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3605026289142PED Updates:The Road Less TraveledMarch 17–May 7, 202000PED Updates:The Road Less TraveledMarch 17–May 7, 2020338074028194000PED COMMUNICATIONS TEAMTable of Contents TOC \o "1-4" \h \z \u Thursday, 5/7/2020 Update PAGEREF _Toc39828674 \h 5Engage NM PAGEREF _Toc39828675 \h 5Televised Program: Graduate Together PAGEREF _Toc39828676 \h 5Online Advanced Placement Grant program PAGEREF _Toc39828677 \h 5Tuesday 5/5/20 Update PAGEREF _Toc39828678 \h 6Teacher Appreciation Week PAGEREF _Toc39828679 \h 6FY21 Pre-K PAGEREF _Toc39828680 \h 7MLSS Training PAGEREF _Toc39828681 \h 8Evening Update 4/30/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828682 \h 9Continuous Learning Resources PAGEREF _Toc39828683 \h 9Kindergarten Round-Up PAGEREF _Toc39828684 \h 10Teacher Appreciation Week PAGEREF _Toc39828685 \h 12Evening Update 4/27/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828686 \h 12Military Academy Info Sessions PAGEREF _Toc39828687 \h 13ECHO for Education PAGEREF _Toc39828688 \h 13Unemployment Insurance Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828689 \h 14Evening Update 4/24/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828690 \h 15Health Insurance Availability PAGEREF _Toc39828691 \h 15FAFSA Fridays PAGEREF _Toc39828692 \h 15Visit Explora! PAGEREF _Toc39828693 \h 17Evening Update 4/23/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828694 \h 17ENGAGE NM PAGEREF _Toc39828695 \h 18Student Diabetes Management Act PAGEREF _Toc39828696 \h 19College & Career PAGEREF _Toc39828697 \h 20Conclusion-Los Alamos’ District Plan PAGEREF _Toc39828698 \h 20Look How Seniors are Celebrating PAGEREF _Toc39828699 \h 20Evening Update 4/22/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828700 \h 20Teacher Dialogues PAGEREF _Toc39828701 \h 21Waiver Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828702 \h 21STEM Signing Day PAGEREF _Toc39828703 \h 21Behavioral Health Resources PAGEREF _Toc39828704 \h 22Evening Update 4/21/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828705 \h 23Equity through the Arts for All Students PAGEREF _Toc39828706 \h 24College and Career Signing Day PAGEREF _Toc39828707 \h 24Teacher Evaluations PAGEREF _Toc39828708 \h 25Conclusion – Livestream Book-Reading with LaVar PAGEREF _Toc39828709 \h 25Evening Update 4/20/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828710 \h 26Waivers PAGEREF _Toc39828711 \h 27Licensure Bureau Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828712 \h 27Advanced Placement Exam Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828713 \h 28ACT Flexible Testing Options PAGEREF _Toc39828714 \h 28Self-Care for Educators PAGEREF _Toc39828715 \h 28Evening Update 4/17/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828716 \h 29Teacher Dialogues PAGEREF _Toc39828717 \h 29Perkins Funding PAGEREF _Toc39828718 \h 29Conclusion—Bernalillo Elementary Video PAGEREF _Toc39828719 \h 30Evening Update 4/16/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828720 \h 30Meeting with Secretary Stewart, Superintendents, & Charter Leaders PAGEREF _Toc39828721 \h 31Program Funding Opportunity Deadlines PAGEREF _Toc39828722 \h 31Waiver Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828723 \h 31High-Quality Instructional Materials Support Response to Covid-19 School Closures PAGEREF _Toc39828724 \h 31Evening Update 4/15/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828725 \h 32PPE Donations PAGEREF _Toc39828726 \h 32Teacher Dialogues PAGEREF _Toc39828727 \h 32Conclusion Video PAGEREF _Toc39828728 \h 33Evening Update 4/14/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828729 \h 33Cross-Training Template PAGEREF _Toc39828730 \h 33NM DASH—Ed Plans and Budget Submission Process PAGEREF _Toc39828731 \h 33Census 2020 Updates—A Video Prize Competition PAGEREF _Toc39828732 \h 33Conclusion/Video from Hobbs PAGEREF _Toc39828733 \h 34Evening Update 4/13/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828734 \h 34Stress Management for Educators PAGEREF _Toc39828735 \h 34 Educators' Guide for Managing Stress and Emotional Health PAGEREF _Toc39828736 \h 35Evening Update 4/10/20-Spring Budget Workshop PAGEREF _Toc39828737 \h 35NM District Dash—Access and Trainings PAGEREF _Toc39828738 \h 35Evening Update 4/9/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828739 \h 36Your online licensure application is here PAGEREF _Toc39828740 \h 36USDE Waivers PAGEREF _Toc39828741 \h 37Conclusion—Hot Spots in ABQ PAGEREF _Toc39828742 \h 37Morning Update 4/8/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828743 \h 37Evening Update 4/7/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828744 \h 37Q&As—Staff & Contractors PAGEREF _Toc39828745 \h 38Advanced Placement Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828746 \h 38Conclusion—Look for your Regular Teacher Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828747 \h 38Mandi Torrez’ Message PAGEREF _Toc39828748 \h 38Evening Update 4/6/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828749 \h 38Continuous Learning Plan Addition PAGEREF _Toc39828750 \h 38Feeding Plans PAGEREF _Toc39828751 \h 39Community Schools, Extended Learning, and 21st Century Sites PAGEREF _Toc39828752 \h 39ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Application for Titles I, II and III PAGEREF _Toc39828753 \h 39Conclusion—Kudos to the APS Team PAGEREF _Toc39828754 \h 40Evening Update 4/5/20 PAGEREF _Toc39828755 \h 40APS At Home PAGEREF _Toc39828756 \h 402020 AP Exam Updates PAGEREF _Toc39828757 \h 40Small Business Assistance PAGEREF _Toc39828758 \h 41Evening Update 4/1/20: PAGEREF _Toc39828759 \h 41Work and Work Payment FAQs PAGEREF _Toc39828760 \h 42Continuous Learning Plan—4 New Documents PAGEREF _Toc39828761 \h 42Online Licensure PAGEREF _Toc39828762 \h 42Morning Update 4/1/2020 PAGEREF _Toc39828763 \h 42Driver's Education PAGEREF _Toc39828764 \h 42Update 3/31/2020 PAGEREF _Toc39828765 \h 43Licensure and Educator Quality Zoom meeting PAGEREF _Toc39828766 \h 43March 27 Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828767 \h 44Secretaries Stewart + Blalock: Good Morning School Leaders PAGEREF _Toc39828768 \h 45March 26 Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828769 \h 453/25 p.m. Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828770 \h 46Enriquecimiento Académico Para Familias PAGEREF _Toc39828771 \h 46NMDWS Advises Employers on Families First Coronavirus Response Act Guidance PAGEREF _Toc39828772 \h 46Titles I, II, and III PAGEREF _Toc39828773 \h 47Census 2020 PAGEREF _Toc39828774 \h 483/24 p.m. Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828775 \h 483/24 a.m. Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828776 \h 50Stay At Home FAQs PAGEREF _Toc39828777 \h 50New public health emergency order PAGEREF _Toc39828778 \h 50(March 20 Communication) PAGEREF _Toc39828779 \h 51K-5 Plus Program PAGEREF _Toc39828780 \h 51Assessment—USDE waiver PAGEREF _Toc39828781 \h 52Important AP Links PAGEREF _Toc39828782 \h 52Update on Perkins Spend Down PAGEREF _Toc39828783 \h 52Childcare PAGEREF _Toc39828784 \h 53March 19, 2020 Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828785 \h 53AP Testing Update PAGEREF _Toc39828786 \h 54Community School Deadline Extensions PAGEREF _Toc39828787 \h 55Family Engagement PAGEREF _Toc39828788 \h 55March 18, 2020 Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828789 \h 55March 17, 2020 Communication PAGEREF _Toc39828790 \h 56Unemployment eligibility PAGEREF _Toc39828791 \h 56PED Licensure Department Update PAGEREF _Toc39828792 \h 57Licensure Renewal: PAGEREF _Toc39828793 \h 58Dossier/OPAL: PAGEREF _Toc39828794 \h 58Thursday, 5/7/2020 UpdateEngage NMThe ENGAGE NM attendance recovery program has kicked off. Some of our school districts have requested a flyer or talking points to share with their community, so families know what to expect. The ENGAGE NM team has put this flyer together as a resource. Please share wherever it makes sense.ENGAGE NM Flyer (English) ENGAGE NM Flyer (Spanish)Televised Program: Graduate TogetherThe Class of 2020 is redefining high school graduation with a first-of-its-kind national ceremony. Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 will air simultaneously across ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as a broad alliance of social media and streaming platforms. The one-hour primetime special airs on Saturday, May 16, and will honor the more than 3 million high school seniors across the country.Artists, athletes, musicians, commencement speakers, influencers, and cultural icons will show their support with performances and messages featuring students, teachers, and their families from coast to coast.There are many ways for New Mexicans to participate! The program is asking for students, teachers and families to share their stories, school spirit and graduation content. Check it out!? The content you submit may be included in the TV program, on social media, or in PEOPLE Magazine.Online Advanced Placement Grant programPreviously, we announced that National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is offering a grant for New Mexico students and NMSI will pay for 100 students to take online AP courses in math, science, and computer science topics in 2020-2021 (and they provide laptops to the students!). They will host an informational webinar every Wednesday this month called Blended College Readiness Program Informational Sessions. While the information will be generic to the overall grant, they will also include specific details about the partnership with New Mexico. We want to make sure that any interested New Mexico school leaders, parents and students have an opportunity to attend. Full details for logging into the webinars are being sent to your counselors and AP coordinators. For more information, contact Alexandra.Lutz@state.nm.us.Tuesday 5/5/20 UpdateTeacher Appreciation WeekPED is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. Visit us on Facebook or Twitter to see messages of support from PED leaders, posts from New Mexico's Teacher of the Year, our "25 Ways to Thank a Teacher" content, and more. We encourage you to post your own content with #NMLovesTeachers.Graduation GuidanceWith graduation season upon us, we recognize the difficult task you are faced with as you balance celebrating the monumental accomplishments of your seniors with health and safety concerns. Today, PED has published a new memo to offer the guidance as you plan for graduation ceremonies under these unique circumstances brought about by the current public health crisis.2020 High School Graduation GuidancePandemic Electronic Benefit TransferA joint effort between PED, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the Governor's Office was announced today to extend nutrition benefits during the COVID-19 crisis with the Pandemic EBT. We appreciate your help getting the word out. The PED team will be sharing this information and coordinating directly with Food Service Directors. If you have additional questions, please email Felix Griego.Here's what you need to know about the program:Families currently on SNAP benefits will see additional funds on their current EBT account by the end of the month.Families students that were receiving free and reduced lunch or attend a Community Eligibility School (CEP) or Provision 2 school where all students eat free, will receive a P-EBT benefit card in the mail. These should be out by early June.Families who have had a change in economic circumstance due to the COVID-19 crisis can fill out a new household application via their local school district food service office.Districts and school sites still need to serve meals until the end of their school year. All students and children can currently still pick up breakfast and lunch meals offered.FY21 Pre-KThe FY21 PreK RFA for new and expanded programs has been amended to allow us to provide answers to the questions that have been submitted thus far to Michelle Montoya, Contract Administrator.? These documents are posted in English and Spanish on the PED Early Childhood webpage: . A final Q&A document will be posted on May 7, 2020. Applications are due at 3:00 on May 15, 2020.Perkins Waiver UpdateRecently, PED submitted additional waiver applications to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to waive certain fiscal and programmatic requirements pursuant to section 3511 of Division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The waiver would extend the period of availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 funds for Perkins programs until September 