New Mexico's SMART CHOICE for Professional Development: Innovative Professional Development Empowering Educators.
SITE (School Improvement Technical Expertise) Training is designed to assist school districts in developing and implementing their own pathway of professional development. Through facilitation, training, modeling, and coaching, schools will feel more supported to deliver quality instruction and boost student achievement.
How is SITE different?
30 Active School Districts with SITE Support
Math (DDI, Eureka, Number Talks, Common Core)
New Teacher Development and Support (New Teacher Coaching)
Mentor Teacher Support
National Boards and Dossier Support and Prep
Project Based Learning (PBL)
Integrated Science, Math, and ELA Unit Development
SITE Areas of Support
Conceptual Teaching Strategies (Math)
Math and Standards Alignment
New Teacher Development and Support Program
Data Driven Instruction
Engagement Strategies
Development of Instructional Goals
Standards-Based Instruction
Close Reading Across all Content Areas
ELA Scope and Sequence
Universal Design for Learning
Phonics K-3
Cultural Competence and Relevance in Everyday Instructional Practices
Dyslexia Training and Support in all Tier One Classrooms K-12
Academic Language Literacy and Sheltered Instruction
Development and Support of District and/or Campus Coaches and Mentors
The SITE Approach
Customized PD with each District/Charter
High Quality PD and Coaching with Exemplary Consultants with Extensive Experience in the Trenches
Long Term Commitment
Flexibility
Limited Bureaucratic Red Tape
Proactive Response to Educational Initiatives
SITE Focus
Leadership
Quality Instruction
High Expectations
SITE Goals
Embrace the “Joy of Teaching”
Support Quality Instruction
Improve student achievement
SITE Collaboration with TAP, LEAP, ALD
Co-Teaching Webinars with TAP
Leadership and Mentor Development with ALD
SITE Consultants Providing Content Area Support with LEAP
Our Team
Dr. Kimberly Mizell, Ph.D.
SITE Program Administrator
Cathy Callow-Heusser
SITE Consultant
Denise Balderas
SITE Consultant
Dora Vigil
SITE Consultant
Hortencia Piña
SITE Consultant
Jana Frost
SITE Consultant
Jeanette Walker
SITE Consultant
LJ Coleman
SITE Consultant
Michelle Perry
SITE Consultant
Pat Carden
SITE Consultant
Patricia Marquez
SITE Consultant
Contact Site
Contact Dr. Kim Mizell for additional information or to schedule an intake meeting.