Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
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
TAP May 2025 Registration Flyers
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TAP April 2025 Guidance Articles
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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
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