30, 2021.You may view the waiver on the PED website.?Anyone who wishes to submit a public comment can email it to: Covid.Edwaiver@state.nm.us.?Literacy Sub-grantees Over the next two weeks, Marit Andrews, Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Manager will be scheduling meetings with your designated CLSD Coordinator (if they haven’t met with her already). If you would like to participate in the calls, please contact Marit Andrews: Marit.Andrews@state.nm.us or contact your CLSD Grant Coordinator.Also over the next two weeks, Kim King, Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant Manager will be scheduling meetings with your designated SRCL Coordinator.? If you would like to participate in the calls, please contact Kim King: kim.king@state.nm.us or contact your SRCL Grant Coordinator.Dual Credit Instructional Materials The Request for Information (RfI) for 2020-21 Dual Credit Instructional Materials funding is now posted and can be accessed here. Funds are available for districts and state charters. Local charter high schools are not eligible for direct funding and must receive funds through their district. Please complete and submit the RfI no later than 5:00 P.M. June 12, 2020.?If you have any questions, please contact Jaime.Cherry@state.nm.us or call 505 827-6798.?MLSS Training Unfortunately, today's scheduled MLSS training needed to be cancelled on short notice. If you were scheduled to attend today, Ken Stowe or Gabe Baca will be reaching out to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding.Evening Update 4/30/20Good Evening School Leaders:This will be the final daily evening communication as we move towards the new communications schedule outlined by Deputy Secretary Tim Hand on the Superintendents' Call today. Moving forward:1. PED Update communications will be sent out twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursday at noon2. There will be one general update email to all school leaders on this list that will follow the format you have been receiving3. There will also be an additional update on Tuesday & Thursdays, as needed, specifically for Superintendents and Charter School Executive Directors with calls to actionYou may expect the first of these new updates on Tuesday, May 5th.Continuous Learning ResourcesThis is a curated set of resources put together by CCSSO to support remote learning activities and the use of high-quality instructional materials during this time of unprecedented disruption to students’ normal educational experiences and routines. Resources include recommendations for high-quality instructional materials, sample schedules for ‘learning at home,’ supports for teachers, and resources targeted for students learning English and students with disabilities.MLSS OverviewPlease join the PED for a brief walk-through on how to complete the Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) narrative questions for the Intervention Programs section of the District DASH.?Please see this spreadsheet for the time and date of the training?for your district/charter.?If you have any questions, or are unable to attend your scheduled session, please reach out to Ken Stowe atkenneth.stowe@state.nm.us or 505-827-1592.Kindergarten Round-UpFor the Kindergarten Round-Up, PED advises districts and charters to use online kindergarten registration, advertising the website on school marquees, utilizing calling trees, and email communication systems that they might use when school is closed for inclement weather. PED also recommends outreach through healthcare via primary care physicians or local clinics to advertise registration as well as partner childcare organizations in the area.?Documents such as birth certificates and immunization records can be brought in when office hours resume following the COVID-19 emergency. In the case of children who have attended NM PreK, special education or Title 1 preschool programs, the district and charter should contact these parents via phone and do any updating of pertinent information.?With the use of the Kindergarten Observation Tool (KOT), many districts no longer leverage teacher-made assessments prior to kindergarten, assessing one-on-one to see if the child knows colors, numbers, letters, coin names, etc. In the event that this still occurs, it can be done in the week prior to school starting, with caregivers bringing children to the school individually, or via a home visit when the public health orders are lifted.? PED does recommend home visits at the beginning of the school year, and statute allows for up to 33 instructional hours to be used for home visits or parent-teacher conferences.?For any questions, please contact Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment or Brenda Kofahl.Re-purposing Supplies & EquipmentToday, the Department of Education released additional guidance regarding re-purposing supplies and equipment purchased with Perkins funds. Laptops and health and cooking supplies, are among the materials that can be repurposed to support Covid related activities.?Please note that this guidance allows redirecting resources that were previously purchased, but it does not allow Subgrantees to purchase Covid resources with Perkins funds. Please read the guidance memo here. Self-Care Virtual Retreat"At Home with Uncertainty" is the latest HEART of Teaching daylong retreat for teachers, leaders and caregivers. This virtual retreat is designed to foster self-care and prevent online burnout. This event will take place on Saturday, May 9th from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Scholarships are available from LANL Foundation to cover the cost. Please see full details and registration here.College & Career Signing DayCollege Connect NM's College & Career Signing Day will be live-streamed from the PED Facebook page tomorrow, May 1st, from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Join for a celebration of more that 250 graduating seniors, messages of support from community leaders and informative panels for students and families. No registration required; just visit our Facebook page to join the stream in progress.ConclusionPlease feel free to continue to send videos, Class of 2020 Senior Celebrations, and outstanding work from your communities to me. We will no longer be including them in the updates, but we are always happy to share on the PED social media channels. Today, we are closing out with a video from Clovis Municipal Schools. Remember that National Teacher Appreciation Week is next week. PED will be celebrating on social media all week long. In addition to the video, CMS created this graphic to show how their students and community plan to celebrate teachers.Teacher Appreciation Week33337542420900Evening Update 4/27/20Good Evening School Leaders:Military Academy Info SessionsEach year, the New Mexico congressional delegation hosts regional information sessions for interested middle and high school students, teachers and staff, and the community to learn about the military service academies, the nominations process, and visit with academy representatives. This year they will be held May 4th - 7th via Zoom.Please register in advance?at?bit.ly/NMSAinfo (this is case-sensitive) or email Region3@USAFA.edu for assistance. For more information, visit Senator Udall’s website at tomudall.help/academy-nominations.Each evening will run from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and begin with an overview of the nominations process before turning it over to each Academy.?Monday, May 4U.S. Air Force Academy (Air and Space Force) Presentation and Q&A?Tuesday, May 5U.S. Military Academy (Army) Presentation and Q&A?Wednesday, May 6U.S. Naval Academy (Navy & Marine Corps) Presentation and Q&A?Thursday, May 7U.S. Merchant Marine Academy & U.S. Coast Guard Academy Presentations and Q&AECHO for EducationECHO For Education is hosting some upcoming webinars around updates and resources for virtual classrooms and distance learning. The webinar this Wednesday will feature Deputy Secretary Perea Warniment and Deputy Secretary Sandoval from PED. You are also invited to join the Tuesday meeting, which will be an Introduction to National Boards for Teachers and Principals of Practice.?Wednesday, April 29th? 9:00-10:00 AM - Social Emotional Learning Supports and Guidance Click Here to registerSpecial PED Panelists include Deputy Secretary Perea-Warnimentand Deputy Secretary Sandoval.Tuesday, April 28th 3:30-4:45 PM National Boards for Teachers and Principles of Practice for Virtual Learning Click Here to registerNM ECHO for Education Digital Resource LibraryPrevious program videos, resources and tools shared during program sessions found here?Unemployment Insurance UpdatesWe are helping our colleagues at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions get the word out that the application for unemployment insurance benefits for self-employed, independent contractors, and gig economy workers launched yesterday. Workers who became unemployed, had hours reduced, or had an inability to work as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for this unemployment assistance. Individuals will first need to file a regular Unemployment Insurance claim online at jobs.state.nm.us. Those who have already filed a claim for regular benefits do not need to file a new claim. Additional information can be found at dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info.ConclusionHave a wonderful week!Evening Update 4/24/20Good Evening School Leaders:We have a brief update tonight after sending a lot of information your way yesterday.Health Insurance AvailabilityOur colleagues at the Human Services Department have asked us to help distribute information about health insurance availability. It is critical that New Mexicans, especially those losing employment or seeing a reduction in work hours that disqualifies them for employer coverage, understand that there are health coverage options available to protect their family’s health during these difficult times. I am including the English- and Spanish-language flyers below. If you visit this folder, you'll also find the flyer translated into Mandarin and Vietnamese.Remember, during the pandemic, everyone qualifies for health coverage.NM Health Coverage Options (English)NM Health Coverage Options (Espa?ol)FAFSA Fridays As of April 10th, only 40% of graduating high school seniors in New Mexico have completed the FAFSA form for financial aid for college. At this time last year, 9,430 seniors had completed the form; this year that number is 8,753. PED is working on some resources to help students, families and counselors work towards completing this form while we are all practicing social-distancing. We have created this infographic about FAFSA help resources that we encourage you to share. If you have ideas about how PED can support FAFSA completions in your community, please send me an email so that we can incorporate your ideas into an upcoming campaign.ConclusionOur 2020 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, Mandi Torrez, recommends this opportunity:Visit Explora!Explora!?has three opportunities for K-12 teachers to participate in a three-part workshop. Learn, explore, and share strategies for creating high-impact virtual learning experiences using Google Meet and other online platforms. Use a variety of teaching approaches to successfully manage and engage your students. Workshop participants will engage in hands-on science activities, gain experience using Google Meet, and practice creating and presenting a virtual STEM activity. Click to?here?to register. Each session is from 3 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.Evening Update 4/23/20Good Evening School Leaders:The NM PED has secured a bulk supply of masks for schools and districts that have requested PPE. If your school or district is listed below, you will receive PPE tomorrow between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm. A staff member will call you first thing tomorrow morning to confirm drop-off time. If you foresee issues receiving PPE and cannot accommodate tomorrow’s scheduled drop-off please let me know no later than 9:00am tomorrow. We understand that this is a quick turnaround and appreciate your attention to this matter.?If your district is not currently on the list, and you would like to be included in upcoming distribution efforts, please complete this quick survey by clicking here.PPE Deliveries for 4/24ALAMOGORDO SCHOOLS ·?????? LAKE ARTHURALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ·?????? LAS CRUCES BELEN·?????? LORDSBURG BLOOMFIELD ·?????? LOS LUNASCANTEEN ·?????? LOVINGTONCAPITAN ·?????? MAGDALENA CARLSBAD·?????? MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOLCARRIZOZO·?????? MELROSECENTRAL ·?????? MESA VISTACHAMA VALLEY ·?????? MORACIMARRON·?????? MORIARTY-EDGEWDOOD CLAYTON·?????? MOUNTAINAIRCLOUDCROFT·?????? NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAFCLOVIS ·?????? PECOSCOBRE·?????? POJOAQUE CORONA ·?????? QUESTACUBA ·?????? REHOBETH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLDEMING·?????? RESERVEDES MOINES·?????? RIO RANCHODEXTER·?????? RUIDOSO DORA·?????? SAN FELIPE PUEBLO ELEMENTARY DULCE ·?????? SANTA FEESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ·?????? SANTA ROSA ESTANCIA·?????? SCHOOL OF DREAMS EUNICE·?????? SILVER CITYFARMINGTON·?????? T or C FORT SUMNER ·?????? TAOS GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ·?????? TEXICOGALLUP/MCKINLEY SCHOOLS ·?????? TOHAALI COMMUNITY SCHOOLSGRADY·?????? TSE II AHI COMMUNITY SCHOOLGUADALUPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL ·?????? TULAROSA HATCH ·?????? TURQ.TRAILHOBBS·?????? WEST LAS VEGAS SCHOOLSHONDO VALLEY·?????? WINGATE HIGH SCHOOLJAL?JEMEZ MOUNTAIN?JEMEZ VALLEY ?LA PROMSEA ?LAGUNA ??ENGAGE NMEarlier today, Deputy Secretary Sandoval sent a memo to Superintendents and Charter School Directors about a new initiative, called ENGAGE NM, aimed at helping re-engage middle and high school students who have struggled to adapt to our new remote learning environmentsAt no cost to the local school district or charter school, PED is offering you an opportunity to opt-in to one-on-one support for students who have failed to engage or log on to their new learning environment outlined in your continuous learning plan. The goal of ENGAGE New Mexico is to reach students early, identify why they have not engaged in school, provide them the support they need and have the student reengage in continuous learning at their local school. This support will be offered through the end of the school year.We urge you to opt in as soon as possible, and no later than tomorrow, using the contact information in the memo. A representative from ENGAGE NM will contact you today or tomorrow. Thank you for all that you are doing to support our students at this time.Student Diabetes Management ActBelow you will find a memorandum detailing the reporting requirements as outlined in New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) 6.12.11, Student Diabetes Management. Per NMAC 6.12.11, each governing body shall ensure a minimum of two school employees, at each school attended by a student with diabetes, receive the training outlined in this rule and be designated as diabetes care personnel. This report is intended to gather information regarding the training of diabetes care personnel in your district or charter school as well as the total number of students with diabetes.?Please designate an individual to compile and submit this information using the Diabetes Management Reporting Form by Friday, June 5, 2020. Please submit only one report per district or charter school.?The individual completing this report will need to select “Windows Authentication” from the drop down menu and input the credentials below:?Username: Guest.ReportDiabetesPassword: D!@bete$@000?Questions may be directed to Ashley Garcia, Medicaid/Health Services Coordinator, at ashley.garcia@state.nm.us.Diabetes Management Act Reporting MemoCollege & CareerCollege Board is offering Career Finder? to students free, through July 31. It is an online tool that helps students make informed academic and career decisions based on what truly drives them, and connects them to compatible schools. While exploring different careers and college majors, students get ideas for small steps they can take today to help them create a plan that supports their future aspirations. Detailed information is being provided to your high school counselors, or contact Alexandra.Lutz@state.nm.us for more information.Career Finder Access for AllConclusion-Los Alamos’ District PlanWe know that celebrating graduating high school seniors is top of mind for many of you, and PED is also working on some ideas. Dr. Steinhaus, Superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools, shared his district's plan today and I had the idea of collecting this information in a shared folder. If you are looking for ideas, consider this folder a virtual brainstorm, as well as a copy of the LAPS communication. You can also send your celebration plans directly to me and I'll add them to the folder.?Look How Seniors are CelebratingThere is a Google Sheet where you can add information about your school or districtClass of 2020 CelebrationsEvening Update 4/22/20Good Evening School Leaders:Teacher DialoguesYesterday, we concluded our first series of New Mexico Teacher Dialogues. The four sessions were recorded and posted here. Additionally, the Curriculum & Instruction Team created two new resources to share in our follow-up communications with teachers:?Tips for Virtual Learning in a Continuous Learning SettingTips for Distance Learning in a Continuous Learning Setting Waiver UpdatesPED has received formal approval from the US Department of Education for New Mexico's wavier request of certain fiscal and programmatic requirements pursuant to section 3511 of Division A of the CARES ACT.You can read the approval memo from USDE here.STEM Signing DayYesterday we shared College Connect New Mexico's College and Career Signing Day. If you have graduating seniors who are going on to pursue a higher education in STEM fields, they are also encouraged to participate in STEM Signing Day. STEM Signing Day, May 4th, is hosted by the Air Force Research Labs of New Mexico. Qualified participating students will also be entered into a drawing to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Register here.?Behavioral Health ResourcesWe've heard anecdotally from you that this week seems to be particularly challenging for our administrators and teachers, as the novelty of the new reality wears off. Our Safe & Healthy Schools Bureau will continue to provide behavioral health resources for students, parents and educators to share with your communities. Here are some tools our team recommends:The Coping Skills Toolbox (Baldwin County Public Schools)Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for School Staff (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)Social & Emotional Learning Resources During COVID-19 (CASEL)Free! Understanding Trauma 3-Part Webinar Series (Conscious Discipline)No-cost Digital Diploma Offer from HEDNew Mexico Higher Education Department is offering to you, free of charge, a digital diploma service to offer to your graduates as part of your forthcoming commencements, in partnership with Hyland Software.?These are blockchain-based digital diplomas, a digital credentialing solution that directly contributes to a safer and more distributed way of rewarding student achievement in New Mexico.?Unlike traditional PDF records, these digital credentials are self-attesting, meaning that employers, schools, and governments can instantly verify them without needing to look them up in a database or check with the issuing institution.?Verification is instant, vendor-independent, and free for everyone: students, employers, and educational institutions.?Contact Bogi Malecki, Information Technology Services Director, NMHED, 505.476.8432, Bogi.Malecki@state.nm.usConclusionOur educator colleagues at the Department of Cultural Affairs miss engaging with students too! Today, that department announced a program for teachers to invite a DCA Educator to visit their virtual classrooms for a lesson."Find out about traditional sheep herding. Uncover what an archaeologist does. Learn how women won the right to vote in Spanish-speaking countries. Explore the diversity of southwest pottery, textiles, paintings, and jewelry. Discover the history of airships and build your own blimp."?3810602615Learn more about this program here, including how to fill out a request.If you take advantage of this opportunity, PED would love to hear about your experience!The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to release the Request for Applications (RfA) for the Fine Arts Education Act (FAEA) for School Year 2020-2021.Evening Update 4/21/20Good Evening School Leaders:The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to release the Request for Applications (RfA) for the Fine Arts Education Act (FAEA) for School Year 2020-2021.Equity through the Arts for All StudentsWe value the diverse community artists, educators, creative leaders and collaborations that exist across your communities. We recognize that arts programs include traditional educators, teaching artists, nonprofit/foundation staff and administrators, museum leaders, and public service leaders in this work. Please attend to the breadth and depth of the arts programs at the school site within your application. We are committed to ensuring and supporting culturally relevant arts education.?During the regular session of New Mexico’s 47th legislative session, funding was allocated for K-6 arts education programs as part of the State Equalization Guarantee (SEG). The funding period for approved applications will be school year (SY) 2020 – 2021. Funds will be distributed only to districts and charter schools that have approved applications. Application here. ?Should you have any questions, please contact Vicki Breen at Vicki.Breen@state.nm.usCollege and Career Signing DayCollege Connect New Mexico is hosting a College and Career Signing Day on Friday May 1, 2020. The special day is a virtual celebration for the state’s Class of 2020 who are going on to do great things in post-secondary and careers.Attached is the informational flyer and a sign template that students can use to join in on the celebration.Getting seniors to participate is time sensitive. They MUST upload their photos by Monday, April 27, 2020.Here is how your seniors can participate:?Print out the College & Career Signing Day sign template provided. If you do not have access to a printer, feel free to make your own sign!Have someone take a picture of you holding your sign. You can also wear the college or school gear where you will be attending as part of your picture.?Upload your photo at the following link by Monday, April 27, 2020. Teacher Evaluations PED requests that all District Managers of Frontline Evaluations attend one of the webinars listed below. The webinars will cover all the steps an NM District Manager needs to take in closing out the current school year in Frontline's Employee Evaluation Management solution.?You can register for one (or more if you choose) of the webinars listed below.?Option 1: Wednesday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time?Option 2: Wednesday, April 29th at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time?Option 3: Thursday, April 30th at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time?Option 4: Thursday, April 30th at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time??If you want to get a jump-start on the work: Make sure any submitted item in the evaluation plan of each your teachers has been finalized.Make sure that any items that have not been completed (and cannot be finalized by checking thumbs up) have been removed from the plan (Manage instances and change to zero).Make sure that all of your teachers are showing the overall status: "Awaiting Finalization".?For questions, please email Danielle Gothie.Conclusion – Livestream Book-Reading with LaVarIf just the sight of this man gives you warm, childhood fuzzies, you'll be excited to know that LeVar Burton is live-streaming readings for children, young adults and adults. You don't need to listen live; here is yesterday's book reading for children, "How to Be a Pirate" by Isaac Fitzgerald, illustrated by Brigette BarragerEvening Update 4/20/20Good Evening School Leaders:I am re-sharing for your convenience the update Deputy Secretary Perea Warniment sent to Superintendents and Charter School Directors:WaiversDue to the unprecedented circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of schools, the U.S. Department of Education has granted the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) a waiver to bypass assessment and accountability requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).??The waiver has been approved and public comments regarding the request for waiver can still be submitted to PED.Assessment@state.nm.us.?Specifically, the waiver addresses the state’s inability to administer assessments as required