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School Mission: We are a community that believes all children are valuable and will learn when we surround them with positive relationships, clear expectations, and high quality instruction.
Special Education Team Vision: We are committed to teaching the whole child, mind and heart, by utilizing evidence based, quality teaching materials and methods, trauma informed and restorative practices, and by building relationships with families.
Welcome to Colinas del Norte Special Education Services
Welcome to Colinas del Norte Special Education Services
This is where you can find all things about Special Education: IEPs, designated services, speech therapy, parent and student rights, disability information, and more. The Special Education point of contact is the SEIL- Special Education Instructional Leader. Scroll to the bottom for contact information. Please take a look around and feel free reach out with any questions or concerns!
Looking for information about 504?
Our Counselors manage 504 unless your child has an IEP. If your child has an IEP with 505 accommodations, talk to the SEIL.
Gr. 1, 3, 5: Shelly Davila (505) 962-4513 or Shelly.Davila@rrps.net
Gr. K, 2, 4: Samantha Abeyta (505) 962-4479 Samantha.Abeyta@rrps.net
Special Education Topics
Click the links below
Special Education Process Roadmap MDT-EDT-IEP
Child Find: We are obligated to look for, find, and evaluate children who may need special education. This is for all children, birth to age 21, and those who are homeschooled, in private school, migrant, or without homes.
Office of Special Education Ombud: Provides support navigating the special education system in New Mexico
La Oficina de la Ombud de Educacion Especial: Brindamos apoyo integral para las personas que navegan por el sistema de educacion especial en Nuevo Méjico
Contacts
Case Managers/SE Teachers
Kindergarten: Melissa Meijers
1st Grade: Liza Valencia
2nd Grade:
3rd Grade:
4th Grade: Molina Estrada & Karen Belton
5th Grade: Lindsey Chavez
Small Group: Tammy Redman
Small Group: Sara Chacon
Medically Fragile: Dawn Selberg
Literacy Specialist: Arilyn Konetzni
Teacher of the Gifted: Katie Chant
Related Service & Other Providers
Speech Language Pathologist: Brynn Soens
Speech Language Pathologist:
Speech Language Pathologist: Allison Pearson
SE Social Worker:
Active Links Coming Soon!
Educator since 2002
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas
M.Ed. in Special Education; Emotional Behavioral Disorders from the University of North Texas
Graduate Certificates:
-Behavioral Specialist
-Principal as Instructional Leader
Hello! I'm Laura Adams, the Special Education Instructional Leader at Colinas. The SEIL is responsible for coordinating meetings and ensuring that all IEPs and related documents are complete, correct, and compliant with both federal and state laws. I also monitor our SE (Special Education) programming here at Colinas to confirm that all students are receiving their designated services. I have the privilege of collaborating as an instructional coach with an amazing team of special education teachers and educational assistants (EAs), who work tirelessly to provide equitable access to all opportunities at Colinas del Norte.
On a personal note, I have 3 grown children and 3 fantastic grandchildren- with another due in December! I moved to New Mexico from Texas in 2024 and feel an incredible connection to this land and people. I'm so happy to be here! I enjoy reading, historical sites, crystals, some crafting/sewing, cats, and a bit of hiking now and then.
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