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