New Mexico ABE Directors’ Council

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The Director’s Council is a representative group of ABE directors that provides statewide participation and voice in all ABE program related issues, decisions and agenda through a regional leadership infrastructure. Its purpose is to promote quality learning through inclusive communication and solution-oriented collaboration

A statewide Adult Basic Education community that is well organized

Director’s Council members serve for two years and are elected by regions. New Mexico’s DC regions are Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and the Southwest region.  The Correctional Facilities member is an appointed member on the Director’s Council. 

Two years as an ABE administrator in New Mexico; commitment to attend and actively participate in all DC meetings; willingness to contribute in research and policy committees and commitment to the mission of the DC.  A six-month mentorship is recommended.  The mentorship can be arranged by simply letting your DC rep know of your interest.

The Chair of the Director’s Council serves as chair for 2 years. The Chair does not represent a regional area while serving as Chair of the DC.  But the chair does need to have been on the DC as a regional representative before assuming the position of DC Chair. The Chair is selected by their peer’s on the DC.

• Director’s Council meetings are held (in person) quarterly, one month before the quarterly Director’s Meetings/ABE Gatherings. Meetings may also be held by email or conference call.
• The Chair will ask DC reps for agenda items.  The DC reps will in turn ask director’s from their region for any agenda items they wish the DC to discuss. If a topic is on the DC agenda, resolution does not necessarily happen at that meeting.  If the issue is weighty enough, input might be needed from all directors, and or a committee may be formed to study the issue.
• The Chair sends all communications to the field through the DC regional representatives.
• The Chair sends all communications to the field through the DC regional representatives including draft agendas and highlights of meetings. 
• The DC Bulletin will contain draft agendas and highlights of meetings to insure all director’s have access to information in a timely manner.