Name: Blueprint for Belonging: Practical Steps to Build Classroom Community
Start: 2026-09-11T13:40:00-0600
End: 2026-09-11T14:30:00-0600

Blueprint for Belonging: Practical Steps to Build Classroom Community

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Friday September 11, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm MDT

McDaniel Hall (Room 243)

Limited Capacity seats available

By transforming the classroom into a micro-society, students co-govern the learning environment through democratic practices. This civic foundation naturally integrates with academics, as students utilize writing, language, math, and public speaking to solve real-world community challenges, bridging essential academic skills with active, participatory citizenship.

Speakers

Laura Heguy

3rd Grade Teacher, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

With 34 years of classroom experience, Laura Heguy is a dedicated educator who currently teaches 3rd grade in the Alamosa School District—a grade level she is especially passionate about. Her career began at Center Public Schools, and she has also taught GED English classes for... Read More →

Elisamaria Heredia

3-5 ML Teacher, Alamosa Elementary School 3-5

Elisamaria Heredia brings 25 years of experience with the Alamosa School District, where she has devoted her career to supporting Multilingual Learners. She is currently in her third year as an adjunct professor at Adams State University, teaching ED-240: Mathematics for Elementary... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm MDT
McDaniel Hall (Room 243) 1500 First St, Alamosa, CO 81101, USA

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SLV Fall Educators Conference 2026

Laura Heguy

Elisamaria Heredia

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SLV Fall Educators Conference 2026

Laura Heguy

Elisamaria Heredia

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