Loretta Director of TAP

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.

Technical Assistance Program (TAP), Hot Topic On Demand Library Recorded Presentation Webinars 


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TAP April 2025 Registration Flyers
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Support Student Movement in New Activities, Environments & Settings Tuesday, April 1, 2025
IDEA Part C to Part B Compliance Guidelines Wednesday, April 2, 2025
ALL DAY Presentation: Visual Supports Across ALL Settings Thursday, April 3, 2025
Section 504 Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The “New” Gifted IEP: Spotlight on Schedule of Service & Specially Designed Instruction Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Transition Planning 101: Developing Quality Transition Plans Thursday, April 10, 2025
Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS): What is it and what should it look like? Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Learning Strategies to Improve Memory, Attention, Organization, & Additional Executive Function Skills! Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Instructional Methods to Meet the Needs of Special Education English Language Learners Thursday, April 24, 2025
Skills & Strategies for Positive Learning Environments & Meaningful Student Engagement Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Transitioning to Summer: Strategies for Students & Their Parents Wednesday, April 30, 2025

TAP March 2025 Guidance Articles
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Compliance Corner by Cindy Soo Hoo
“is it Hit or Miss Regarding Your Prior Written Notice? (Part 2 of 4)”
The Reading Room: Tips and Tricks for Struggling Readers by Chris Fox and Jessica Powell “Understanding the Difference Between Dyslexia Screeners and Diagnostic Testing”
The Teacher Toolbox, Resources to Meet the Diverse Needs of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by Margaret Wood “Supporting Sensory Processing via Brain & Body Breaks: A worthy investment of time & energy”
Dear Ms. M., Gifted Questions Answered by Kate Morris “Why is it important to protect the rights of gifted students?”
From Chaos to Calm by Rene Rohrer
“Declarative Language as an Intervention for the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers”

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

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

Contact us

Our office

10601 Research Rd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Phone

(505) 344-5470

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