Special Education
NM PTI Liaisons are familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) for children with disabilities, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Family liaisons are trained to provide information and support to improve educational outcomes for children in today’s schools.
We also provide workshops to help parents understand the special education process, including information on:
- Evaluation
- Eligibility
- Evidence- based practices
- Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
- Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS)
- Student Assistant Teams (SAT)
- 504 plans
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Related services
- Assistive Technology
- Gifted and Talented Services
- Understanding Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards
- Dispute Resolution
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Placement
- Behavioral Issues
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Graduation Pathways
- Transition Plans
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