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Nuestro Pueblo Unido: Creciendo Juntos Page 1 2012 AMME/NMABE Conference

Program ContentsAMME Welcome 2

About AMME 3

AMME Board of Directors 4

Native American Welcome 5

NMABE Welcome 6

NMABE Board of Directors 7

About NMABE 8

Conference Schedule Overview 10

Conference Events 11

Conference Artist 13

Second Annual National Spanish Spelling Bee 14

Conference Sponsors 15

Recognition 16

Opening Session 17

The First General Session 19

Schedule Thursday Concurrent Sessions 20

The Presidents' Reception 28

The Second General Session 29

Schedule Friday Concurrent Sessions 30

Awards Banquet 37

Awards Dance 38

Closing Session wNative American Language Festival 39

AMME/NMABE Exhibitors 40

NMABE 2013 Call for Presentations 42

Map of Embassy Suites Hotel 43

Nuestro Pueblo Unido: Creciendo Juntos

3rd Annual Association for Multilingual Multicultural Education Conference

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AMME Welcome

AMME 2011 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Jorge Garca, President

Colorado

Paul Martnez, Vice President New Mexico

Elena Izquierdo, Secretary Texas

David Briseo, Treasurer New Mexico

Kathy Escamilla, Director Colorado

Zaida Cintrn, Director

Illinois

Christine Simms, Director, New Mexico

Robin Farup-Romero,

Director, Oregon Sandra Liliana Pucci, Director

Wisconsin

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Dear AMME Friends,

The AMME founders envisioned an alliance of colleagues and organizations

uniting under a common moral purpose. The Founders dreamed of joining

efforts with many others who were committed to a journey towards equity

and excellence for all children in educational systems which have failed to

serve the multilingual and multicultural populations of our country.

Through this third annual AMME conference we hope to keep that dream

alive, to unite our communities, and to build new knowledge together with

each of you. Our objective is to create new knowledge and to create more

and more powerful avenues of advocacy for multilingual and multicultural

populations. Federal and state legislation, common core standards,

waivers to No Child Left Behind, and other policy-impacting efforts

continue an unwavering assault on multilingual and multicultural children

and families. Too many policy makers believe that they can silence our

communities by ignoring us. Other lawmakers, like those in Arizona,

believe that they can legislate our community out of existence through

draconian measures aimed at our families and our educational

experiences. We must create knowledge about these unconscionable

attacks and mobilize to turn the tide. We must create knowledge that will

understand and promote equity-in-access and equity-in-results when it

comes to educational outcomes. We must create knowledge about the

cultural and linguistic institutional barriers that disguise the true

knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence of our communities.

Knowledge is neither accumulated nor stored, but created. Knowledge is

generated anew from connections that weren't there before.

Let us take this opportunity to renew connections and to make new

connections to result in the generation of new knowledge. Welcome to the

conference.

Jorge Garca President


About AMME

AMME is dedicated to bringing fundamental change in language education policy and practice for students in our nation. AMME promotes standards of professional excellence in the education of linguistically and culturally diverse populations.

AMME is diligent in its advocacy, and partners with other organizations to actively promote educational excellence and equity for English language learners and their families, to cultivate a multilingual mul-ticultural society by supporting and promoting policy, programs, pedagogy, research, and professional development that value native language, that lead to English and academic proficiency, and that prepare our nations students for the global economy.

Throughout the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, AMME has weighed in with policy recommendations regarding leadership essentials, teacher quality, professional develop-ment, the use of multiple assessments, literacy/biliteracy, and effective schooling practices across the curriculum, especially regarding Bilingual/Multilingual Education.

AMMEs national leaders and founders represent grassroots work at the local and state levels regarding civil rights, equal opportunities, and educational equity in providing policies and best practices repre-senting Bilingual Education/ELL students across our nation. The transformation of schools requires comprehensive systemic approaches and elements, in order to close the achievement gaps. We need to insure that policies, practices and pedagogy respond to our nations demographic and global economic imperatives.

HOPE FOR THE FUTUREThere are schools scattered across the U.S. public, charter, and private where children are mastering at least one language in addition to English, and there are school districts that are constructing multilin-gual education programs for students at all grade levels. A substantial number of these programs enroll both native-English speakers and speakers of the second language of instruction, who learn from each other as well as from the teacher(s). The programs succeed in producing students who are proficient and literate in at least two languages. The results of these programs, in terms of student achievement and parental involvement, are exceptional!

The United States must advance beyond the goal of universal literacy in one language in its education policy. By investing in our childrens Bilingual/Multilingual Education, we are investing in our nations global economic well-being. By becoming multilingual, we not only develop intercultural understanding, but we also show by example that we respect and can effectively cross cultural and linguistic borders.

Language the most valuable form of capital ... It un-derwrites literally all human undertakings.

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AMME Board of Directors

2012 AMME/NMABE Conference Page 4 Our Unified Community Growing Together

Jorge Garca, President COLORADO

Paul Martnez, Vice President NEW MEXICO

Elena Izquierdo, Secretary TEXAS

David Briseo, Treasurer NEW MEXICO

Zaida A. Cintrn ILLINOIS

Kathy Escamilla COLORADO

Christine Sims NEW MEXICO

Robin Farup-Romero OREGON

Sandra Liliana Pucci WISCONSIN

The Alliance for Multilingual, Multicultural Education (AMME) is a na-

tional non-profit advocacy and professional organization dedicated to

bringing about fundamental change in U.S. language education policy

and practice in responding to the demographic and global economic

imperative.


Native American Welcome

Welcome to New Mexico and the Land of Enchantment! The Native American Indian community of New Mexico, including the Pueblos, Apache and Navajo Nations welcome you to our an-cestral homelands and invite you to take in the beauty, simplicity, and unique landscapes that surround the villages and Native com-munities of our state. The twenty-two tribes in New Mexico rep-resent the state's original inhabitants and the indigenous cultures and languages that have endured for centuries. Each tribe retains its own government, language, and cultural traditions that we invite you to learn about while attending this year's conference. We encourage you to learn about New Mexico's rich indigenous cultural heritage by visiting nearby tribal communities or by stop-ping in to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, the gateway to learning more about the Pueblo tribes of New Mexico. Thank you for joining us for this year's AMME conference. We hope you enjoy your stay!

