the Expo Hall on August 4th
Submission Overview
Submission Overview
Teachers submit a lesson plan/project aligned with the Profile of a Graduate. Lesson plans will be shared alongside student work for other teachers to view (and snag) at the August 4th APS Rising Professional Development Day.
A Critical Thinker
A Problem Solver
A Good Communicator
An Engaged Citizen
Driven by a Growth Mindset
Socially & Culturally Aware
Innovative
Collaborative
Someone who Perseveres
An Advocate
Student work or projects may also be included to showcase how students demonstrated proficiency throughout the project. Student work must be original; use of AI should be noted. Once submitted, work will not be returned and will become the property of the showcase.
*Copies or images of original work are sufficient.
Submissions will be categorized into three categories: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with possible focus areas:
Inquiry-Based Learning
Project-based learning
Personalized learning
Genius Hour
Fine Arts
School Gardens
Interdisciplinary projects
We look forward to showcasing your work, lessons, and ideas related to the Profile of Graduate! We are incredibly excited and eager to showcase the innovative work, impactful lessons, and thoughtful ideas you have developed and implemented in your classrooms. Specifically, we want to provide a space for educators to share successful lessons that highlight the core competencies outlined in the district's Profile of a Graduate.
Questions????
Questions????
Contact Vanessa Barela, vanessa.barela2@aps.edu
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