New Mexico Association of School Psychologists
Annual Conference
November 7th-8th, 2025
Berna Facio Professional Development Center
3315 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Speakers:
Shawna Rader Kelly, Ed.S, NCSP
NAPS President, National Association of School Psychologists
Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed, NCSP
Psychologist, Founder of Lessons for SEL, Author
Dr. Christine Begay Vining, PhD., CCC-SLP
Psychologist, Native American Community Academy
Dr. Yann W. Lussiez, Ph.D
Professor, Educational Leadership, University of New Mexico; Principal, Santa Fe Indian School
Plus speakers from the New Mexico Public Education Department, networking opportunities, and more!
Friday, November 7th, 2025
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Time
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Presenter
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Title
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Presentation Title
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8:30
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Check-in & refreshments
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9:00-10:00
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Christine Vining, PhD., CCC-SLP
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Navajo Speech-Language Considerations: Implications for Assessment & Intervention
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10:30-12:00
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Yann Lussiez, PhD
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Principal-, Santa Fe Indian School
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Re-Humanizing Education: Stories of Connection and Belonging
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12:00-1:00
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Lunch
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1:00-4:00
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Byron McClure, D.Ed
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Founder of Lessons For SEL, Author
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AI as Your Thought Partner: Expanding the Scope of School Psychology Practice
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5:00
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Social
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Greenjeans Food Hall
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3600 Cutler Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
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Time
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Presenter
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Title
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Presentation Title
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8:30
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Check-in & refreshments
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9:00-10:00
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Shawna Rader Kelly, EdS
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NASP President
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Keynotes
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10:00-11:30
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Meredith Edelstein, PhD
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Assistant Teaching Professor
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Reducing Ableism and Encouraging Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in School Psychology
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11:30-1:00
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Lunch & Business Meeting
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1:00-1:30
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Sandra Guzman, EdS
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School Psychologist
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Two Roads to Incarceration: Examining Referral Patterns and Discussing Culturally Sensitive Approaches for Latina Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
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2:30-
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Natalie Campbell, JD and Tara MacKenzie, JD
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New Mexico Public Education Department
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How we can ethically and positively impact Students’ educational experiences. Universal pattern: appraise, emote, cope … and staying in our lane.
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Lodging
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/abqsi-sheraton-albuquerque-uptown/overview/
Cost:
- Non-member conference registration: $250
- Member conference registration: $200
- Student conference registration : $50
- One Day Registration: $125
- Virtual Registration: $125
To register beginning 9/29/2025:
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