Dr. Christine Sims, Assistant ProfessorAmerican Indian Language Policy Research and Teacher Training CenterUNM College of Education


NMABE Welcome

Bienvenidos!

It gives me such great pleasure to welcome you to our 39th Annual New Mexico Association for

Bilingual Education Conference, which this year we co-host with the national Alliance for

Multilingual Multicultural Education (AMME). On behalf of NMABEs Board of Directors, we are glad

you have joined us for a wonderful conference, full of exciting and enlightening presentations.

Thank you for attending!

This years theme, A United Village: Growing Together, causes us to reflect on current education

reform in New Mexico as well as across the country. As a village of Bilingual Educators, our united

voices must be heard to advocate and support our students. We know how long it takes for

students to become academically proficient in English and which programs get them there.

However, new initiatives seem to be unaware of this knowledge. We must continue to inform

policymakers and legislators about the best ways to educate our children. We must then ask, what

are the next best steps to equitably evaluate students, teachers, administrators and schools? How

will the Common Core Standards impact learning for bilingual student populations? Instruction

must be implemented in English and the target language in Bilingual Education programs, yet it is

unclear whether this has been considered. For any educational reform initiative, we must unify to

best support the types of programs that ensure student success. We must be at the table in the

decision-making process. By working together, we can all make a difference!

This year NMABE, Dual Language of New Mexico, and the American Indian Language Policy Research

and Teacher Training Policy Center, along with many colleagues, worked tirelessly to advocate and

educate legislators and policymakers in these matters at both state and national levels.

Additionally, we hosted four regional institutes across the beautiful and diverse state of New Mexico

which provided educators with quality professional development in Bilingual Education. I attended

the Northwest Institute, held in Gallup in October; this was an eye-opening experience for me -- I

learned so much! We cannot be shy about sharing our good work -- we can always learn from one

another. We need to hear more about what our brothers and sisters are doing to educate our

diverse student population, about their successful programs, and how to best support them.

On behalf of the NMABE Board of Directors, I trust you will leave this conference inspired by our

keynote speakers, the helpful workshops, your networking opportunities, our Native American

competition, and the vendors displays. We have selected enjoyable entertainment for you as well.

It has been a pleasure serving New Mexico as your NMABE President this year -- I look forward to

continuing to be involved in what matters a lot to me and that, of course, is Bilingual Education!

Dios los bendiga siempre y les brinde la sabidura necesaria para educar a nuestros nios y jvenes!

Jess Moncada,

President, New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education


NMABE Board of Directors2011-2012

Jess MoncadaPresident

Louise Benally Navajo Rep.

Rosalinda Carren Altamirano

Southern Consortium Rep.

Vernon JaramilloNorthern Consortium Rep.

Mercedes SandovalParent Rep.

Jesse WinterDLeNM Rep.

Maureen OlsonJicarilla Apache Rep.

Javier ArellanoTreasurer

Dilia ManzanaresSectetary

Florence AcquePresident Elect

Emilia VigilPast President

Mary Jean H. LpezAssociate Director

David R. BriseoExecutive Director

Dr. Rubn Cordova Vice President

Pueblo Rep. - Vacant


About NMABE

The NMABE Mission

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 Educa-tion 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 and paraprofessionals. NMABE embraces the rich cultural and linguistic diversity within our state and promotes its inclusion in the education of all students. The association pro-motes educational excellence and equity through the creation of activities including advocacy, professional develop-

ment and research.

NMABE Purposes a. To stimulate professional development;

b. To establish national contacts through affiliation with national professional organizations;

c. To provide opportunities to study and discuss issues concerning Bilingual Education;

d. To act as a clearinghouse in circulating information of value and in keeping teachers posted on the latest educa-tional movements and findings;

e. To present significant findings through El Noticiero, through presentations and/or via the NMABE website - www.nmabe.net;

f. To address Bilingual Multicultural Education through institutes and the NMABE Conference;

g. To help improve and support native language instruction and the teaching of English through Bilingual Educa-tion programs.


NMABE Welcomes YouEmbassy Suites HotelALBUQUERQUE, NM

AMME CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Conference Co-Chairpersons: Jesus Moncada, Jorge Garca

Registration Coordinator: Rebecca SnchezNatve American Language Festival: Florence Acque, Zuni Pueblo;

Louise Benally, Navajo Nation; Maureen Olson, Jicarilla Apache

Program Preparation: Mary Jean H. LpezConference Artist Committee: Florence Acque; Javier Arellano, Maureen Olson

Conference Planning Committee Members: The Executive Boards of NMABE and AMME

The Albuquerque Biological Park

The National Hispanic Cultural Center

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The New Mexico State Capitol

In Albuquerque...ABQ Natural History Museum Albuquerque Aquarium Albuquerque Zoo Balloon Fiesta Park National Hispanic Cultural Center Historic Old Town Albuquerque Biological Park Sandia Peak TramwayIndian Pueblo Cultural Center

In Santa Fe...The Palace of the GovernorsGeorgia OKeefe MuseumLoretto ChapelInternational Folk Art MuseumStroll through the Historic Santa Fe PlazaSt. Francis of Assisi CathedralBasilicaFine Arts MuseumMuseum of Indian Arts and Culture

And much more...


