Special Education
South Valley Academy provides a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to all students who are accepted through our lottery, according to New Mexico State and Federal laws.
South Valley Academy adheres to an inclusive model of education. Special education services are provided within the general education setting by accommodating and modifying curriculum and, as determined by Individualized Education Programs, through in-class support of a special education teacher and/or educational assistant. Special education services are also available during office hours and at other times as determined according to the needs of students.
Special Education Faculty and Staff
Oversight:
- Josephine Caproni, Inclusion and Supports Director
Faculty:
- Angela Gabaldon, Special Education Coordinator
- Sean Ottmer, Gifted Teacher
- Julia Garcia, HS Special Education Teacher
- Ken Lairsey, HS Special Education Teacher
- Janelle Michel, MS Special Education Teacher
- Nancy Douglas, MS Special Education Teacher
- Elyse Magat, HS Special Education Teacher
Education Assistants:
- Ana Diaz, HS Special Education EA
- Perla Duarte, MS Special Education EA
- Melanie Favela, MS Special Education EA
- Alejandra Garcia, MS Special Education EA
- Roy Lev-Ran, MS Special Education EA
- Gema Tarango, MS Special Education EA
- Joseph Perea, HS Special Education EA
Special Education Resources for Parents - PDF Format
Special Education Policy (click to expand)