Special Education Leadership Series

This virtual series of professional learning sessions equipped leaders with the tools to enhance special education services in their districts. Participants explored how data tracking supported student progress, ensured compliance with IDEA, and drove continuous improvement. A key focus was on defining the roles of the IEP Team in developing effective, individualized plans to lead with inclusion. Participants enhanced their leadership capacity and made a lasting difference in the lives of New Mexico’s students. Explore the resources below to learn more.

Objectives

  • Identify key IDEA compliance deadlines and responsibilities that guide special education service delivery.

  • Understand the full process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, implementation, and annual review.

  • Define the roles and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers, administrators, and specialists as members of the IEP team.

  • Apply strategies to support effective IEP meetings—before, during, and after the meeting.

  • Explore best practices for engaging families, professionals, and community members in the IEP process, with a focus on collaboration and advocacy.

  • Recognize how data collection and tracking tools support both student progress monitoring and IDEA compliance.

Training Materials

Principal Leadership: Empowering Principals to Lead in Special Education

Superintendent Leadership: Guiding Leader in Special Education

Embracing Special Education: A School Board Members Role