under ESEA section 1111(b)(2) or to comply with the test administration, reporting requirements, and school identification, as would normally be planned due to extensive school closures in the state.?This waiver is applicable for the 2019-20 SY and allows New Mexico to forgo or cancel statewide testing that would be typically administrated during this time of year.This memo is provided to assist schools in understanding the impact of the waiver in relationship to all federal required assessments.Licensure Bureau UpdatesBeginning on April 21st (tomorrow) the Dossier and OPAL system will accept online payments. Educators who have a check that is already in the mail to the department will have the payment returned allowing them to pay online and expedite the process of review.Overview of Options for National Board Teaching CandidatesNational Board has developed a comprehensive menu of options to support these candidates during this stressful time in their lives.To support teachers currently in the initial certification process, the National Board is offering these options: Submit by the extended deadlines of June 12 (Components 2-4) and July 15 (Component 1)Submit by the new fall October 16, 2020 deadlineSwitch one component for a different one and submit by the extended spring deadlines513588038100Defer component(s) to the 2020-2021 assessment cycleWithdraw component(s) from the 2019-20 assessment cycle for a refundPlease note that candidates will not incur additional charges for previously paid components under these plans. In addition, candidates choosing the option to defer one or more component will be given a one year extension to their candidacy timeline.NBCTs in the renewal process who are unable to complete their renewal due to COVID-19 will be given a one year extension of their National Board Certificate and the opportunity to renew their certification. All candidates have until April 30th to complete a form to notify the National Board of any options they want to select. In order to process these changes, the opening of the 2020-21 registration window is also being delayed (new date TBD).If there are any questions about how COVID-19 is affecting the National Board process, please contact NBPTS directly.?Advanced Placement Exam UpdatesExams will be given from May 11–22 and makeups will be June 1-5. Each subject's exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.We encourage you to remind your students about exam dates for their courses. View the full testing schedule.Check out free live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question will be timed separately.If your students need mobile tools or connectivity, you should contact College Board directly by April 24 to find out about free resources that may be available.Every AP teacher will be able to view their students' responses from the online exams by May 26. Administrators and teachers can individually determine whether they'd like to use these results locally as part of a course grade or as a final exam.ACT Flexible Testing OptionsIn response to uncertainty and school cancellations due to COVID-19, ACT has announced that they will offer a flexible schedule for summer 2020 test dates and test-at-home options for fall/winter 2020.As CDC and local guidelines for safety allow, ACT’s flexible scheduling offered throughout the months of June and July will provide students with reschedule options—without change fees—for June 13 to June 20 and for July 18 to July 25. Students may also make free test date changes from the June to the July national test date.ACT is also providing free digital learning and workforce resources to assist students, teachers, schools and workers impacted by COVID-19. Learn more here.Self-Care for EducatorsJoin Healthier Generation, Kaiser Permanente, and Sanford Harmony on?Wednesday, April 22 at 12 p.m. MST for a free live webinar on “Caring for the Education Community During COVID-19: Comprehensive Self-Care for Educators.”?In this session, you will learn about “comprehensive self-care," which centers on five interconnected aspects of well-being: physical, emotional, social, community, and purpose.?You’ll?explore the science of well-being and?receive?practical tips to nurture your mind and body.??This session will be recorded and shared with all attendees and registrants on the waiting list.?ConclusionOur last two New Mexico Teacher Dialogues about teaching and learning under the Continuous Learning Plans are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st. There is still time to register for one of these sessions. Please share with your educator community.Evening Update 4/17/20Good Evening School Leaders:Teacher DialoguesToday, we hosted our first New Mexico Teacher Dialogues session with Deputy Secretaries Bobroff, Sandoval, and Warniment. Nearly 700 New Mexico teachers registered to join the virtual conversation with thoughtful questions. A recording of the one-hour session will be posted to the PED website.Don't forget, there are three more opportunities to join next week (week of 4/20).?Perkins FundingThe College and Career Readiness Bureau is asking LEAs to commit to participating in Perkins CTE funding. In order to provide accurate planning amounts, we are asking for LEAs to commit to participate in a regional CTE consortia. The deadline for making that decision is April 30. No formal paperwork is required at April 30, we simply need a verbal commitment that you will collaborate with the regional consortia in developing a strategic plan for CTE. The consortia application will be due May 29 and funding begins July 1. Staff from CCRB are coordinating the regional consortia planning meetings.If you are concerned that your LEA is not involved in these communications, please reach out to CCRB Director Elaine Perea at Elaine.perea@state.nm.us or 505-469-3475.Indian Education Act—Implementation Comment Period RescheduledThe public hearing for 6.35.2 NMAC, Implementing the Indian Education Act, that was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (MST) at Mabry Hall.The public comment period is from January 28, 2020 to May 19, 2020. Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and offer public comment on the proposed rulemaking. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.Here is the link for the Notice of Rulemaking: Extended Public Comment Period.New Behavioral Health ResourceThe state of New Mexico has launched NMConnect, a new phone app that provides free 24-hour crisis and non-crisis support and access to behavioral health professionals who can text or talk via phone with individuals needing a listening ear or referrals to longer-term support. The app links users to the New Mexico Crisis Access Line (NMCAL), which provides safety net services statewide.?NMCAL is still available via phone 24/7 toll-free by calling 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474).Learn more about where to download NMConnect.Conclusion—Bernalillo Elementary VideoThank you all for another week of hard work during challenging circumstances. If you are, like me, completely out of ideas of what to make for dinner, it's okay to make pancakes. Again.Let's close out our week of school videos with this sweet one from Bernalillo Elementary School.Evening Update 4/16/20Good Evening School Leaders:This morning's call with Secretary Stewart, the PED Deputy Secretaries, and all Superintendents and Charter School leaders was recorded via Zoom. You can listen to the recording of the call with the link and password below. Please note: this link will expire after 30 daysMeeting with Secretary Stewart, Superintendents, & Charter LeadersMeeting RecordingAccess Password: E8?7^Q8.Program Funding Opportunity DeadlinesWe have received requests for all program funding opportunities to be consolidated into one document and shared again with this group.This table provides important information regarding specific program funding opportunities. Included in the table are: the program name, the date in which the program application is/will be available to LEAs and the expected date LEAs receive budget authority. Specific below-the-line funding initiatives will be disseminated by their respective bureaus/divisions. The Education Plan process also includes state funding sources and reporting information.Program Funding DeadlinesWaiver UpdatesPED submitted, and has received initial approval, for a waiver of several requirements related to the Title IV Part A grant (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant). Please see the memo for details.Title IV Part A Waiver ApprovalHigh-Quality Instructional Materials Support Response to Covid-19 School ClosuresIn light of COVID-19, additional resources (print and digital) for distance learning are offered to support core instructional material that are on the New Mexico Adopted Multiple List (based on publisher responses).NMPED Distance Learning Resource List?CCSSO runs the High-Quality Instructional Materials and Professional Development (IMPD) Network that currently supports eight states, including New Mexico.? Its purpose is to significantly increase the number of districts selecting high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials and to increase the number of pre-service and in-service teachers receiving professional development grounded in the use of those materials. Through the work of these network states to identify and leverage high-quality instructional materials, CCSSO is sharing recommendations for high-quality materials to be used for remote learning due to COVID-19 school closures.?Click here to download the list.ConclusionLet's continue sharing a video every evening this week! Our video tonight comes from Chaparral Elementary in Santa Fe: "I Will Teach You Anywhere"Evening Update 4/15/20Good Evening School Leaders:PPE DonationsThe US Department of Education announced that Career Technical Education (CTE) programs can donate or loan personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies purchased with federal funds to public health agencies, private nonprofit hospitals, and other licensed health providers to support the nationwide coronavirus response effort. This new flexibility guidance comes in response to a desire from state and local educators to donate their unused equipment during the COVID-19 National Emergency.Additional details about equipment donations and loans can be found?here.For more information on the Department's response to the COVID-19 national emergencyT, visit?coronavirus.Teacher DialoguesTomorrow morning, all New Mexico teachers will receive an invitation to participate in a dialogue with PED about teaching and learning under the Continuous Learning Plan. Teachers may choose from four scheduled webinars to find one that fits their schedule. We'd appreciate if you would also promote this opportunity to your educator community. Complete information here.Conclusion VideoSharing a video last evening resulted in many more wonderful videos in my inbox. Tonight, I'm sharing this video from? Las Monta?as Charter High School in Las Cruces.Evening Update 4/14/20A reminder that Deputy Secretary Delgado sent Superintendents, Charter Leaders and Business Managers an email today about the importance of cross-training staff:As we prepare for the potential effects of the current health emergency related to COVID-19, I want to encourage all of you to make sure that you are preparing your essential operations for the possibility of critical staff becoming unavailable as they deal with illnesses, either their own or of others for whom they provide care.?One of the most important roles for your districts and charter schools during this health emergency is that you continue to ensure that payroll and accounts payable operations continue without interruption.? Continued operation of these functions ensures that those who depend on the resources distributed through your organization will continue to have the resources needed to stay safe and healthy.Cross-Training Template?Sample Cross-Training Plan TemplateNM DASH—Ed Plans and Budget Submission ProcessAll of the Educational Plan and Budget Submission process materials are now posted in the NM Dash Resource Library. The NMPED/WestEd DASH training sessions scheduled for this week will be recorded and will also be posted in the resource library for reference.NM DASH Resource Library can be found here Census 2020 Updates—A Video Prize CompetitionLooking for a project for your students to work on virtually? Please share this opportunity with your students, teachers and community members.Census Accelerate Video Prize