Parents Reaching Out offers information to parents, families, educators and other professionals throughout our state. We have a collection of books, articles, information files, newsletters and pamphlets on a wide variety of topics, and provide access to local, state and national resources. Families relocating to New Mexico or other states are invited to contact us for connections to resources including Parent to Parent networks.
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Parents Reaching Out offers family friendly materials in English and Spanish. Our publications are designed to provide information and resources that build informed decisions as families work with systems to create successful opportunities for children and young adults. Our books and fact sheets unlock complex terms and offer step-by-step guides for building partnerships as we navigate the early intervention, education and health care systems that touch our lives. Please contact our office if you would like to receive your personal copy any of the publications listed or our Parents Reaching Out CD containing the entire set of publications formatted for access using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
You are just one click away from great resources! Please click on the appropriate link to view a publication. Publications are available in Adobe .PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these files.
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If you experience difficulties retrieving these downloadable publications, please do not hesitate to contact us at (800) 524-5176 or info@parentsreachingout.org.
A partnership guide for families, schools, service agencies, and policy makers focused on improving outcomes for our children. This booklet celebrates the success of family involvement that is happening in our state. It also offers ideas, resources and hope for what is yet to come. Although many of the strategies in this book highlight schools and the education system, the ideas can be applied to the network of systems in our communities. (Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC and Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Our Family Connections series includes six books that highlight the Six Keys of School, Family, and Community Involvement from the model by Dr. Joyce L. Epstein of John Hopkins University. This series is designed to help families, schools and communities identify needs to develop comprehensive plans that promote, expand and sustain parental involvement in New Mexico’s schools. Each book provides ideas and resources to promote long lasting partnerships that help all children succeed in school and in later life. (Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC)
Other books in progress for this series:
This manual is used with the four-part “Project FLECHA” curriculum for parents of young children. It has information about resources to help families to get and do some of the basic things they need to raise healthy children who are eager and able to learn in school and at home. Families themselves can make the biggest difference for their children’s success –by becoming LEARNING ADVOCATES for their own children and others in their community by getting involved. (Collaborative project of the: Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC, Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC, Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC and Early Intervention/DOH Family Infant Toddler program)
Find out how you can connect with parent in similar situations. Parent to Parent is a statewide network of families willing to share their experiences and information. We connect parents with other parents through parent to parent matches. By connecting parents with each other, we empower families and put them in touch with the resources and information available for their child.
Tool for families and others focused on building success for students through positive behavior supports. Includes tips for engaging families in school wide systems to support academic achievement and social competence. Provides useful suggestions for school assistance teams and IEP teams as they focus on meeting the needs of students in a school setting. Step by step guides and tools for Functional Behavior Assessment, Positive Behavior Improvement Planning and navigating the discipline system. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC)
This booklet gives the definitions of many commonly used acronyms, abbreviations and definitions for words that you may come across as you navigate the early intervention, education and health care systems.. (Collaborative project of the: Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC, Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC and Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC)
Tools and tips for making the best use of communication skills as we work with people who have different opinions, values, beliefs, and needs than our own. Effective communication is the key to exchanging ideas with others, understanding perspectives and solving problems. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
We learn from our own experiences and the experiences of others. These “life lessons” help us make future choices that better meet the needs of our family. When we share our “life lessons”, we can also help others understand our position and improve the quality of life for our children and others. This workbook helps families gather their thoughts and experiences, prioritize their ideas and be effective in communicating their family’s needs.(Collaborative project of: Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC, Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC, Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC and Early Intervention/DOH Family Infant Toddler program)
A transition booklet to help families with young children receiving Early Intervention services as they move to Early Childhood programs or preschool. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC and Early Intervention/DOH Family Infant Toddler program)
A resource book for families and schools as they consider accommodations, modifications and supports to improve student success in the classroom. Offers suggestions for differentiated learning that can be used by school assistance teams, IEP teams to meet student needs under NCLB & IDEA. Includes multiple intelligences, learning styles, literacy, inclusive education and student assessment. (Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC and Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Sensory integration is all about a person's ability to organize and process sensory information and to use that information to make appropriate responses. Learning about sensory integration helps fill in missing pieces about how our children learn. Great tool for families, teachers & service providers. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
A practical guide to help parents and children transition from head start or other pre-k setting to elementary school. Tips for dealing with change and ideas to consider for each of the stages of the transition process. (Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC)
An informative booklet designed for families and schools as they examine ways to improve outcomes for all students. Based on the latest research, the booklet includes examples and tips for inclusive school practices based on meaningful participation in a full range of learning opportunities. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC and Parent Information and Resource Center/PIRC)
English: One major change in the law is the emphasis on early intervention services for children who are “at risk” for academic and/or behavioral problems. The idea is to intervene early with evidence-based strategies before a child fails and becomes so far behind that they require special education.