Conference Schedule OverviewEmbassy Suites Hotel

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

3:00 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Check in/Registration 8:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor Setup 6:00 p.m. Opening Session 7:00 p.m. Vendor Grand Opening Reception

Friday, April 27, 2012

7:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibits 8:15 a.m. -- 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:45 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m. Student Entertainment 10:00 a.m. -- 12 noon Second General Session

Keynote SpeakerMarcela Daz

12:00 noon -- 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own Lunch will be available for purchase in the Hotel 1:00 p.m. -- 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 6:30 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m. Awards Banquet 8:30 p.m. -- 10:30 p.m. Dance

Music By:Agua Negra

Thursday, April 26, 2012

7:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibits 8:15 a.m. -- 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:45 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m. Student Entertainment 10:00 a.m. -- 12:00 noon First General Session

Keynote Speaker Dr. Pedro Noguera

12:00 noon -- 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own Lunch will be available for purchase in the Hotel 1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 7:30 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m. Presidents' Reception La Ventana Room

Entertainment by: Mariachi Buenaventura

Saturday, April 28, 2012Native American Language Festival

9:00 a.m. Closing General Session

Keynote: Mary Ann Oatman-Wak Wak

10:00 a.m. Festival Begins 12:00 noon -- 1:30 p.m. Lunch On Your Own 1:30 p.m. -- Completion Festival continues until completed


Conference Events

The Presidents' ReceptionLa Ventana7:30 - 9:30 p.m.Thursday, April 26

Come join Jorge Garca, AMME President, and Jess Moncada, NMABE President, and all Executive Board members and colleagues from across New Mexico and the nation to network, relax and, above all enjoy, some special moments at the annual NMABE Presidents' recep-tion. Music provided by New Mexicos female Mariachi group, Mariachi Buenaventura.

Second General SessionSanda IV - VIII 9:45 - 12:00 noonFriday, April 27

Elena Izquierdo, AMME Secretary, and Maureen Olson, NMABE Apache Representative, will give the wel-come. Dr. Chris Sims, Director of the Native American Language Policy and Research Center at the University of New Mexico,will introduce our Keynote speaker, Marcela Daz.

Awards Banquet and DanceSanda IV - VIII 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 27

Join AMME and NMABE as both organizations recog-nize leaders from throughout New Mexico. They will present the annual Hall of Fame Awards, a long-standing tradition in New Mexico.

This is also a great opportunity to socialize with col-leagues and friends and do some networking, all while enjoying great food! You must have a NMABE ticket to enter the Awards Banquet. (People unable to attend the banquet are asked to deposit their tickets at the Registra-tion Booth to give to those in need of a ticket.)

The AMME/NMABE Dance follows immediately after the banquet. You will love kicking up your heels to the music of AGUA NEGRA!

Commercial ExhibitsGrand Opening ReceptionEvents Center Foyer 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25

Come and peruse the offerings our exhibitors have for you during the Grand Opening Reception, immediately following the opening session on the first evening of the conference.

Commercial ExhibitsEvents Center Foyer 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tThursday, April 26, and Friday, April 27

Come by and visit all the wonderful exhibits! AMME and NMABE wecome the exhibitors and thank them for displaying and sharing their materials with us. Please spend time reviewing the excellent educational materi-als and arts.

Opening Session Sanda IV - VIII 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25

Jorge Garca, AMME President joins NMABEs Presi-dent, Jess Moncada, in welcoming all participants to the Third Annual Alliance for Multilingual Multicultural Conference, held in conjunction with NMABEs 39th an-nual state Bilingual Education conference. Students from Cario Charter School will provide entertainment. Dr. Paul Martnez will present the NMABE/AMME Legacy Award to the New Mexico Speaker of the House of Rep-resentatives, the Honorable Representative Ben Lujn.

First General SessionSanda IV - VIII 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noonThursday, April 26

Students from Carios Charter School will provide entertainment as we open the First General Session at the conference. Dr. Paul Martnez, AMME Vice Presi-dent and Florence Acque, NMABE President Elect will welcome guests, followed by Jess Moncada, NMABE President who will introduce our keynote speaker, Dr. Pedro Noguera.


Conference Events

Native American Language FestivalSaturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. to completion of program

Keynote: 9:00 a.m.

Come and enjoy NMABE's Native American Language Festival and see our students showcase Native pride and Native heritage in competitions of cultural skills, traditions and language. Festivities begin at 9:00 with a keynote address by Mary Jane Oatman-Wak-Wak,

Member of the President Obamas National Advisory Council on Indian Education.

Competition Categories

Native Language Oral PresentationNative Language Singing

Native Dance

Closing General SessionNative American Language FestivalSandia IV - VIIIKeynote: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Festival: 10:00 - completion of competition Saturday, April 28

Join NMABE Past President Emilia Vigil and Navajo Representative Louise Benally as they introduce our Keynote speaker, Mary Jane Oatman-Wak Wak, who will open the annual Native American Language Festival at 9:00 a.m.

This is the tenth year NMABE has celebrated this unique festival. Students from schools throughout the Native American communities of New Mexico travel to Albuquerque to show their talents and skills in their Native American language. Onsite registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

The competition begins immediately after the keynote address, with a break for lunch, and then continues until completion. Competition categories consist of singing, dancing and oral presentations in the native language.

Please attend these important events and support the efforts of our youth in retaining the Native American languages of our great state.


Conference Artistcal nez

Mr. Cal Nez, Navajo, Tachiinii Clan born for the Tanaszanii Clan, originally from Tocito New Mexico. Cal was raised from infancy by grandparents -- the late

Bitonie and Mary B. Nez. He spoke only Navajo until he entered the Bu-

reau of Indian Affairs Boarding School, operated in nearby Sanostee, New

Mexico. Cal takes pride in being a Navajo person bridging the gap between

cultures. He gives special thanks to the support of his loving wife, Yolanda.

Cal Nez believes he is an artist first. All of his art is original. He believes if

one looks closely at his work, one will begin to touch his soul and understand

what he means by cross-cultural communication. In 1973, with the approval

of his grandparents, Cal left his homeland and traveled to Salt Lake City,

Utah and graduated from South High School, where he studied fine arts and graphic design.

In designing the AMME/NMABE conference poster, Mr. Nez relied upon the underlying conference theme

of unity for the piece. "My interpretation of the language is that, despite our cultural difference, we are one with one

voice. We speak differently but the meaning is the same. The eagle is symbol of America and all its people and the

children symbolize the future; they carry the message."

Cal Nez Design proudly presents the artist's portfolio for the world to see and use. He has a proven track re-

cord of over twenty years of award-winning designs. He has produced designs and particular projects for the Eastman

Kodak Co.; Amoco Oil Co.; AT&T; Universal Card; the Smithsonian Institute/National Museum of the American

Indian; the Navajo Nation Fair; The Office of the President of the United States - National Republican Party; the

Klamath Tribe; Mike Leavitt for Governor Campaign; the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; O.C. Tanner Co. and

many more.