CompetitionCensus Accelerate, a division of innovation within the Census Bureau, has a video competition to reward the most engaging, impactful and informative videos about the 2020 Census. If you submit your video, you have a chance to win up to $30,000! For competition guidelines and details, click here.Submissions will close on?May 7th at 11:59 pm EST.Questions? Email: census.accelerate@ at this email addressConclusion/Video from HobbsWe enjoy watching each and every video that comes across our desks from schools, whether it is a message of support to students and families, a part of your Continuous Learning Plan, or a milestone celebration. This video featuring Principal Zeke Kaney from Hobbs High School was one of our favorites from today - it's informational, reflective of a dynamic situation, and has plenty of heart!Evening Update 4/13/20Good Evening School LeadersWe've heard your questions around attendance practices during school closure and how this affects Attendance for Success Act reporting. Today we are publishing two resources to address these questions. If you have additional questions about attendance that are not covered in this memo or FAQ, please email Jessica.Harper@state.nm.us. Attendance-Reporting Requirements Attendance Reporting Requirements During Campus ClosuresFAQs about the Attendance for Success ActStress Management for EducatorsIt's not only our students who are facing disappointment, fatigue, and uncertainty right now. It's more important than ever for our educators to practice self-care and healthy coping skills. Please share this resource with your school community; you may find that the content is also relevant to parents and caregivers.0-635Educators' Guide for Managing Stress and Emotional HealthEvening Update 4/10/20-Spring Budget WorkshopDear Superintendents, Charter School Directors and Business Managers:Please see information below?from today's Spring Budget Workshop presentation.??NM District Dash—Access and TrainingsHow to obtain access to the district dashPlease use this survey to sign-up for access to the District Dash:?Trainings on how to use the district dashNM DASH Monitoring Training 1Description: This session will detail how districts will use the NM DASH Monitoring Module to address the HB5 requirements.Date: Apr 14, 2020Time: 2:00 PM MTRegister here.?NM DASH Monitoring Training 2Description: This session will detail how districts will use the NM DASH Monitoring Module to address the HB5 requirements.Date: Apr 16, 2020Time: 9:00 AM MTRegister here. ?Where to access the district dashThe District DASH may be accessed directly here.?Spring Budget Workshop DocumentsWhere to find the process handbookPlease see attached EDUCATIONAL PLAN AND BUDGET SUBMISSION PROCESS Manual?Documents from the spring budget workshopFor the presentation recording can be found at NMASBO or here.?To review the questions from the Spring Budget Workshop presentation, see the attached Educational Budget Submission Process FAQsTo access the handout from the presentation, see the attached EdPlan Checklist Spring Budget HandoutTo see the PPT slides from the presentation, see the attached EdPlan Spring Budget Friday 8AM 2020 fileConclusionThank you for your hard work this week and your participation in this year's Virtual Spring Budget Workshop. Have a wonderful weekend.Evening Update 4/9/20Good Evening:As the PED makes continued efforts to respond to Covid-19 closures, the Professional Licensure Bureau has launched an online licensure application and payment system.The new system will allow constituents to apply for and renew all types of licenses, make payments, and track the status of their application from anywhere, on any device that has access to a web browser.In order to help spread the word about our new online system and to help answer questions, we have created this online tool kit for you. Share the infographic, print a poster or use a graphic in your email to staff. I've also included the Quick Start Guide in this folder. If you need assistance with the new portal, please email LicensureUnit@state.nm.us. Your online licensure application is hereOnline Licensure Portal Tool KitUSDE WaiversToday, the PED submitted additional waiver applications to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to waive certain fiscal and programmatic requirements pursuant to section 3511 of Division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This waiver application has been posted to the PED website and to . Anyone who wishes to submit a public comment can email it to: Covid.Edwaiver@state.nm.usConclusion—Hot Spots in ABQToday, Mayor Keller announced "WiFi on Wheels" to provide drive-up mobile WiFi units at a number of APS schools and area public libraries. Users can drive up to within 100 feet of the mobile units and stay in their cars to promote social distancing while accessing a free WiFi connection. As a reminder, the City of? Albuquerque has a map of free public WiFi Access Points here.Morning Update 4/8/20Good Morning School Leaders:As we pivot to new technologies to support remote work and distance learning, it's important to keep student and employee security top of mind. At PED we have been widely using the Zoom platform. Here is some guidance we have distributed to PED employees today to help them increase security; if your teams are using Zoom please consider sharing these resources.Online Security—Zoom Meetings Steps to Increase Zoom Meeting SecuritySecure Settings Optimal Zoom Meeting SettingsEvening Update 4/7/20Good Evening School Leaders:Tonight we are sharing a memo that outlines expectations for Transportation Staff and Contractors. While this does not cover every eventuality, this memo should answer the most frequently asked questions we've received on this topic.Q&As—Staff & ContractorsTransportation Staff & Contractor QuestionsAdvanced Placement UpdatesCollege and Career Readiness will host a live Question & Answer session to discuss this year’s Advanced Placement exams on Thursday, April 16, from 1:30-2:30 pm. A representative from College Board will also participate. Current AP teachers and AP Coordinators will receive a Zoom meeting ID and password via email. For more information, contact Alexandra Lutz at 505-827-6417 or alexandra.lutz@state.nm.us. Census 2020As we navigate the current COVID-19 crisis, we want to encourage you to continue to raise awareness about the Census through school closures. Please share the link below with teachers in your community. ?E-learning at Home: Teachers can use the Statistics in Schools materials with their students online. There are activities that do not need a classroom setting and you can access those lessons on Google Classroom by using the Google Classroom code: oqm32yo. To learn how to access Google Classroom, click here. For more information about the Census, email Mercy Alarid at mercy.n.alarid@. Conclusion—Look for your Regular Teacher Updates Today, our 2020 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, Mandi Torrez, sent her first Teacher to Teacher email to all 22,000 New Mexico educators. These regular updates will focus on encouragement, self-care, building connections and sharing resources. Additionally, Mandi and a number of Teachers of the Year from years past put together a greeting.Mandi Torrez’ Messagevideo message of solidarity and support to New Mexico families.Evening Update 4/6/20Good Evening School Leaders:We are working on responding to every question that was raised on last week's Thursday morning call for Superintendents and Charter School Leaders. Rather than waiting until all questions are complete, we'll be publishing the Q&A as it becomes available. The first three pages of questions are responses are published here:Responses to Questions from April 2nd School Leader CallContinuous Learning Plan AdditionPED has published additional Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) support for issues specific to English Learners, Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs, Native American Students and the State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy.?CLP Addition: English Learners, Bilingual Multicultural Education Programs and Native American StudentsAdditional Updates: Feeding PlansPlease continue to provide meals to students up until the last day of your instructional calendar, including during your scheduled Spring Break.?We will be launching the NSLP Annual Application and Fresh Fruit Application for NSLP for SY 20-21 in the near future. Please keep a look out for an email regarding this to ensure your participation in our programs.Personal protective equipment (PPE) is in a national shortage. We sent gloves and masks to as many districts as we could this week. Those districts that did not receive any this week will be the first ones to receive gloves and masks, which is tentatively scheduled to occur during the week of April munity Schools, Extended Learning, and 21st Century SitesIf you have a school that received either a planning grant or an implementation grant, please note that all grant monies need to be expended before June 30, 2020, or they will revert.?For FY21, we will consider and award implementation grants only, since there is not enough funding for boh implementation and planning grants. This application is live now and due April 27th.??For FY21, we will continue to fund current 21st Century sites as is; the RFP for the next grant cycle will be delayed one year.Extended Learning Time Program applications are live now and due April 15th.?ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Application for Titles I, II and III??ESEA Consolidated Application? If you have used the SharePoint system or the Student Teacher Accountability Reporting System (STARS) previously, your existing credentials assure you access. If you have a username and have forgotten the password; or if your password has expired; you may reset this through the STARS webpage. ?Though ongoing stakeholder input for development of the 2020-2021 Consolidated Federal Program Application (Title I, II, and III) remains a program requirement, subgrantees should practice the principles of social distancing while engaging with stakeholders. Engagement can be completed through surveys, conference calls, video conferencing, call in lines, etc.?Once the Cross-Program Questionnaire has been completed and approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) Title program staff, the district/charter school will receive a notification via SharePoint email. The district or charter school will now be ready to access the Consolidated Application in SharePoint for Titles I, II, and III.?Due dates: Cross-Program Questionnaire: May 4, 2020, but we highly encourage you to submit before then; Titles I, II, and III application submission: May 22, 2020; Final approval for Titles I, II, III applications: June 15, 2020.?Conclusion—Kudos to the APS TeamCongratulations to the APS@Home team for their successful launch today! I wanted to share this comment one mom posted to our Facebook page:We tuned in for [grades] 2-3 and 4-5 & I am SO impressed with what you guys have done! The teachers were so engaging & really provided that social/emotional connection our kids need right now! The academics seemed on par. My daughter was not excited about this & ended up being very attentive & engaged. She asked to stay for the 4-5 hour & she cannot wait until tomorrow! