Dispute Resolution, Special Education Office, New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED)

Programs: Gifted Education

Gifted Education in New Mexico is under the umbrella of Special Education. A gifted child in this state is defined as a school-age person who intellectual ability paired with subject matter aptitude/achievement, creativity/divergent thinking, or problem-solving/critical thinking is so outstanding that a properly constituted Individual Education Plan (IEP) team decides special education services are required to meet the child's educational needs.

Each district is responsible for finding children who meet the criteria for services and have a demonstrated need and providing appropriate service. All of the applicable rules for children with disabilities apply to gifted children with two exceptions:

child find in private schools, home schooled children, those enrolled in state supported schools, or children in detention and correctional facilities; and

the provisions afforded children with disabilities regarding disciplinary changes of placement.

News

2006-07 Application for the Javits Grant for Gifted Education is available here.

Careers and Colleges (pdf): A list of potential websites for students and teachers to explore regarding career exploration and college selection. Many other resources are available for those who wish to explore the internet further.

Determination of Factors (pdf): Guidance to the Student Assistance Team (SAT) on the Determination of Factors for students who are individually referred for gifted services. Please refer to the PED Rules, 6.31.2.12(E)(2), for further clarification of the process for students who are determined to have factors.

The district gifted advisory committee chart (MS Excel document) is now available online. This information is due to the Special Education Office by September 30, 2005.

Gifted Resources

Links

This site is Bobby AAA approved.