Links to Resources on Other Web Sites

Information is an essential tool for informed decision-making. This section helps families and their partners in the systems around us as they gather information to best meet their needs.

Federal Agencies & Projects
In this section, you will find links to the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Special Education Programs and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and other agencies. Use these links to find out about No Child Left Behind, IDEA 2004 and other laws that cover early intervention, education and health care.
New Mexico Resources
Our state offers many resources for families and children. Use the links in this section to New Mexico government agencies, advocacy organizations, service providers and many more.
Family Involvement
Information is a powerful tool that all families can use to help their children be healthy, strong and ready to learn. Systems that involve parents as partners help create positive outcomes for every child. Links in this section offer great resources for families, professionals and others who want to make a difference in the future.
Behavior
Links in this section connect families, educators and other professionals with tools and positive strategies to address behavior issues that may impact the lives of children and young adults in today’s world.
Health Care Access
Quality health care is a concern for each of us. Use links in this section to find information that will help you navigate the health care system and understand health care options.
Inclusion
The section is filled with resources and strategies for families, schools and service providers that focus on ways to celebrate diversity and create inclusive environments for all children and youth.
Disability Awareness & Resources
Use the links in this section to learn how people first language and actions of acceptance create caring communities for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Sites offer resources, advocacy tools and much more.
Education (Preschool, K-12, and Beyond)
The links in this section connect families, educators and others with great strategies that promote family involvement, quality instruction and safe schools for student success.
Special Education
Resources in this section are designed for families of children who are (or may be) eligible for early intervention and/or special education services covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Topics cover differentiated instruction, support services, post-secondary transition planning, student discipline, inclusion and others.
Reading
Reading is a gateway skill that our children need to be successful in school and in life. Use the links in this section to find tips for building early literacy skills in young children and ways to provide high quality reading programs in schools using research-based practices.