Special Education
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Let's Begin the Journey (Overview of Special Education)
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)
The Handbook of Parental Rights & Special Education Procedures (IEP Process)
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)
The Journey Continues (Secondary Transition)
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)
A Bridge to the Future (Secondary Transition)
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)
Extended School Year
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)
Catch the Vision: Students Guide to Transition Planning
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)
Unlocking the Mystery: School Funding In New Mexico
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)
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Partnership
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)
Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) Process
This brochure was developed to help parents and IEP team members learn about the FIEP process. The question and answer format explains what an FIEP is, when a FIEP meeting should be used, and the role of an IEP facilitator.
Mediation
This brochure provides information on using mediation as a way to resolve special education disputes. A question and answer format explains the mediation process and provides guidelines to help parents determine if they want to request mediation.
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
