CES TAP

The Technical Assistance Program

TAP has been up and running since Spring 2015, funded by NMPSIA in collaboration with CES. Decreasing Special Education litigation is the focus of TAP services & support. TAP Professional Development (PD) is a valuable complimentary resource for educators, ancillary staff & administrators.

TAP Goals

  • Improve quality and ensure compliant IEP’s (Individual Education Programs)
  • Improve the knowledge base in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and New Mexico Regulations
  • Improved delivery of Special Education services
  • Provide information on current trends in education
  • Problem-solve on potential litigation situations occurring on school campus

TAP Services Include:

  • Monthly virtual live interactive presentations via ZOOM
  • “TAP Hot Topic on Demand Webinar Library”, direct link, cestap.org
  • Regional workshops
  • Phone, email & ZOOM consultations
  • 5 Monthly Guidance Articles: “Compliance Corner”, “Reading Room”, “Teacher Toolbox-Autism Resources”, “From Chaos to Calm”, “Dear Ms. M: Gifted Questions Answered”
  • Monthly Special Education Compliance PD presentations for CES Leadership Program
  • Specialized presentations upon request for staff / district PD
  • File & program review
  • Direct consultation for programing or student related concerns
  • Assistance with NMPED Corrective Action Plans, Due Process and OCR Complaints

Sample of TAP Topics Available:

  • Writing a Compliant IEP
  • Special Education Legal Compliance
  • Writing Legally Compliant IEP Goals
  • Discipline, MDR, 10 Day Rule, In-school suspension
  • Autism: Researched-Based Methods for Instruction: Basic and Beyond, Visual Strategies (Make and Take), Social Skill Support, Challenging Behaviors Toolkit
  • Transition Planning for Student Success, Indicator 13, Transition Needs of Seniors
  • Behavior: FBA’s/BIP’s, Behavior Management, Programming For Emotional Disturbance, Avoiding Power Struggles
  • Student Assistance Team (SAT) and Review Existing Evaluation Data (REED) for Teachers
  • Guidance in Developing a 504 Plan
  • Dyslexia and Multi-sensory Reading Instruction
  • Emotionally Disturbed vs. Socially Maladjusted

Contact: Loretta Garcia

TAP Director
505.344.5470 ext 153
lgarcia@ces.org

Contact us

Our office

10601 Research Rd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Phone

(505) 344-5470

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