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 Policy
Special Education Resources for Parents - PDF Format
Special Education Faculty and Staff
Director:
- Dr. Steve Eckert, Director of Inclusion and Supports
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:
- Melanie Favela, MS Special Education EA
- Gema Tarango, MS Special Education EA
- Joseph Perea, HS Special Education EA
- Marilu Ugalde, MS Special Education EA
- Benjamin Fowler, HS Special Education EA