In the state of New Mexico, gifted education falls under the Special Education Department. Students are identified through a referral and evaluation process. Programs are developed for each student through the Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.). Gifted services are provided through a variety of classroom models.

Go to Gifted Resources for further information on

• General Information
• Frequently Asked Questions from parents
• Teacher Resources
• The Gifted Handbook
• The Gifted Curriculum Guide

or to http://www.ped.state.nm.us/Humanities/Gifted/index.html for resources from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

Pam Sutcliffe - Liaison for Gifted
City Center 200 West
855-9938    sutcliffe@aps.edu

For questions regarding new teacher support for teachers of the gifted:
PJ Sedillo - Elementary Level
Montgomery Complex
880-8249 ext. 119    sedillo_p@aps.edu

Jan Bodnar - Secondary Level
Montgomery Complex
880-8249 ext. 131    bodnar@aps.edu

Mike Osborn - Secondary Level
Montgomery Complex
880-8249 ext. 138     

Alternate Assessment Team (FTAP)
City Center 540 West
881-0840 ext. 1
Kathy Swanson     swanson_k@aps.edu

Russ Riekeman     riekeman@aps.edu

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