Cal Nez Design specializ-

es in solving cross cultural commu-

nication challenges through graphic

design and advertising. His busi-

ness qualifies for Navajo/Indian

Preference and Buy-Indian. He

is currently producing brochures,

annual reports, product literature,

exhibits, posters, advertisements,

calendars, flyers, and packaging, as

well as illustration, photography,

art direction, copywriting, printing

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Second Annual National Spanish Spelling Bee


Conference Sponsors

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Spanish Resource Center

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NMABE Appreciates

Dr. GladysHerrera Gurul

For her dedication to the children of New Mexico in her capacity as the former

Director of theBilingual Multicultural Education Bureau

at the NM Public Education Department

Rosalinda Carren-Altamirano will be receiving the 2012 NEA George I. Snchez Human & Civil Rights Award for her career-long advocacy for English Language Learn-ers and Bilingual Education. The award is named after native New Mexican George I Snchez and former state president of NEA-NM (1935), who is known worldwide for his advocacy, research and writings on behalf of Hispanic, Native American and Black childrens education. This national award is one of thirteen that is given annually. Rosalinda will be recognized at the annual NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner on July 1, 2012 in Wash-ington, D. C. She is the first NEA-NM member to receive this prestigious award. Rosalinda received the NEA-NM Southwest Region Human and Civil Rights Award in 2009 and the NEA-NM Human and Civil Rights Award in 2010. Rosalinda has been a Bilingual Educator for 36 years and currently works as the Elementary Bilingual Specialist for Las Cruces Public Schools. She has also taught as a Bilingual Kindergarten teacher and was at the middle school for 7 years as an ESL and Spanish Language Arts teacher. She has twice served as president of NMABE, is cur-rently the president of the New Mexico Southern Consortium for Bilingual Education. Rosalilnda has been a member of the NMABE board since 2002.

Recognition

Rosalinda Carren-Altamirano Receives Prestigeous NEA Award


Opening Session6:oo - 7:00 p.m.Sandia iv - viii

Speaker Ben Lujn rose from humble beginnings, raised by sheep-herding parents to become one of New Mexicos longest-serving legislators, and one of the most powerful. A legislator recently commented that, as the Speaker ascended to become one of the most powerful in the state and in the states history, he became equally more humble and caring. He is often fondly referred to as the champion of the people. He is known for extending himself unselfishly, giving his time to people during any legislative session. His ability to be accessible to all is one of his hallmarks. Speaker Lujns legislative record of accomplishments is next to impossible to quantify and exemplifies his quest to serve the people of the state. It encompasses legislation on the environment, taxation, busi-ness and economic development, energy, job creation, water, acequias,

property taxes, tax incentives, film industry, renewable energy, the courts and judiciary, health, social welfare, transportation and highways, public education, public education construction, service for chil-dren and youth, senior citizens, public facilities, tourism, medicine, cultural affairs, public safety and more. The Speaker's greatest passion has always been his support for a broad range of education initiatives. From early childhood to higher education to job development and training, the Speaker has addressed the entire spectrum of education. "No one stops learning," is a motto he has always used. "Education is the way out of poverty, the road to our collective well-being and a vibrant balanced economy with quality jobs." One has often heard him say that our greatest investment is in our children and their edu-cation. However, he would always qualify that and say, But their education must be balanced with the richness of the culture and traditions that make New Mexico so special. He has always emphasized

Student Entertainment Students from Carios Charter SchoolQootsvenma Denipah-Cook Taka Hoop Dancer; Savannah Bustos As Es Nuevo Mxico and De Colores; Anthony Lucero Jr. Help and Billy Jean (Dance)

Greetings and Welcome Dr. Jorge Garca AMME President

Jess Moncada NMABE President

NMABE/AMME Legacy Award Dr. Paul E. MartnezThe Honorable Ben Lujn Center for the Education and Study Speaker of the New Mexico House of Represenatives of Diverse Populations, NMHU


that, by sustaining our core values, we continue to define who we are, hold fast to our roots, and honor those who have gone before us. As a staunch supporter for education, he 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. Speaker Lujn has always believed that creating experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom was important. He has been an active supporter of the Santa Fe Mountain Center and assisted in establishing the New Mexico Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School, recognized recently as one of the most exemplary leadership programs in the nation by the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also established a leadership program at Highlands University, in partnership with Princeton Univer-sity creating opportunities for undergraduates to become fellows in the Junior Policy Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. Understanding and appreciating that we need to create our own opportunities for education leaders, he supported the development of the Educational Leaders Program. This program provides "the best and brightest" with financial support to secure the necessary credentials to become administrators of schools in our own communities. Speaker Lujn has also been one of the sponsors of the enabling legislation that established the Santa Fe Community College in 1983. He was also one of the co-sponsors that established the founda-tion and framework for Northern New Mexico College. To make college affordable, he amended the Public School Code in 2007 to create the College Affordability Scholarships, which included and ap-plied to tribal colleges. Moving people into the job market was also a major part of his vision. Over the years, he was the prime sponsor of the Job Training Incentive Program, which provides significant incentives to locate businesses in New Mexico while investing in the development of a trained work force. This program is one of the largest annual appropriations in the state budget. In medicine, Speaker Lujn was instrumental in creating the B.A. to M.D. program at the Univer-sity of New Mexico. He also helped to create programs in northern New Mexico schools that taught middle school students about careers in medicine and giving them an early start in academic training. No other individual has had a greater and a more far-reaching impact in the development and estab-lishment of education programs as Speaker Lujn. His openness to people, especially educators, work-ing with their ideas and developing a trust and confidence in them has been an extraordinarily profound partnership. His support to teachers, administrators and support staff -- inclusive of all those engaged in the administration and management of schools and programs -- has been a tremendous benefit for students. All from this passionate, loving and caring person that New Mexico has had in Speaker Ben Lujn.


