The New Mexico Public Education Department – Office of Special Education is pleased to announce its 2025 fall special education law conference.

Dates: October 22 and 23, 2025

Location: Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Overview

The presenters from Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. are legal experts who will provide participants with the latest in compliance guidance, best practices, and legal insight in areas that impact special education and IDEA funded programs.

More about the Attorneys

Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for school-based teams, including district and school administrators, special and general education teachers, and related service providers. This is a repeat of the 2024 Fall Special Education Conference, so preference will be given to those who did not attend in the fall.

Any member of a New Mexico LEA district/charter or state agency interested in learning more about special education law may also attend.

*If you are not a member of a New Mexico LEA or state agency and would like to attend, please complete this form. You will be notified when it is determined if space is or is not available. Priority will be given to the target audience (see above). Lodging is not available for private parties. We appreciate your interest.

Topics

Participants will be provided with up-to-date information on special education’s hottest topics.

This year’s final agenda is forthcoming, but the conference will include:

  • a wide range of legal topics related to special education program implementation presented by Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C.

Lodging

Due to limited availability, lodging will be determined by NMPED – OSE. Final determinations regarding lodging accommodations at no cost will be communicated no later than October 3.

Participants are advised to arrange alternative lodging accommodations as a contingency, should they not be selected to receive lodging.

If you have questions, please contact High Plains REC. Email Marisa Aguirre or Brandon Hightree, or call High Plains REC at 575-445-7090.