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, Special Education Consultant
Faculty:
- Sean Ottmer, Gifted Teacher
- Abbie Martinez, MS Special Education Teacher
- Janelle Michel, MS Special Education Teacher
- Robert Baca, HS Special Education Teacher
- Nancy Douglas, MS Special Education Teacher
- Elyse Magat, HS Special Education Teacher
- Louise Montoya, 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
- Diana Garcia, MS Special Education EA
- Gema Tarango, MS Special Education EA
- Joseph Perea, HS Special Education EA
- Benjamin Fowler, HS Special Education EA
Special Education Resources for Parents - PDF Format


Special Education Policy (click to expand)