The First General SessionThursday, april 26, 2012

9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Student EntertainmentStudents from Carios Charter SchoolQootsvenma Denipah-Cook Taka Hoop Dancer; Savannah Bustos As Es Nuevo Mxico and De Colores; Anthony Lucero Jr. Help and Billy Jean (Dance)

Greetings and Welcome Dr. Paul E. Martnez Introduction of AMME/NMABE Executive Boards AMME Vice President

Florence Acque NMABE President-Elect

Introduction of Keynote Speaker Jess MoncadaNMABE President

DR. PEDRO NOGUERA

Pedro Noguera is the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University. He holds tenured faculty appoint-ments in the departments of Teaching and Learning, and

Humanities and Social Sciences at the Steinhardt School of Culture,

Education and Development at NYU. He is also the Executive Di-

rector of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education and the Co-

Director of the Institute for the Study of Globalization and Educa-

tion in Metropolitan Settings (IGEMS). Dr. Noguera is the author

of seven books and over 150 articles and monographs. His most

recent books are Creating the Opportunity to Learn with A. Wade Boykin

(ASCD, 2011) and Invisible No More: Understanding and Responding to

the Disenfranchisement of Latino Males with A. Hurtado and E. Fergus

(Routledge, 2011). Dr. Noguera appears as a regular commentator about educational issues on CNN,

National Public Radio, and other national news outlets. He serves on the boards of numerous na-

tional and local organizations, including the Economic Policy Institute and The Nation magazine. In

2009, he was appointed by the Governor of New York to serve as a Trustee for the State University

of New York (SUNY).


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Thursday Concurrent Sessions One hour

8:15 -9:45 a.m.

Thursday Morning 8:159:45 a.m. Una historia inspiradora sobre un estudiante de educacin especial en un programa bilinge de la Escuela La PromesaSandia I

Esta presentacin ilustra la historia de un estudiante ELL de Educacin Especial quien, luego de cuatro aos de recibir educacin especial, pudo cumplir sus metas de su IEP y as dejar dichos servicios. El espaol es su idioma materno y el estudiante recibe instruccin bilinge en nuestro modelo 50/50 en La Escuela La Promesa. Esta presentacin puede ser un espacio de discusin para los educadores sobre los retos actuales en la educacin especial para estudiantes con diversidad cultural y lingstica.

Language of Presentation: SpanishYuliana Kenfield

La Promesa ElementaryBelen Consolidated Schools

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Honoring Trajectories to Biliteracy: Reevaluating the Criteria for Labeling Emerging Bilingual Students as Low AchievingSandia II

We will demonstrate that interpretations of bilingual students informal reading scores change dramatically when we apply a holistic bilingual assessment lens rather than a monolingual lens. In our analyses of 3rd grade students reading achievement, we examine one set of data using three competing ideologies to interpret them. Our findings highlight that the same set of scores can tell a completely different story depending on the frame of reference.

Language of Presentation: EnglishSusan Hopewell, Dr. Kathy Escamilla

University of Colorado, Boulder

________________________________________Family Stories ProjectSandia III

An overview of our Family Stories Literacy Program will be presented. Our program uses culturally relevant texts and creates opportunities for parents and children to read and write together. Six different family literacy night topics, with mentor texts, will be presented as well as the process for completing a culminating project of students and their parents authoring, illustrating and presenting their own book of Family Stories.

Languages of Presentation: Spanish/EnglishRobin Farup-Romero

Salem Keizer School DistrictSalem, Oregon

Language and Learning: Federal Education Policy in a Post-NCLB EraSierra 1

If you feel confused about the application and relevance of federal education policy to second language learners, dont feel bad. The politicians and bureaucrats who write these policies are also confused; indeed, many seem clueless! This session is designed to cut through the confusion and policy clutter. It will: 1) survey current federal policies, identifying areas of potential promise or peril for second language learners, their families, and the educators who serve them; 2) suggest ways of utiliz-ing current policies to advance educational equity and excellence for second language learners; and 3) project a pathway forward, leading to the formulation of more coherent and effective future federal policies.

Language of Presentation: EnglishJames J. Lyons, Esquire

AMME Legislative & Policy Counsel

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Using Performance Excellence Criteria to Improve Navajo Lan-guage Instruction for Gallup McKinley Public SchoolsSierra II

We will share our success and challenges as we use data-driven planning to strengthen and improve Navajo language instruction at all of our district's schools.

Language of Presentation: English/NavajoLouise Benally

Teri Fraizer, Lucinda Bitsoi, Georgia ManningGallup McKinley Public Schools-Indian Education

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Actividades prcticas para la clase de espaolSierra III

Esta presentacin ofrecer una serie de actividades prcticas que los maestros podrn utilizar desde el primer da de clase. Las actividades estarn enfocadas en las cuatro destrezas comunica-tivas: expresin oral, expresin escrita, comprensin auditiva y comprensin lectora. La presentacin potenciar la participacin de todos los asistentes para que, de esta manera, podamos llevarnos todos un buen nmero de actividades.

Language of Presentation: Spanish Fernando Martn

Education Office of the Embassy of Spain


Thursday Concurrent SessionsOne Hour8:15 - 9:45 a.m. And 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Biliteracy Book Project: Promoting Biliteracy through WritingOcotillo I

Promoting Biliteracy through Writing is a session that presents an innovative way to integrate writing, language, and culture. This approach is designed for teachers who work with students who learn in two languages. Students create books that celebrate the diversity that each of them brings to a learning environment, while combining class-room dialogue, art, technology, and the written word.

Language of Presentation: EnglishLeanne Evans

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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A travs de nuestras palabras: A Creative Writing Contest in Spanish, as a Multi-layered Bilingual Project in the State of Ne-braskaOcotillo II

This presentation will consist of (a) a description of A travs de nuestras palabras, a creative writing contest in Spanish held annually in Nebraska and open to all students in grades 5 through 12 across the state; (b) an account of the writing workshops that promote the initia-tive; and (c) a brief analysis of the results obtained so far.

