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STAFF:
Cathy Jones
Executive Director
cathyj (at) recixnm.org
Dahn Freed
Child Find Coordinator
dahn (at) recixnm.org
Karen Chism
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
karen (at) recixnm.org Kristine
Noel
Professional Development Facilitator
kknoel (at) comcast.net
Carma
Patterson
Occupational Therapist
carmap (at) recixnm.org
Evelyn
Sanchez
Medicaid Technician
evelyn (at) recixnm.org
Jennifer Washnok
Educational Diagnostician
Jennifer.washnok (at) recixnm.org
1400 Sudderth
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Phone: 505-257-2368
Fax: 505-257-2141
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Region IX provides broad-based and
comprehensive educational services to support children, families,
member school districts and communities. Direct services include early
identification and intervention services for children, support for
preschool and school age students with special needs, support for
students to transition into the post-secondary setting, and technical
assistance for member districts in the areas of regulatory compliance,
service delivery, program implementation and professional growth.
• Child Find:
Child Find screenings are conducted to help districts identify students
who might be in need of early intervention services. Comprehensive
screenings provide valuable information to schools and families
regarding the developmental needs of children. Free developmental
screenings are provided in collaboration with communities and member
school districts through REC IX to help locate, identify, and evaluate
children with developmental delays or disabilities ages birth through
21. Collaboration between community resources, early childhood program
providers, and school districts increases the efficiency of services to
children and families and maximizes their educational support.
• Related Services:
REC IX supports the provision of related services for special education
programs for member districts. Related service personnel provide
supports that are required to assist a child with a disability to
benefit from special education instruction. Related services include
speech/language pathology, audiology services, physical and
occupational therapy, psychological services, early identification and
assessment of disabilities in children, vocational rehabilitation
counseling, orientation and mobility services, and nursing services.
• Post-Secondary Transition:
The outcome of the post-secondary transition service is to provide
young adults with the necessary skills to become successful adult
citizens. Transition services are incorporated into special education
programming and focus on supporting students to achieve their vision
for the future. REC IX staff members provide training in the
development of transition services within school districts and also
serve as liaisons with outside agencies to facilitate successful
transitions.
• Special Education Compliance:
Special education services are determined based on federal and state
regulations. REC IX staff works closely with school districts to ensure
implementation of Student Assistance Teams to support appropriate
identification of students suspected of having a disability. If a
disability is suspected, a full and individual evaluation is completed
by licensed school staff. REC IX provides targeted professional
development and technical assistance to support staff in conducting
full and comprehensive individual evaluations. If a student is
determined to be eligible for special education, an Individualized
Education Program (IEP) is developed. The IEP is the legal document
that outlines the support for students in special education. REC IX
staff members provide technical assistance in the development,
implementation, and interpretation of the IEP process for families and
staff.
• Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS):
EPSS is the district document which identifies need based on school
data and outlines plans for improving student success. REC IX staff
work closely with member districts to support data-driven
decision-making and resulting evidence-based instructional supports.
Regional, district and individual staff support are provided based on
identified needs.
• Professional Development:
REC IX provides training support for mentorship, three-tiered licensure
and dossier development, Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act,
reporting suspected abuse and neglect, and educational regulation
requirements.
For further information about educational services offered through REC IX contact:
Cathy Jones/ Executive Director
Dahn Freed/Child Find Coordinator
Phone: (575) 257-2368
Fax: (575) 257-2141
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EDUCATIONAL
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AUTISM TRAINING RESOURCES: (NEW)
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NM
Technical Evaluation
& Assessment Manual (TEAM)
The state manual &
reproducible forms can be downloaded from the state site here.
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NMTEAM
Forms
Adapted for RECIX here.
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