Special Education Procedural Directives
The purpose of this document is to inform and direct Albuquerque Public Schools personnel about requirements for special education. Albuquerque Public Schools personnel should follow the guidance outlined in this procedural directive to the extent that such guidance is consistent with the IDEA and its implementing regulations, state statutes and regulations, and does not impose a requirement that is not otherwise imposed by federal and/or state law.
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Definitions for the Special Education Procedural Directives
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1 - Child Find
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2 - Developmental Preschool Programs
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3A - Parent, Including Foster and Surrogate Parent
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3B - Prior Written Notice
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3C - Consent
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3D - Parent Participation in Meetings
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3E - Confidentiality of Information
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3F - Unilateral Placement by Parents of Children in Private Schools at Public Expense
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3G - Independent Educational Evaluations
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3H - Prohibition on Mandatory Medication
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3I - Conflict Resolution at the Lowest Possible Level
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3J - State-Level Complaint Procedures
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3K - Due Process Hearings
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4- Full and Individual Evaluation
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5 - Disabilities - Exceptionalities
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6A - IEP Team Membership and Participants
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6B - Excusal of IEP Team Members
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6C - Special Factors
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6D - Student Profile
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6E - Transition Services
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6F - Graduation Planning
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6G - Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, Annual Goals and Measuring Progress
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6H - Special Education and Related Services
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6I - Supplementary Aids and Services
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6J - State- and District-Wide Assessments
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6K - Extended School Year (ESY) Services
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7 - Least Restrictive Environment
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8 - Discipline of Students With Disabilities / Behavior
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Notice of Procedural Safeguards