Language of Presentation: EnglishClaudia Garcia

University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Technological Growth for the Latino/Home Language Spanish CommunityLa Ventana

Technical facility and knowledge are inevitable; those are the keys to empowering our communities and future generations with opportunities to participate fully and to compete realistically in an evolving world market. Virtual schools provide opportunities for growth and expansion of our economic, political and social status in our society. This presentation will demystify online, ore virtual, schooling for our administrators, for our teaching faculty and for our students. It will explore the challenges that Hispanics face when entering the virtual world of education. Using a slide deck/power point to guide the presentation, ideas, and strategies will be presented to show the necessity for virtual education.

Language of Presentation: EnglishMara A. Montalvo

Colorado Technical University

School, Family and Community Partnerships: Tools for Pro-fessional Development and Improving ProgramsPin

This session will highlight multimedia resources that educators can use as they engage in professional learning that provides them with strategies and resources for mak-ing school-family partnerships a priority, recognizing and addressing challenges in partnering with families, sharing decision-making power with families and community members, and working to bridge cultural differences.

Language of Presentation: EnglishCyndee Gustke

Dr. Rodolfo ChvezCenter for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations

Using Musical Theatre to Teach Literature in the Bilingual ClassroomSierra I

This presentation will feature the collaborative efforts of regular Spanish Immersion classroom teachers and the music specialist. Presenters will focus on how collabora-tion among staff develops a Spanish language literature unit that utilizes theatre, music and dance. This session will highlight the performance of Seor Don Gato as a piece of literature as well as a musical theatre production.

Language of Presentation: English Billie Mathews

Deborah Valencia, Tony RubnDual Language Program, Don Cecilio Martnez Elementary

West Las Vegas Public Schools

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Strategic Actions in Education in New Mexico on Behalf of its Majority Minority PopulationSierra II

The New Mexico Public Education Department devel-oped reform initiatives that did not include input from professional experts in the education of English language learners. The NMPED disbanded its State Bilingual Advisory Committee in August. It disregarded require-ments in statutes pertaining to the education of Native American and Hispanic children, and did not respond to offers for help regarding ELLs as it prepared its waiver request to U. S. Deptarment of Education. These ac-tions brought about the formation of a coalition that requested assistance from the NM Legislative Education

Thursday Afternoon 1:30 -2:30 p.m.


Thursday Concurrent Sessionsone hour

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Committee. This presentation will provide the story of these events and final actions to date.

Language of Presentation: EnglishDr. Chris Sims,

Native American Language Policy Research and Teacher Training Center, UNM

David Briseo and Mary Jean H. Lopez, NMABEDavid Rogers, DLeNM

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The Future Bilingual Teachers Academy: Recruiting the Next Generation of Bilingual EducatorsSierra III

Attendees will be impressed to learn about the innovative project, The Future Bilingual Teachers Academy. This project represents the collaboration between the Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas, the Uni-versity of North Texas (UNT), and the Sid Richardson Foundation to inspire Hispanic high school students to consider Bilingual Education as a career. High school students experience college life at UNT, visit teacher education classes, visit the child development center, and learn about the benefits and merits of the Bilingual Education profession. Attendees will receive a handout and watch a video to see students in action.

Language of Presentation: EnglishDr. Rossana Ramrez BoydUniversity of North Texas

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Acquiring Academic Language through Literacy CirclesSandia I

This presentation explores the importance of Academic English language acquisition and its implementation via Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and the use of student-managed literacy circles. Literacy circles allow students to be more active participants in the classroom, promote independence and the verbalization of academic language, and ultimately instill confidence.

Language of Presentation: EnglishJustine Triplehorne

Yvette IthurriaCubero Elementary School, Grants Public Schools

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Hmong Heritage Language Learning: Shifting One's Perspec-tiveSandia II

This presentation shares findings from a phenomenologi-

cal dissertation study seeking to understand the experi-ence of learning Hmong as a heritage speaker. What is the essence of that experience and what does it mean for its speaker? We will look at one of the many themes found in the experiences of Hmong heritage language learning -- a paradigmatic shift in their identities as situ-ated within their experiences in America, couched within the historical narratives of their people.

Language of Presentation: EnglishMay Vang

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Balancing Language and LiteracySandia III

This presentation will address research-based support that enhances academic services for English Language Learners, including instruction and assessment. Hybrid instruction, using technology and teacher directed-lessons, has proven to help students develop better reading abilities and transfer skills across languages. Students with different levels of language proficiency who are developing literacy skills respond successfully to formative assessments. Effective use of assessment results will be demonstrated through the application of individualized data-driven instruction. Student data and progress-monitoring strategies will be reviewed in order to promote high quality RTI and differentiated instruc-tion that promises to meet ELLs' educational needs.

Language of Presentation: EnglishMarsha Sonnenberg

Retired Assistant Secretary Superintendent and LiteracyViviana Hall, MTS

Bilingual/ESL Assessment Specialist

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Family Leadership: Success Begins at HomeOcotillo II

Born and raised in New Mexico, Laura Woods is a mem-ber of the Yurok Tribe of Northern California. The Family Leadership Institute (FLI) is a multicultural ten-module program designed to strengthen and empower families, with an emphasis on education, achievement and leadership. As a survivor of a traumatic event, (in 1998, her youngest son Jason was shot to death at age 16) Laura knows first-hand the importance of building a strong family foundation. Lauras lively, touching and humorous presentation style imparts her legacy of love,


Thursday concurrent Sessionsone hour2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

hope and inspiration to families everywhere.

Language of Presentation: EnglishLaura Woods

Family Leadership Institute

Thursday Afternoon 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Construyendo Nuestra Identidad BilingeSierra I

Para muchos maestros bilinges, el desarrollo del bilingismo es una lucha de vida, para contrarrestar represin lingstica y polticas monolinges en las escuelas, la sociedad, y hasta en la familia misma. As que el bilingismo pleno es una construccin consci-ente, laborosa, y una accin de resistencia. Esta sesin analizar los factores que construyen el bilingismo en las vidas de maestros bilinges indgenas de Oaxaca, Mxico, comparando sus luchas y resistencias con las de las/los maestros participantes en la sesin.

