Special Education Department

Services Provided

The Special Education Department provides a continuum of services designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Services include:

• Resource support in reading and mathematics, including specialized instruction to address reading disabilities such as difficulties with phonological processing, decoding, fluency, and comprehension
• Life Skills programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels
• Inclusion services across all grade levels
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• School Social Work services
• School Psychological services
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations conducted by a school psychologist and/or educational diagnostician to determine eligibility for special education and related services

STUDENT RECORDS: All requests for student records may be submitted via fax to: (505) 454-5716


Mission

The mission of the Special Education Department is to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education through individualized, high-quality instruction and related services in the least restrictive environment, in partnership with families and school staff.

The Special Education Department values collaboration, professionalism, and a shared commitment to student success. We welcome educators and related service providers who are passionate about supporting students with diverse needs to consider joining our team.

Department Staff

Marie Martinez
Special Education Coordinator
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Rosanne Dimas
Administrative Assistant
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Department Office:

901 Douglas Ave. Las Vegas, NM 87701

Related Service Providers

Verlee Garcia
Speech Therapist
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Brandon Gallegos
School Social Worker
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Eva Romero
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Jeannie Rubin
Educational Diagnostician
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Special Education Teachers

Educational Assistants