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Evening Update 4/5/20APS At HomeIn response to the novel coronavirus crisis that has resulted in the closures of all New Mexico public schools, New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) and Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) announce an ambitious and vital new broadcast initiative to support at-home learning for K-5 students and their families, by broadcasting a new weekday morning schedule of televised APS classes.Beginning Monday, April 6, APS @HOME, will begin broadcasting from 8 a.m. - Noon weekdays. Please see programming information for your local viewing station. If you're unable to catch the programming during the live broadcast, lessons will also be posted to the APS YouTube Channel. Good Evening School Leaders:There will be no Monday morning update. I have combined the Friday and Weekend update into one Sunday evening communication.Please share this incredible resource with your local school communities!APS@Home News ReleaseAPS@Home Programming Schedule2020 AP Exam Updates The College Board has published a presentation by Trevor Parker to review changes to the 2020 AP Exam administration to meet the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19. You may download the presentation after registering here. If you prefer not to register, you can keep up with Updates for AP Students and Teachers here.Highlights:?Most AP teachers and students we surveyed prefer to test earlier, while the content is still fresh.? Exams will be given from May 11–22.? Makeup test dates will be available for each subject from June 1–5.? Students can take exams at home or in schools, if they reopen.? Each subject's exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.? View the full testing schedule.?Small Business Assistance New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes has asked all Cabinet Secretaries to share this information widely. The $350 billion small business allocation int the Federal Stimulus package will be disbursed on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. This money will go quickly and we want to do everything we can to get it to New Mexico businesses.?If you know someone who owns a small business in your community, please tell them about the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protections Program (PPP). The first is a forgivable advance program up to $10,000 that can be distributed in 3 days to the company; and the second, a larger loan program has an interest rate of .5% and is deferrable for 6 months.?Companies can apply through the SBA or through the SBDC, a SBA resource partner. They are offering instruction and guidance on how to apply. They have 19 offices across NM and are very helpful.New Mexico businesses are also encouraged to be a part of our “BUY TODAY FOR TOMORROW” campaign. Businesses register their company at Buy Local NM. Community members can buy vouchers from local companies to use later when businesses open. Together, we can help save local businesses.??ConclusionThe next email update will be Monday evening.Evening Update 4/1/20:Good Evening School Leaders:This April 1, 2020 Memorandum supersedes the March 31, 2020 draft that was emailed yesterday evening.Work and Work Payment FAQsUPDATED APRIL 1: FAQs about Work and Payment for Work during the Physical School Closure Period of the 2019 -2020 School Year ?Continuous Learning Plan—4 New Documents The PED team has developed four more documents in support of your local Continuous Learning Plans.?These are labeled documents 14-17 (documents 1 - 13 were emailed directly from Deputy Secretary Gwen Perea Warniment yesterday).? They include an FAQ on Special Education, guidance for educators on how to approach family check-ins and attend to socio-emotional wellness, and Tips for Teaching and Tips for Learning en espanol. They will additionally be listed on the PED website dedicated to the Continuous Learning Plan. Please let Deputy Secretary Warniment know if you have further requests for support.?14. Special Education FAQ15. Educator Guide to Wellness Check-Ins16. Consejos para ense?ar en línea17. Consejos para aprender en líneaOnline Licensure As the Public Education Department makes continued efforts to respond to Covid-19 closures, the Professional Licensure Bureau is preparing to launch an online licensure application and payment system. The new system will allow constituents to apply for and renew all types of licenses, make payments, and track the status of their application from anywhere, on any device that has access to a web browser. At this time, all licensure applications have been removed from our website in an attempt to discourage applicants from leaving their home to obtain cashier’s checks and money orders and in preparation for the online release.??Continue to visit our website for the most up to date information on this transition including the user manual and FAQs.?We will be ready for launch early next week.?ConclusionThank you for to everyone who promoted the 2020 Census todayMorning Update 4/1/2020 Good Morning School Leaders:Driver's EducationSome schools and districts provide Driver's Ed as part of their elective curriculum. Guidance for the mandated school closure is that students will receive a pass/fail rating and credit for electives.?While Driver’s Ed is an elective, the state requires the course be fully completed.If you have any questions about Driver's Ed, please email LeAnn Adams at the NM Department of Transportation:?Leann.adams3@state.nm.us ConclusionPlease check your inboxes again this evening.Update 3/31/2020Licensure and Educator Quality Zoom meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have scheduled a webinar for this Thursday to address your questions and concerns. Please note: the Zoom capacity for this meeting is capped at 300, so we are extending this invitation to this group of School Leaders. We are working on plans with multiple teams across PED to roll out this information to our 22,000 educators and teacher candidates. Please keep an eye out for an all-teacher invitation next week.? Join Seana Flanagan, Division Director Educator Quality and the Educator Quality Team for answers to your questions about Licensure, Teacher Evaluation, and Title II.Teacher Evaluation, and Title ic: Licensure and Educator Quality UpdatesTime: Apr 2, 2020 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)?Join Zoom Meeting?Meeting ID: 109 586 214Password: 388101One tap mobile+13462487799,,109586214# US (Houston)+16699009128,,109586214# US (San Jose)?Dial by your location? ? ? ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)? ? ? ? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)? ? ? ? +1 253 215 8782 US? ? ? ? +1 301 715 8592 USMeeting ID: 109 586 214Find your local number: : ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Application ?The 2020-2021 Consolidated Federal Programs Cross-Program Questionnaire for Titles I, II, and III is now available.? The Questionnaire is completed in collaboration with the district/charter school’s Title I, II, and III program personnel. Please see the following link: ?ESEA Consolidated Application?If you have used the SharePoint system or the Student Teacher Accountability Reporting System (STARS) previously, your existing credentials assure you access. If you have a username and have forgotten the password; or if your password has expired; you may reset this through the STARS webpage.?If you are new to the federal Title programs or the STARS system, please contact your district/charter STARS coordinator for guidance.For access to the specific Title applications please contact:?·? ? ? ?For Title I access, clarice.cata@state.nm.us·? ? ? ?For Title II access, reginaa.madrid2@state.nm.us·? ? ? ?For Title III access, kirsi.laine@state.nm.us?Though ongoing stakeholder input for development of the 2020-2021 Consolidated Federal Program Application (Title I, II, and III) remains a program requirement, subgrantees should practice the principles of social distancing while engaging with stakeholders. Engagement can be completed through surveys, conference calls, video conferencing, call in lines, etc.?Once the Cross-Program Questionnaire has been completed and approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) Title program staff, the district/charter school will receive a notification via SharePoint email. The district or charter school will now be ready to access the Consolidated Application in SharePoint for Titles I, II, and III.Due dates:Cross-Program Questionnaire: May 4, 2020Titles I, II, and III application submission: May 22, 2020Final approval for Titles I, II, III applications: June 15, 2020March 27 CommunicationGood Evening School Leaders:The news release from this morning and the FAQ have now been translated into Spanish. The Spanish language News Release has been posted to the Governor's website and the Spanish language FAQ will be? posted to ASAP.March 27th News Release EnglishMarch 27th News Release SpanishExtended School Closure FAQ Preguntas Hechas Frecuentemente Sobre el Cierre Escolar ExtendidoDeputy Secretary Sandoval shared an updated memo about Meal Service During Extended School Closure and the Meal Pattern Waiver. Thank you for ensuring that our children have access to food during these challenging times.?Deputy Secretary Perea Warniment hosted a number of calls to review the Guide for Implementing Continuous Learning and the Continuous Learning Plan Form.Remember, completed plans should be submitted via CL.Plan@state.nm.us.If your staff has questions about how licensure will be affected during this time and you haven't already shared this guidance with them, we consolidated it into this one-page sheet. Please share and tell your staff to expect further updates from the Licensure Bureau next week.School Closure and Educator LicensureFinally, we know that many people were frustrated that there was no livestream of Secretary Stewart's virtual press conference today with Secretary Blalock (CYFD), Secretary Groginsky (ECECD) and Secretary Trujillo (IAD). We were able to record the audio of that 50 minute Zoom press conference and will let you know what that has been posted to the PED website.Secretaries Stewart + Blalock: Good Morning School LeadersAs discussed earlier, please find the following documents related to today's announcement of an extended public school closure to stop the spread of COVID-19.March 27th News ReleaseFrequently Asked Questions About Extended School Closure These documents will be reviewed with the media on a 10:00am virtual press conference.These resources will also be posted widely to , the PED website, PED Twitter and PED Facebook channels.ConclusionToday will be a challenging day, we are here to support you.March 26 CommunicationPlease share this information with anyone in your communities who needs to file a claim with Workforce Solutions.The NM Department of Workforce Solutions will complete over 30,000 initial claims this week, up from their normal load of 8,000-10,000 in a given week. As you can imagine, wait times at the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are astronomical. Over 95% of successful claims are made on-line. Your assistance spreading the word with your staff and partners would be greatly appreciated.?Here are?few things you can do to help:Encourage new claimants to?use the New Mexico Workforce Online Connection website.Use the?YouTube video "How to File a Claim"?to walk through the process.?Read the FAQ’s on the?NMDWS COVID-19 website.?Spanish speakers and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to call for assistance, but help them understand there may be long delays. 1-877-664-69843/25 p.m. CommunicationToday, we published our Academic Enrichment Opportunities for Families in Spanish. Please help share this resource with our Spanish-speaking communities. In addition to being found in the Google folder, this resource is posted on the?PED Website?and?. The tool kit is also posted on?Facebook?and?Twitter?for easy social sharing.Enriquecimiento Académico Para FamiliasNMDWS Advises Employers on Families First Coronavirus Response Act GuidanceAlso on March 25, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shared some guidance from U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) around Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) implementation. The guidance provides answers to employers’ top questions in regards to determining coverage, obtaining exemptions, part-time employees, and how an employer calculates wages an employee is entitled to under FFCRA.??Guidance is available in the form of fact sheets and frequently asked questions. All information and resources can be found on the?USDOL WHD website.?The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. USDOL WHD administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.?Also on March 25, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shared some guidance from U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) around Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) implementation. The guidance provides answers to employers’ top questions in regards to determining coverage, obtaining exemptions, part-time employees, and how an employer calculates wages an employee is entitled to under FFCRA.??Guidance is available in the form of fact sheets and frequently asked questions. All information and resources can be found on the?USDOL WHD website.?The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. USDOL WHD administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.??Additional information for employers and workers affected by COVID-19, including frequently asked questions, can be found on the?NMDWS website.If you are a school employer and have questions about what FFCRA may mean for your employees,?Aaron.Rodriguez@state.nm.us?will help to answer your questions.Titles I, II, and IIIThe 2020-2021 Consolidated Federal Programs Cross-Program Questionnaire for Titles I, II, and III will be available on Friday, March 27th. The Questionnaire is completed in collaboration with the district/charter school’s Title I, II, and III program personnel. Please see the following link: ??ESEA Consolidated Application?If you have used the SharePoint system or the Student Teacher Accountability Reporting System (STARS) previously, your existing credentials assure you access.?If you have a username and have forgotten the password; or if your password has expired; you may reset this through the STARS webpage.?If you are new to the federal Title programs or the STARS system, please contact your district/charter STARS coordinator for guidance.?For access to the specific Title applications please contact:For Title I access,?clarice.cata@state.nm.usFor Title II access,?reginaa.madrid2@state.nm.usFor Title III access,?kirsi.laine@state.nm.us?Census 2020If you missed the Census webinar on Tuesday, March 17th you can view the recording by clicking?here.?The content was modified to address the challenges of getting an accurate count during a public health crisis. This recorded webinar will provide relevant information on how to encourage families to respond to the Census even during this mandated closure. You will learn about resources for administrators and support from Census Bureau employees that are available. For more information, or if you have any questions about the Census, please contact Dr. Mercy Alarid at?mercy.n.alarid@.ConclusionOur friends at CES LEAP have compiled a public?Google Workbook with Distance Learning Tools & Resources. Please check this out if you are looking for more tools for your tool box.?