Language of Presentation: SpanishDr. Lois M. Meyer

University of New Mexico

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Biliteracy: Connecting the Environment of Spanish and Eng-lish - Lessons Learned in a First Grade Literacy Squared ClassroomSierra II

In this presentation, we will share a week-long instruc-tional plan from a Literacy Squared First-Grade class-room. The planning of a team of teachers to develop instruction that builds upon both Spanish and English instruction will be highlighted. Strategies from the les-sons will be shared.

Languages of Presentation: Spanish/EnglishRobin Farup-Romero

Salem Keizer School District Salem, Oregon

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Essentials for Dual Language Program Development and Im-plementationSierra III

Dual Language Education is defined by its program goals and non-negotiable components. This presentation will provide structures for identifying and understanding the goals and components for new and established pro-grams. David will share the process the DLeNM staff

recommends for reviewing school community needs to effectively plan for primary and secondary dual language program implementation.

Language of Presentation: EnglishDavid Rogers

Dual Language Education of New Mexico

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Banned in Arizona: A Chronology of the Banning of Ethnic Studies, Books and Curriculum in the State of Arizona Sandia I

This presentation will provide a brief history of the struggle in Arizona with regard to SB 2281. SB 2281 was a state initiative that eliminated Mexican-American studies programs in the state. The Tucson Unified School District refused to follow this mandate, and then abruptly voted in January, 2012 to not only eliminate Mexican-American studies from the curriculum, but to ban books related to Mexican-American history from schools in Tucson. The presentation will first discuss the chronol-ogy of events that has created the current situation and will then discuss the ways in which the community is fighting back, including in the courts and in the schools.

Language of Presentation: EnglishAugustine Romero

Sean Arce, Alejandro Escamilla, Sally Rusk, Curtis AcostaTucson Unified School District

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Thursday concurrent Sessionsone hour

2:45 - 3:45 and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Why America Wont Be a Multilingual NationSierra II

Theres a lot of energy expended in the Bilingual Educa-tion community in talking about a multilingual American Nirvana that is not going to come about, as a consequence of a number of factors. This presentation will look at some of these factors and discuss advocacy action in light of those realities.

Language of Presentation: EnglishRocky Hill

BUENO Center/University of Colorado

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Building a Circle of Support for High School English Language Learners: How a Team of New Mexico High School Teachers Worked Together to Make a DifferenceSierra III

High School ESL Coordinators from Rio Rancho Public Schools will share how they were able to develop a com-prehensive ESL program that provides support to ELLs, FEPs, and teachers in core content classrooms. Gain an understanding of how positive program changes resulted from the work of committed high school teachers with a vision of success for English language learners.

Language of Presentation: EnglishTamara Chvez

Victoria Tafoya, Richard VonAcken, Cynthia ParraTim Flores, Aaron TaylorRio Rancho High School

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Indigenous Languages in Oregon: PreK-12/Plus IssuesSandia I

Oregon has a large indigenous community from the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacn, and from other states in Mexico that have a great diversity of lan-guages. Share your own experiences and gain a better understanding and value of migrant farm workers and the importance of empowering migrant students and their families to enhance student achievement.

Languages of Presentation: English/Spanish

Antonio Ramo de JessOregon Migrant Education Service Center

Prueba de Espaol para la Certificacin BilingeSandia II

Esta presentacin repasar los componentes del examen estatal de NM requeridos para obtener la certificacin bilinge. La presentacin incluir ejemplos y se har hincapi en la necesidad de haber estudiado el espaol al nivel intermedio/avanzado en clases universitarias. Tambin se describir el Programa de Inmersin que se ofrece New Mexico Highlands University para repasar para el examen.

Language of Presentation: SpanishDr. Loretta Salazar

New Mexico Highlands University

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Using Picture Books to Maximize Communicative Competence Rather than Just ReadingOcotillo II

As every teacher knows, learning flows when there is a synchronicity of teaching strategies, materials, and students. Come and experience ideal picture books in Spanish and English to teach beginners. The examples are compatible with these types of teaching strategies: Total Physical Response, Language Experience Ap-proach, Vocabulary Learning, and Text Graphing.

Language of Presentation: EnglishAna Lado

Marymount University

Kenosha Dual Language ProgramSierra I

This presentation will highlight the Kenosha Unified School District's Dual Language Program and its his-tory throughout its 15 years of existence. We will share changes, recommendations, updates and evaluations of the program at the Edward Bain School of Language and Art, conducted by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL). The session will cover classroom teaching, and explore many types of response journals that students can use in the K-8 setting. Types of journals and prompts will be shared as well as various rubrics for assessment

Language of Presentation: English and Spanish

Mara D. Godina Arlette Leyva

Kenosha Unified School District

Thursday Afternoon 4:005:00 p.m.


Thursday concurrent sessionsone and two hours4:00 - 5:00 / 1:00 - 3:00 / 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Why Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Works: Notes from the-Field.Sandia III

The presenters will first introduce aspects of culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP). This will be followed by student presentations and student interview and conver-sational data. In addition, we will discuss our continuing CRP processes as teachers and learners. To conclude, we will invite the audience to discuss how CRP might benefit their P-20 students as well as their own praxis.

Language of Presentation: EnglishDr. Alexandra Neves

Dr. Margarita Wulftange, Flor Luna, Macrina SnchezMara Snchez, Lucinda Escobar

Western New Mexico University

Harmony - NM History, Art and Language Sandia II

Presentation of a multidisciplinary content unit that deals in harmony with New Mexico History, the Arts, and Language Enlightenment with the beauty of the Land of Enchantment, history, statehood, Guadalupe of Hi-dalgo Treaty, Constitution of 1912, last names, santeros, retablos, artists, and morphology.

Languages of Presentation: English/SpanishLorena Herrera

Amanda Saiz, Tomasita Oshilo, Lucy RomeroSchool of Dreams Academy

State Charter School, Los Lunas _____________________________________________________

Estrellita: Building a Reading Foundation in Spanish for ELL StudentsOcotillo II

Estrellita is a supplementary, accelerated, beginning Spanish reading program for kindergarten and first grade ELL students that provides multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency. It meets the needs of all children and layers of differentiated instruc-tion are built in. It is based on scientific principles of learning and reading.

