Resources
AACTE
Leading national organization focused on improving how educators are prepared—ranging from PK‑12 teachers to school leaders and higher‑ed faculty
NM PED
Oversee and support public education across the state of New Mexico, ensuring all students have access to a high-quality, equitable education.
HED
oversee, support, and coordinate higher education in the state. It ensures that colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions provide accessible, high-quality, and affordable education for all New Mexicans
ECECD
Optimizing the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services
LEAP
Intensive alternative licensure initiative designed to prepare individuals for successful teaching careers in the state’s diverse classrooms. Offered by Cooperative Educational Services (CES), LEAP is particularly beneficial for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and aspire to become licensed educators without pursuing traditional teacher preparation programs
REC
Serve as intermediaries between local educational entities and state agencies, facilitating the implementation of educational programs and policies. In the context of early childhood education, RECs assist in delivering services such as Head Start, PreK, and child care programs.