State of New Mexico Public Education Department

Buyer seeks qualified providers to deliver IDEA B State Level Activity Services for New Mexico school districts. Services include technical assistance, personnel preparation, professional development, and positive behavioral interventions and supports implementation. The provider will work with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to improve compliance with federal special education regulations and enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Providers must demonstrate expertise in IDEA Part B requirements and capacity to deliver services across selected geographic regions.

• 4/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Deliver professional development tailored to LEA needs focusing on compliance
• Provide support for IDEA Data Center (IDC) indicators implementation
• Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) for students with disabilities
• Conduct technical assistance for LEAs found non-compliant via monitoring reviews
• Deliver personnel preparation programs including workshops and certification courses
• Develop capacity building strategies to improve academic outcomes for children with disabilities
• Establish data collection practices to improve intervention effectiveness
• Address disproportionate representation in special education categories
• Support LEAs with Child Find compliance
• Assist with early childhood and secondary transition requirements
• Develop trauma-informed practices implementation
• Implement multi-layered systems of support (MLSS)
• Foster collaboration among LEAs and stakeholders
• Ensure service delivery meets cultural and linguistic needs of communities
• Monitor staff and subcontractor compliance with IDEA Part B requirements
• Conduct needs assessments for LEAs
• Support LEAs with specialized instruction delivery
• Address suspension/expulsion practices for students with disabilities
• Provide tiered training for non-compliant LEAs
• Help LEAs implement evidence-based interventions effectively