Explore • Engage • Excel
Career Connections that Make Learning Real
Free, in-person, two-day event for New Mexico educators
June 17–18, 2026 • Berna Facio Professional Development Center, Albuquerque
Event Overview
The 2026 P2C New Mexico Summer Summit is a two‑day, in‑person professional learning experience designed for educators who want to make learning more relevant, engaging, and connected to students’ future goals.
This Summit brings together teachers, counselors, instructional leaders, and school teams from across New Mexico to explore career‑connected learning strategies that work in real classrooms. Whether you are new to Pathway2Careers or looking to deepen your implementation, sessions are designed to provide practical ideas, ready‑to‑use tools, and time to collaborate with peers.
Participants will engage in hands‑on sessions focused on using the P2C Career‑Connected Learning Suite to support instruction, strengthen career exploration, and help students see the purpose behind what they are learning. The Summit also includes dedicated transition‑focused learning to support educators serving students with disabilities as they prepare students for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living.
This is a free, two‑day, in‑person event taking place at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center in Albuquerque from June 17–18, 2026.
The event is funded by the federal Disability Innovation Fund and supports statewide work to expand career-connected learning for students with disabilities and strengthen transitions to college and competitive, integrated employment.
Who should attend?
- Special education staff
- transition coordinators
- Teachers, including CTE, general education, and special education
- School and career counselors
- District and school administrators
- Instructional leaders
- School teams, district teams, and individual educators
Why Attend?
- Hands-on, interactive sessions for all experience levels
- Practical classroom and school implementation ideas using P2C tools, curriculum, and resources
- Strategies that make learning more relevant through meaningful career connections
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with educators and partners from across New Mexico
- Participate in a transition-focused afternoon on June 18 in partnership with OSE and NMDVR, centered on transition planning and services that support life after high school
- Eligible attendees may receive a $300 attendance stipend for participating in the two-day event.
Presenter Opportunity
- Now accepting presenter proposals!
- P2C users with expertise in career-connected learning or innovative strategies are encouraged to apply.
- Teacher presenters receive a $75 stipend and will participate in a panel discussion.
Summit Agenda
Day One: June 17
Wednesday sessions will focus on career-connected learning and implementation of the P2C Career-Connected Learning Suite.
7:30 - 8:45 | Registration + Breakfast
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8:00 - 8:45 AM | Pre-Conference Access Lab (New P2C Users)
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9:00 - 10:15 AM | Welcome + Keynote
Keynote speaker details will be available soon.
10:15 - 10:30 | Break
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10:30 - 12:00 | Breakout Session A (90 min)
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12:00 - 1:00 | Working Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 | Break
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1:15 - 2:45 | Breakout Session B (90 minutes)
2:45 - 2:50 | Break
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2:50 - 3:30 | Closing Session + Door Prizes
Day Two: June 18
Morning sessions will focus on career-connected learning and implementation of the P2C Career-Connected Learning Suite.
Afternoon sessions will focus on transition to support educators serving students with disabilities as they prepare students for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living.
7:30 - 8:30 | Registration + Breakfast
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8:30 - 10:00 AM | Breakout Session C (90 min)
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10:00 - 10:15 AM | Break
10:15 - 11:45 AM | Breakout Session D (90 min)
Session-level details will be available soon.
11:45 - 12:45 | Working Lunch & Keynote: Graduation Pathways
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12:45 - 1:00 | Break
1:00 - 2:10 | Transition Conference: Breakout Sessions 1
Session-level details will be available soon.
2:10 - 2:20 | Break
2:20 - 3:30 | Transition Conference: Breakout Session 2
3:30 - 4:00 | Conference Closing + Stipend Distribution
Speaker Information
Details will be shared here.
Information Table Opportunity
- A limited number of tables will be available on Thursday, June 18
- Organizations, agencies, and aligned partners are invited
- Tables should support career-connected learning, transition planning, postsecondary pathways, independent living, competitive integrated employment, and student support services, especially for students with disabilities
Venue
Berna Facio Professional Development Center
3315 Louisiana Boulevard Northeast,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110