Loretta Garcia TAP Coordinator TAP Hotline

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Technical Assistant Program (TAP): Empowering Special Education Professional Development Loretta Garcia TAP Coordinator lgarcia@ces.org TAP Hotline 505-985-8454 Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Overview: The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) was developed in 2015 by Cooperative Educational Services (CES) in an effort to decrease Special Education Litigation. TAP provides educators in New Mexico the opportunity to receive specialized consultation, training & technical assistance in topics related to Special Education. Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Goals: Develop quality, compliant & effective IEP’s (Individual Education Programs) Improve the knowledge base in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and NMAC (New Mexico Administrative Code) Improve delivery of Special Education services Provide information on current trends in Special Education & litigation Problem-solve on potential litigation occurring on school campuses Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Services Include: Workshops (full or half day) on requested Special Education topics School site visits, file reviews, classroom & student observations Workshops provided in select & requested sites throughout the school year Created By Loretta Garica 2018

Common Issues Leading to Legal Action: Autism Behavior Failure to Identify Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Created By Loretta Garica 2018

Topics provided by TAP Consultants: TAP Consultants have experience and expertise in a variety of Special Education Topics: Special Education & IEP Compliance Autism (Social Communication, Sensory Integration, Visual Schedules) Behavior (FBA’s & BIP’s, Behavior Management Strategies) Transition Services (IDEA Definition of Transition, Post Secondary Goals, Indicator 13) Discipline (Manifestation Determination Review, 10 Day Rule, In-School Suspension) Psychological & Educational Assessment Support Understanding 504 Plans Student Assistance Team (SAT) & Review Evaluation Data (REED) Dyslexia, Multisensory Reading Instruction Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Topics Presented Fall of 2018 IDEA, Legal Compliance for Administrators; Relevant Topics for Administrators & Special Education Leaders Writing a Compliant & Effective IEP & Writing Compliant IEP Goals Student Assistant Team (SAT) Essentials for School Personnel Review Evaluation Data (REED) Process for Teachers Everything You Wanted to Know about Transition but Were Afraid to Ask, Transition 101, Transition Strategies Investing in the Future: How to Create & Implement Quality Transition Plans & Programs for Students Interpreting Diagnostic Testing for Educators & How Multiple Intelligences Impacts Special Needs Learners Avoiding Power Struggles: Prevention & Intervention Techniques Created by Loretta Garcia 2018

TAP Topics Presented Fall of 2018- continued Writing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA’s) & Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP’s) Autism Tool Box; Visual Strategies (Make and Take), Social Skill Support, Structured Teaching, Sensory Self-Regulation Take a Mental Health Day; Emotionally Disturbed vs. Socially Maladjusted & Mental Illness in the Classroom Guidelines in Developing a 504 Plan Dyslexia & Multisensory Reading Instruction, The Basis of Reading Instruction Accommodations and Modifications in the Classroom The Effective Classroom, Creating a Learning Environment that Supports Student Engagement in Learning Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Indicators of Success: Yearly reports indicate a decrease in Special Education litigation/settlements throughout the state TAP training & services are highly requested & supported by Superintendents, Special Education Directors, Principals & Teachers in the state District Charter Schools reported passing compliance checks on IEP completion (meeting timelines) due to utilizing TAP support In 2017, TAP provided professional development to over 2,000 educators across New Mexico. The need & request for TAP training & services continues to increase yearly! Created By Loretta Garica 2018

TAP Coordinator Contact Information: Please call or email for additional information regarding TAP services and/or topics. Loretta Garcia TAP Coordinator TAP Hotline (Cell), 505-985-8454 Albuquerque, New Mexico lgarcia@ces.org Created By Loretta Garica 2018