Current Topics

• The following Special Education Rule became effective February 29, 2012
• Special Education Rule (effective February 29, 2012)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides that a primary focus of Federal and State monitoring shall be on “improving educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities.” New Mexico stakeholders participated in a results discussion on October 6, 2011. The plan that was developed and approved by the IDEA advisory panel is highlighted below.

• New Mexico’s Results Description
• New Mexico’s Results Action Plan
• OSEP Letter of Support for New Mexico’s Plan

Performance

Part B State Annual Performance Report APR for Special Education: FFY 2010 (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011)
Updated April 17, 2012

FFY 2005-2012 State Performance Plan for Special Education
Updated April 17, 2012

New Mexico's FFY 2009 Annual Determination
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Best Practices to Consider When Developing IEP's for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Memo: Best Practices to Consider When Developing Individualized Education Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• IEP Checklist Considerations - Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorders Considerations Definitions

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