The New Mexico Public Education Department – Office of Special Education is pleased to announce its 2026 spring special education law conference.

Dates: February 23-24, 2026

Location: Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Overview

The presenters from Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos, 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 & De Los Santos, P.C.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for school-based teams, including district and school administrators, special and general education teachers, educational diagnosticians, school psychologists, school-based social workers, and other related service providers and evaluators. 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, your registration will be reviewed. You will be notified once it has been determined whether space is available.

Priority registration will be given to the target audience. Please note that lodging will not be provided for private parties. We appreciate your interest.

Topics

This conference will provide participants 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.

Lodging

Lodging is limited and will be provided as per the registration timestamp. You will be notified of your status as soon as the capacity is met. Participants are advised to arrange alternative lodging accommodations as a contingency.

*All travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/district.

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