Loretta CES

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.

Technical Assistance Program (TAP)

Hot Topic On Demand Library Recorded Presentation Webinars

Live Virtual Presentations will resume in August. Please E-mail lgarcia@ces.org if you would like to be added to our mailing list. 

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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
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TAP Topics:

  • Special Education Compliance & Developing a Compliant IEP
  • Writing High Quality IEP Goals
  • Understanding Executive Functioning 
  • Discipline, MDR, 10 Day Rule, In-school Suspension
  • Autism Toolbox Series:  Researched-Based Methods for Instruction: Basic and Beyond, Visual Strategies, Social Skill Support, Challenging Behaviors Toolkit, Executive Functional, Classroom Fixer Upper: Setting your classroom up for success!
  • Transition Planning for Student Success, Transition Program Development, Indicator 13, Transition Needs of Seniors
  • Behavior: FBA’s/BIP’s, Behavior Management, Programming For Emotional Disturbance, Avoiding Power Struggles, Classroom Management, Supporting Students Mental Health, Defusing Anger & Teaching Alternatives 
  • Inclusion & Co-Teaching Strategies
  • Guidance in Developing a 504 Plan
  • Dyslexia, Multi-sensory Structured Reading Instruction
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Mindfulness Based Practices to Manage Stress and Frustration
  • Gifted Education
  • The Power of Artificial Intelligence Practices in Special Education 
  • Prompting: Evidence Based Instructional Practices 
  • Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS)
  • Special Education & the English Language Learners 
  • Skills & Strategies for Positive Learning Environments 
  • IDEA Part C to Part B Compliance Guidelines 

Contact: Loretta Garcia

TAP Director
(505) 344-5470 ext 153
lgarcia@ces.org