---------------------------3/24 p.m. CommunicationEarlier today Deputy Secretary Sandoval sent out an update regarding the preparation and distribution of meals to students during school closure. For your reference, I am providing links to that document along with the Spring Break Meal Services Invoice Spreadsheet.Feeding Update During COVID-19 School ClosureSpring Break Meal Services Invoice?Dual Credit UpdatesFor Dual Credit (DC) courses being taught in a high school classroom:Courses are cancelled until at least April 6, 2020.High school dual credit instructors should be preparing to move the course to an online environment and restructure content for the shortened time for completion.If cancellation continues, these courses will need to be delivered virtually, in accordance with the partner college’s virtual instruction plans.Students who do not have online access from home may request a W or I; see message below regarding seniors.For DC classes previously online:Courses that were previously online resumed, in most cases, on March 23, 2020.Students who do not have online access from home should reach out to the college for possible solutions. Students who do not have online access from home should reach out to the college for possible solutions.?For DC classes previously taught in a college classroom:Most college courses will not resume until April 6th at the earliest. For most courses, instruction will be transitioned to an online environment, subject to the college's polices. Classes with significant hands-on learning may transition to a virtual environment; however, the instructor may need to issue an incomplete if the learning objectives intended to be met by hands-on instruction cannot be effectively transitioned. The governor is encouraging colleges to strive for paths to completion.Students who do not have online access from home should reach out to the dual credit college for possible solutions.?Specific guidance for high school seniors:Students who must complete a dual credit course in order to graduate should be prioritized in the district’s problem solving attempts. Districts should make every effort to support internet access so these students can complete, since an incomplete may defer graduation.?Dual Credit Council recommendations (require college agreement):Students may request a grade of incomplete if they cannot complete the course due to lack of access, with completion allowed up to December 31, 2020.Students may request a withdrawal through the end of the semester, regardless of published drop dates.For questions about Dual Credit, please email?Elaine.Perea@state.nm.usMedicaid School-Based ServicesThe New Mexico Department of Human Services published a letter to supplement the MSBS guidance?previously provided by PED in our March 17th memo.?Please?see this letter?for more guidance on what constitutes administrative activities and which allowable activities are eligible for direct service billing.ConclusionAshley Garcia, our Health Services Coordinator, shares this?new study from the National Institutes of Health?that finds coronavirus can be detected on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. More reasons to follow the excellent advice laid our by?Taos Municipal Schools educators in this video.3/24 a.m. CommunicationAs I mentioned last night (3/23), the Governor’s Office and the Department of Health put out some helpful resources to understand the most recent Public Health Order.?Essential BusinessesAll New Mexicans must immediately heed the directive to stay home except as needed to maintain continuity of functions critical to public health and safety.?This list does not include government services, which are unaffected by this order. State government has already implemented telework policies for all employees who are able to work from home; local governments have been strongly encouraged to do the same.Click here for a list of private operations deemed essential?per that order.Stay At Home FAQs?Please?click here for a list of frequently asked questions and answers about the new Stay Home Order.ConclusionWe know that schools, like PED, are getting many questions about extending the school closure period. To help answer that question for the public, we have posted a statement on?Facebook?and?Twitter?on March 24. Please feel free to share in response to this question.??3/23 CommunicationNew public health emergency order effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 24Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel announced closing all private businesses and nonprofit entities except for those deemed essential, and further restricting mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have received a number of questions from school leaders about whether or not this new public health order extends to public schools.This order does NOT apply to public schools. School meal sites should follow the same guidelines as grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores and restaurants: meals should be provided for takeout or delivery only. No one will be allowed to stay and to eat on the premises. Transportation workers who are delivering meals are also not affected by the latest order. Visiting schools to pick up instructional materials and equipment is also an approved exemption.?As of March 24, the public order outlining the school closure period has not changed, but there is a strong likelihood that the closure period will be extended. We know that you are eagerly awaiting this update and it is our intention to give you as much notice as possible to make plans, but we are still waiting on more data points and guidance from public health officials and the federal government. We anticipate making an announcement later this week or early next week.?The Governor’s Office and the DOH are producing a detailed FAQ and definition of what constitutes an essential service. These additional documents will be releasedon March 24. Until then, many of these questions can be answered in the full text of of the public health order. New Mexico Submits Waiver to USDE re: student testingDue to schools closures associated with COVID 19 pandemic, today the PED submitted a waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to seek a one-year reprieve from federal student testing and accountability requirements for the 2019-20 school year.On Friday, March 20, the USDE announced it will grant a waiver for states providing relief from federally mandated testing requirements. New Mexico’s waiver has been submitted and can be viewed for public comment on the Assessment Memoranda page of the PED website. People can submit comment to: PED.Assessment@state.nm.us ??The Anti-Donation Clause and Emergency Supplies Many districts and schools have provided paper, cleaning and other emergency supplies, which are not available in stores, to childcare facilities. Childcare services are critical during this public health emergency when schools are closed. This is especially true for the families of first responders, healthcare providers, and grocery store and pharmacy employees. Under the circumstances, childcare facilities would be unable to fully clean, sanitize and operate without your support.?The applicability of the anti-donation clause has come up. Upon legal review, we believe that your provision of emergency supplies is permissible as it allows childcare facilities to continue to operate and provide vital services that benefit the State during this public health emergency. The benefit to the State is legal consideration for the receipt of emergency supplies. Therefore, it’s not a donation within the meaning of Article IX, Section 14 of the New Mexico Constitution.ConclusionThank you for your concern and continued collaborative efforts in support of the safety, health and well-being of our students and families during these challenging times.--------------------------(March 20 Communication)K-5 Plus ProgramThe applications can be found in the shared Google Folder (links below) and they are also hosted on the PED website.?K-5 Plus 2020 Program ApplicationK-12 Plus 2020 Pilot Program Application K-5 Plus and K-12 Plus Pilot Programming MemoK-5 Plus and K-12 Plus Pilot Programs Informational PamphletAssessment—USDE waiver On March 20, 2020, the US Department of Education issued a letter to SEAs that outlined a process to waive requirements of assessment, accountability and school identification requirements, and report card provisions related to assessment and accountability. The PED is in the process of reviewing the waiver and will share immediately with district and charter leadership as next steps unfold.AP Exam Updates for High School Students For the 2019-20 exam administration only, students can take a 45-minute online exam at home. Educator-led development committees are currently selecting the exam questions that will be administered. Some students may want to take the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other students may want more time to practice. For each AP subject, there will be two different testing dates.There will be no traditional, face-to-face exam administrations. Students can take a 45-minute online exam at home. For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates.Students will take exams on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. Taking a photo of handwritten work may also be an option.College Board is working to provide access for schools and students with limited technology assets. If you have an Advanced Placement technology need, contact College Board directly.The exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students should have covered in class by early March.Any student already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge.AP Coordinators should indicate students’ fee reduction eligibility in AP Registration and Ordering by April 30.Important AP Links? Beginning Wednesday, March 25, students and teachers can attend free, optional live AP review courses.To see the full exam schedule and modified exam details or? to get help with AP Classroom, please see the complete information about AP testing.?AP coordinators who haven’t collected exam fees have the option to arrange a payment partner through which students can make payments.Update on Perkins Spend Down US Department of Education has authorized the States to offer extensions for spend down of Federal funds. PED is exploring our options and expects to announce a spend down extension in upcoming weeks, as the situation become clearer. Salaries and benefits previously charged to a federal grant can continue to be charged to those grants. Incurred costs related to the cancellation of events, travel, or other activities that would have been grant activities can be charged to the grant. States may elect to delay application deadlines for 2020-21 funding as well. PED is exploring our options and expects to announce coordinated application deadlines in upcoming weeks, as the situation becomes clearer.Childcare? In support of childcare across the state, PED Preschool Instructional Coaches have resolved 168 cases of childcare providers that needed cleaning supplies, paper products, and food. Thanks to extraordinary cooperation and generosity by school districts, childcare centers received supplies and food that allowed them to continue to care for the children of first responders and essential personnel. