OPAL Support For Teachers
Welcome to HPREC’s OPAL Support for Teachers page! You will find lots of valuable information about the process and resources to support your submissions. Check back often for updates!
Important Dates
OPAL Submission Deadline
The OPAL submission period begins on August 19, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025. The window for resubmissions will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2025.
***Submissions only meet the submission window deadline if they have received administrative approval by the above dates.*** Waiting until the final deadline is highly discouraged and will result in longer wait times for results.
NMPED Micro-Credentials information
Region 9 AND NMPED Virtual Training OPAL Preparation and Coaching
NMPED and REC9 are working together to assist teachers as they prepare their OPAL submissions. Please view our newly released training videos to receive insight into the requirements and process to completing your submission. After viewing the training materials, coaching assistance is offered via office hours up to six times a week where an applicant may pose questions or receive guidance in any area they may need additional guidance.
HPREC Contact
The contact for dossier support is Pamela Hunnicutt, who has over 30 years of experience in education, including time spent as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and elementary principal. She also has a strong background in adult learning.
Coaching
Ms. Hunnicutt is available for virtual coaching of teachers in the OPAL submission process. Coaching will provide instruction on how to get started on OPAL and can last throughout the OPAL design and submission process. Each strand development will be supported with helpful tips and ongoing discussion about the completeness and thoroughness.
For more information on this project and others, supported by HPREC, contact Program Manager Marisa Aguirre.