Language of Presentation: EnglishAnna Torres

Estrellita

Planning Writing InstructionOcotillo I

Teachers need to develop their own English writing and grammar lessons for ELLs based on students needs. We will examine students writing in English and look for specific areas to plan lessons. We will discuss WIDA AC-CESS levels, Common Core Standards and how specific planning may lead to improving speaking and writing and help meet Title III AMOs.

Language of Presentation: English

Dr. Ernestina P. Hernndez-ZucelAPS/NM Highlands University, Ro Rancho

FEATURED PRESENTATION1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Keys to Effective Dual Language Programs from the Latest Thomas & Collier Dual Language Research La Ventana

In addition to our latest longitudinal research find-ings on urban, suburban, and rural public schools in North Carolina implementing two-way dual lan-guage programs, PreK-8, we will summarize some of the key decisions school leaders make that can influence the success of the program.

Language of Presentation: EnglishDr. Wayne Thomas

Dr. Virginia CollierProfessor Emerita, George Mason University

Professors Wayne Thomas and Virginia Collier are internationally known for their research on long-term school effectiveness for l inguistically and culturally diverse students. Dr. Thomas is a professor emeri-tus of Evaluation and Research Methodology and Dr. Collier is a professor emerita of Bilingual/Multicultural/ESL Education at George Mason University.




Thursday concurrent sessionstwo hours

1:00 - 3:00 and 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

FEATURED PRESENTATION3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Moving the Discourse from Language of Instruction to Quality of Instruction: Case Studies from the Denver Public SchoolsLa Ventana

Current research in the field of Bilingual Education leads educators to move the focus of program development away from language of instruction toward the quality of instruction. This presentation will present several case studies of successful schools in Denver who are making progress in moving children to biliteracy by insuring quality of instruction.

Languages of Presentation: Spanish/English Dr. Kathy Escamilla

University of Colorado, Boulder

Kathy Escamilla is a Professor of Education in the Division of Social, Bilingual and Mul-ticultural Foundations. Dr. Escamilla's research centers on educational issues related to Spanish-speaking language minority students in U.S. schools. She is specifically interested in issues related to the development of bilingualism and biliteracy in early elementary grades for this Spanish-speaking population. Her recent research has also examined assessment practices and the impact of high-stakes testing on these children.

Descubre en Espaol: Elementary Children Travel and Learn through Print and Technology ResourcesOcotillo I

Descubre en espaol, a brand-new, K-5 FLES program, enables children to experience an exciting journey through 20 countries while acquiring language through contextualized cultural content, using traditional print and state-of-the-art technology.

This program will benefit K-5 teachers and prncipals especially in Spanish language programs (immersion/dual language, etc) by helping participants understand resources that promote and differentiate Spanish language instruc-tion and literacy for elementary school learners, as well those who participate in special programs. It will introduce participants to a variety of resources that have been integrated into the featured program, including print, visuals, games, online e-books, digital books, leveled readers and other tools and resources that enhance and motivate 21st-century L2 learners.

Language of Presentation: English Mara Elena MesinaSantillana USA

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Embassy Suites HotelAlbuquerque, NM

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The Presidents' Receptionla Ventana7:30 - 9:30 pm

Mariachi Buenaventura

Now that your head is filled with new ideas, strategies, research and issues affecting our children in Bilingual Education programs in New Mexico, come join Jorge Garca, AMME President, Jess Moncada, NMABE President, Board members, colleagues and friends at NMABE's annual Presidents' reception. Decompress! Socialize with friends! Make new friends! Share ideas! Sample the fine spread prepared for you by the Embassy Suites Hotel. And, relax. Enjoy the music of:

Mariachi Buenaventura is based in Santa Fe, NM and has been together for about six years. The group started with six girls and now has ten members -- all of which are women! Along with being Santa Fe's ONLY all-female mariachi, the group has many more accomplishments. They participated in the 2006 New Mexico

Hispano Music Awards, where they were nominated for Mariachi song of the year "Alegre y Enamorada" which is on their newest CD, Tonta Loca, which was recorded in Las Vegas, NV. Mariachi Buenaventura went to Europe in July 2008. They were invited to back up a choir from Cuahtemoc, Mexico at the World Choir Games held in Graz, Austria. QUE VIVAN LAS MUJERES!!!!!!!!!!!


The Second General SessionFriday, April 27, 2012

Sandia IV - VIII, 9:45 - 12:00 noon

Student EntertainmentButterfly Dancers Jicarilla Apache Historic Preservation Office

Welcome Elena IzquiredoSecretary, AMME

Maureen Olson NMABE Jicarilla Apache Representative

Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. Chris Sims American Indian Language Policy Research and Teacher Training Center UNM, Albuquerque

Marcela Daz is the Executive Director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a statewide immigrants' rights organization in New Mexico. Ms. Daz is a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in Stockton, California. She received her BA at Columbia University in 1997 and has been at Somos for fourteen years. During her tenure as Executive Director, Somos has successfully campaigned for several local and statewide pro-immigrant policies and has received numerous awards for its community work. Ms. Daz currently serves as an appointed member of the City of Santa Fe Committee on Immigrant Affairs.

Somos Un Pueblo Unido was founded in 1995 to protect and expand immigrants rights in New Mex-ico. With a membership base of over 1,800 people, Somos is unique to the state--the only community-based and immigrant-led organization actively committed to preparing immigrant leaders to promote worker and racial justice. A grass-roots organization, Somos has successfully carried out campaigns that have impacted the lives of the immigrant community. Since that time, these campaigns have had significant impact on the lives of the people in the community. Anti-discrimination Resolution: 1999 Santa Fe, 2000 Albuquerque, 2004 Durango, Co. No Immigrant Prison!: To stop a for-profit segregated prison in Santa Fe Drivers license for undocumented immigrant workers, imcreasing public saftey in N In-state tuition and state financial aid regardless of immigration status Greenlight New Mexicos Future campaign allowing students to access in-state tuition and state

financial aid regardless of immigration status. Bias-based Policing Ban: To ban racial profiling by law enforcement

MARCELA DAZ


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