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to make this happen!There is a new page on specifically to help people in our communities who need assistance right now. Please share this page widely as it addresses questions about mortgage relief, utilities assistance, internet access, nutrition support, unemployment, and more.Behavioral Health ResourcesMany New Mexicans are feeling overwhelmed, scared, and anxious right now. PED and the New Mexico Department of Health have put together this one-page memo with advice and resources for taking care of your mental health during isolation, talking to kids about COVID-19, countering virus-related stigma and racism, and more.This Google Folder has additional resources including self-care tips for providers and coping skills for kids and adults.For questions about Behavioral Health supports for schools, please email Leslie Kelly at Leslie.Kelly@state.nm.us.? ConclusionDon't forget to complete the Family Outreach Survey. Thank you.March 19, 2020 CommunicationWe are adding more and more people to the distribution list for these communications all the time. If you or anyone else in your school community needs to reference guidance documents from PED, please share the link to the Google Folder. This folder is updated daily to ensure the most current information is available.?New Closure Guidance from the Governor and DOHOn March 18, 2020, Gov. Lujan Grisham and New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel announced additional mandatory closures to stop the spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines include restaurants, bars, indoor shopping malls, movie theaters, etc. The new Public Health Emergency Order closes these facilities through April 10th. Some of you have asked if this means that schools are also closed through April 10th This order does NOT apply to schools. The existing order closing all public schools through April 3, 2020 still stands. Read more about the additional closures here.AP Testing UpdateThe AP Program is developing resources to help schools support student learning during extended closures, as well as a solution that would allow students to test at home, depending on the situation in May. Additional information will be posted by March 20. Please also see: . For more information, please contact Alexandra Lutz at the Public Education Department: Alexandra.Lutz@state.nm.usSharing Outstanding WorkWe know that the current situation is stretching all of us to develop new, innovative ways to deliver vital services. If you have a teacher, principal, or staff member who is going above and beyond, we want to hear about it! I am collecting stories to pitch to local media about the amazing ways our educators are stepping up. Last night KOB4 did a story featuring Ms. Rivera in Los Lunas, Ms. Berry in Las Cruces and Superintendent Romero in Deming. If you have a story to share, please email: nancy.martira@state.nm.us We are also elevating this work on Twitter. To help us find you there, please tag @NMPED. ConclusionOur Curriculum and Instruction Team and our Community Engagement Team are currently working on Tool Kits for Educators and Families. We expect to include those in the evening communication drop tonight. This interactive article from the Washington Post is a good explainer of how social distancing can help "flatten the curve" for kids and adults alike.This update has important information about program deadlines, tool kits for educators and families, and guidance from the Federal Government. Let's get to it.K-5 Plus ProgramOn March 19, 2020 we sent communication about the K-5 Plus and Extended Learning Programs. We have extended the deadline for these program applications to at least April 15th. Should something change, we will let you know. In the meantime, if you have questions about either application, please contact: for K-5 Plus, Severo Martinez at Severo.Martinez@state.nm.us and for Extended Learning, Feliz Garcia at FelizE.Garcia@state.nm.us.K-5 Plus and K-12 Plus Pilot Programming MemoK-5 Plus and K-12 Plus Pilot Programs Informational Pamphlet? Community School Deadline ExtensionsThe Community School Planning and Implementation Grant Application will be released March 27th and will be due back to PED on April 27th. For questions about Community School Grants, please contact: FelizE.Garcia@state.nm.us.? ?PED Educational Resources Distance Learning Tool Kits (hyperlink)We know that educators and families alike are looking for resources to keep students entertained and engaged during this time, and so we have put together these tool kits for educators and families.Educator Distance Learning Tool Kit (hyperlink)Teachers who wish to do so will find sample lessons, planning guides, activities and complete courses that should be modified to meet their students' needs.Families Distance Learning Tool Kit (hyperlink)While schools are closed, many families may choose supplement daily activities with online learning for their students. Families looking for some optional online learning support, may consider these free resources.Grab & Go Cards(hyperlink)To help spread the word about the Families Distance Learning Tool Kit, you may wish to print these QR cards and distribute them during meal pickup. If a Smartphone takes a photo of the QR code, it will automatically open the Families Distance Learning Tool Kit PDF.Please note: These resources are meant as suggestions only and will not be required. Completion of activities or digital coursework will not count towards instructional hours. Not every resource is available in all formats – we encourage you to use the resources that work best for your family’s needs.?We also encourage you to review this short, seven minute webinar on online education and website accessibility presented by the Office of Civil Rights. Please email questions to OCRWebAccessTA@ ?Family Engagement To help us share resources like the Family Distance Learning Tool Kit directly with families, please complete the Family Outreach Survey about stakeholder groups in your communities. This may include PTA or PTO groups, a Family Engagement Coordinator and other channels you use to effectively communicate with families. For questions about Family Engagement, please email Katherine.Avery@state.nm.us. ConclusionQuestions about FERPA in the time of Covid-19? The U.S. Department of Education issued this FAQ about Student Privacy and CoronavirusMarch 18, 2020 CommunicationConsidering the crucial importance of food safety, especially with your districts enlisting so many folks to help with food distribution, we wanted to share the New Mexico Environment Department's recommendations for food facilities. (hyperlink)March 17, 2020 CommunicationI have migrated our crisis communications emails over to Mailchimp because it is easier to update our contact lists dynamically. If there is someone who should be included on these emails, please have them send a note to nancy.martira@state.nm.us and I will get them added to the list.I've heard from some leaders that they have difficulty receiving the attached .PDF memos. In this evening's communication I will try hosting these documents online and linking to them in hopes that this improves accessibility. Let's get started.The memo attached to the email from earlier today mentioned new Medicaid Reimbursable codes, but that document was not attached. Please find it here: New Medicaid Reimbursable codes for Telephonic Visits and E-Visits. ?We also received a number of questions from our School Board partners about how to be in compliance with both the Open Meetings Act and the Public Health Order limiting mass gatherings; the Attorney General's office has put out new guide here: Guidance to Public Entities Regarding Open Meetings Act Compliance During COVID-19 State of Emergency. Department of Workforce Solutions has issued an FAQ about Unemployment Insurance for Employers and Workers Affected by COVID-19. (hyperlink) DWS also asked us to share the information below. Unemployment eligibility has been extended to include the following circumstances:Employers may lay off some or all of their workforce as a result of the impact of COVID-19; for example, a restaurant that sees a significant reduction in business due to lack of customers dining out during this time, or an event facility that cancels all events until a later date, or bus drivers who are out of work due to temporary school closure.??Workers who are self-quarantined or directed to be quarantined, or who have immediate family who is quarantined; or?Workers who have their hours reduced as a result of COVID-19.?For those who qualify under the above circumstances, the work-search requirement is being waived at this time.?All Workforce Connections field offices are closed to the general public under the following circumstances:?Customers may request an appointment should they need to meet with staff.?Customer may request an appointment to utilize the resource room.?Services can be accessed remotely via Zoom and phone.Finally, this evening 3/17, we have an update from the Licensure Department.PED Licensure Department UpdateThe best way to communicate with the Licensure team right now is email as most of the team is working remotely. Please send emails to the consultant you typically work with or to Jessica Green (jessica.green@state.nm.us) or Seana Flanagan (seana.flanagan@state.nm.us). AS of 3/31: send your emails to the LicensureUnit@state.nm.us ?email address. Jenna Jaquez has been tasked with monitoring this email account. Of course, as the Staff Manager, any emails from the Governor’s office should be sent directly to me. Could you always include an email address of the constituentPlease note that Rebecca Reyes will be moving to a new position in the Indian Education Department and is no longer a contact for Licensure.We are still receiving mail every day and processing licenses; we do not anticipate delays in our normal processes.Assessments for Licensure: Test centers in NM are currently closed. To support Educators who still need to test, NMPED will make the following accommodations: For alternative licensed teachers who are in their third year and still need to complete testing we will offer an extension for a 4th yearFor educators just finishing a traditional program who are in needs of testing we will issue a 1CS license for these educators to allow them time to complete tests while working in the classroomLicensure Renewal: This time of year is very busy with renewals and we know that getting a superintendents form to send in with an application may be a challenge for many of your educators. Please send a weekly packet with the superintendent forms and the Licensure Bureau will match them to the educator’s fileDossier/OPAL: The portal is open for submissions and all of our reviewers are working diligently to get submissions reviewed within 72 hours. If an educator has a question about the dossier please have them send an email to licensureunit@state.nm.us for support. If an administrator needs support please have them email jessica.green@state.nm.us for support.If you have an educator who was still collecting data for their submission and may not be able to meet the deadline for submissions during the current closures NMPED will make the following exceptions for: OPAL candidates if needed we will issue an extension to a 4th year which will allow them to submit when the portal opens in July. If you have educators in this situation please send an extension request to Jenna Jacquez at jenna.jaquez@state.nm.usDossier Candidates who have a license that is expiring in June of 2020, NMPED will issue a 1 year extension to allow them to submit when the portal reopens in JulyAs always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to:Division Director: Seana Flanagan: Seana.flanagan@state.nm.usDeputy Secretary Gwen Warniment: Gwen.warniment@state.nm.us ................
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