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.

Definitions for the Special Education Procedural Directives
1 - Child Find
2 - Developmental Preschool Programs
3A - Parent, Including Foster and Surrogate Parent
3B - Prior Written Notice
3C - Consent
3D - Parent Participation in Meetings
3E - Confidentiality of Information
3F - Unilateral Placement by Parents of Children in Private Schools at Public Expense
3G - Independent Educational Evaluations
3H - Prohibition on Mandatory Medication
3I - Conflict Resolution at the Lowest Possible Level
3J - State-Level Complaint Procedures
3K - Due Process Hearings
4- Full and Individual Evaluation
5 - Disabilities - Exceptionalities
6A - IEP Team Membership and Participants
6B - Excusal of IEP Team Members
6C - Special Factors
6D - Student Profile
6E - Transition Services
6F - Graduation Planning
6G - Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, Annual Goals and Measuring Progress
6H - Special Education and Related Services
6I - Supplementary Aids and Services
6J - State- and District-Wide Assessments
6K - Extended School Year (ESY) Services
7 - Least Restrictive Environment
8 - Discipline of Students With Disabilities / Behavior
Notice of Procedural Safeguards