Using the Response to Intervention (RTI) model, when a student struggles with academic tasks or presents challenging or at-risk behaviors, we ask: “Is this child getting the instruction that he or she needs to succeed.” We don’t wait for students to fail. We act immediately to get the student the help needed. This model guides Student Assistance Teams (SATs) in New Mexico follow to successfully meet the needs of all students.
This booklet provides general information about the Special Education process for families and school personnel. Includes tools, tips and resources. Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC)
Parents of children with disabilities are full, participating members of their child’s IEP team. Focus on the IEP process, record keeping, communication, partnerships & more. Information has been updated to reflect IDEA 2004. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Based on NM Standard and Career Readiness Paths to the Diploma. This book includes timelines, resources, tips for educated choices to assist families and schools plan for success in high school and beyond. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
This booklet is based on the Ability Path to the Diploma for NM. Contains timelines, resources and tips for educated transition choices. It also includes NM guidelines and requirements for planning and assessment. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Easy to read question and answer format for parents and other IEP Team members addressing Extended School Year services. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
This brochure was designed for middle and high school students and the adults in their lives. It is focused on Student Led IEPs and the importance of Self-Determination and Self Advocacy. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
School funding is a complex process. Families of children with disabilities, educators and others often ask: “How do schools get their funding and what does that mean for services to support student success?” In New Mexico, some students generate more funding than they use—while others generate less than they use. This brochure offers a step by step guide to school funding to meet the NEEDS of all students! (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Do you live in the Albuquerque area? Does your child receive special education services from Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)? Find out about the learning opportunities, resources and family support offered through the APS/PRO Partnership.. (Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
IDEA 2004: The reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on Dec. 3, 2004. The final regulations were published on August 14, 2006. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) in the U.S. Department of Education prepared a series of documents that covers a variety of high-interest topics and brings together the statutory language related to those topics to support constituents in preparing to implement the new requirements. These documents are available at the OSERS web site: Building the Legacy IDEA 2004 IDEA Home (opens in new window)
For many families and individuals with disabilities, the process of applying for the DD Waiver, officially known as the “Home and Community based Medicaid Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver”, can seem so complex and overwhelming that they hesitate to embark on the journey. The Application Handbook takes you through the process for the application paperwork. The Allocation Handbook takes you through the steps to begin DD Waiver services after you receive notice of an available funding slot on the DD Waiver. (Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC)
(Brochure) Provides eligibility criteria with descriptions of services for Mi Via, DD Waiver, D & E Waiver and Medically Fragile Waivers. (Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC)
We know from experience that the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) system is not an easy one to get around. It is our hope that this guidebook answers some basic, but important questions such as: Who is eligible? How do you apply? Is the application process complicated? Where do you get help? Is there an appeal process? (Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC)
This booklet is a tool for the University Students as they work with the Families as Faculty project. Vignettes, excerpts from research and other information are included to provide students with a parent perspective to open doors to family involvement to improve systems outcomes. This booklet is revised each year. (Families as Faculty - Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
This booklet is a tool for Occupational Therapy Students as they work with the Families as Faculty project. Vignettes, excerpts from research and other information are included to provide students with a parent perspective to open doors to family involvement to improve systems outcomes. This booklet is revised each year. (Families as Faculty – UNM School of Medicine Continuum of Care and the Parent Training and Information Center/PTIC)
Families of children with special needs are invited to become a Host Family for Families as Faculty. Make a difference by sharing your story with future teachers and doctors. Learn more about the Families as Faculty program that is a part of the training curriculum for the UNM School of Medicine and six universities in NM.
A series of fact sheets for families and service providers who play a role in the lives of children from birth to age three. Designed to help families make informed decisions about the care and education of their children. (Early Intervention/Department of Health Family Infant Toddler Program)
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Resources that help families make informed decisions about the care and education of their children. (Family to Family Health Information Center/F2FHIC)
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These fact sheets (in English and Spanish) cover a range of topics including: No Child Left Behind (School Choice, Supplemental Educational Services, Adequate Yearly Progress, Parent Involvement), Literacy, Learning Styles, Safe Schools, Homework and more. These fact sheets were developed by our Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC).
LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
NM Family-Parent Advisory Brochure
NM Guiding Principles on Family / Parent Involvement
Non-discriminatory assessment school age students
Parent Guide State Performance Plan
Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards (Special Education)
Performance Standards_preschoolers
RtI Manual (Response to Intervention)
SAT Manual (Student Assistance Teams) NMPED
Section 504 Guidelines for Educators and Administrators
SINOI Requirements (Schools In Need of Improvement under NCLB)
Final regulations governing the Assistance to States for Education of Children with Disabilities Program and the Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities Program. These regulations are needed to implement changes made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (Act or IDEA)
This is a technical assistance document developed by NM Public Education Department and NM Department of Health in 2004. The information provides guidance on providing supports and services to young children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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