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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

Sample Letters

Letter of Understanding sample
Request for Records sample Letter
Request for an Independent Educational Evaluation at Public Expense Sample Letter
Positive Feedback Sample Letter
Requesting Mediation sample Letter
Request for an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services SAmple Letter
Request for an IEP Meeting sample Letter
Sharing Concerns SAmple Letter
Working Out Concerns or Differences at the Local Level SAmple Letter

Resources

State of NM Public Education Department Special Education Bureau

Disability Rights New Mexico

Native American Disability Law Center

EPICS (Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs)

New Mexico DDC (Developmental Disability Council)

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  • Information for Tribal Communities

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  • Parent to Parent Program
  • Family Leadership Conference

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