The AGAVE Alliance strengthens New Mexico’s early childhood ecosystem by elevating the workforce, advancing quality, and expanding access so every family can choose the care that fits their needs.
Through professional development, collaborative quality improvement, and community-driven solutions, we work to build a sustainable and equitable system where early childhood educators thrive and young children flourish.
The AGAVE Alliance is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit project of the New Mexico Community Trust. This partnership ensures sound financial management and allows the initiative to focus on expanding access, elevating quality, and supporting the early childhood workforce across New Mexico.
Keystone Projects
Professional Excellence Program
This program builds a statewide professional development pathway for early childhood educators. It offers training, mentorship, trauma-informed practice, and cultural responsiveness coursework. Scholarships support educators from underserved communities so no one is left behind.
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In-person and virtual training
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Mentorship opportunities
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Certification pathways
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Scholarship fund
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Best practices rooted in New Mexico identity
Access & Family Choice Initiative
Families deserve care that is high-quality, affordable, and aligned with their cultural and logistical needs. This initiative works to expand access across the state, especially in rural and underserved areas. It also equips families with resources and guidance to make informed decisions.
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Mapping gaps in care
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Supporting expansion of early childhood centers
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Partnerships for flexible care solutions
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Family guidance tools and counseling
Quality Enhancement Collaborative
This collaborative brings centers, educators, and community partners together to define and implement quality standards that reflect local values and priorities. Through workshops, pilot programs, and feedback sessions, the collaborative supports centers in improving child outcomes and working toward accreditation.
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Peer learning groups
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Pilot projects
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Community-informed quality standards
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Accreditation support
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Best practice adoption
Contact Us
To learn more about AGAVE Alliance, please feel free to reach out to our executive director, Brittany Espinoza at info@nmearlychildhood.org or 505-301-8149
The AGAVE Alliance is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit project of the New Mexico Community Trust.