Parents Reaching Out

🎒📚 Wishing all of our students an amazing school year! 🍎✨

Whether you’re starting kindergarten, heading to middle school, beginning high school, or taking the next step after graduation, we hope this year is filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and opportunities to shine.

📸 We’d love to celebrate with you! Share your first day of school photo (or any back-to-school picture) in the comments. We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces!

Remember, you don’t have to navigate the school year alone. Parents Reaching Out is here to support students and families every step of the way with resources, training, information, and one-on-one support.

Here’s to a fantastic school year! We’re cheering you on! 💙🍎

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Have questions about the DDSD waiver allocation process?

The New Mexico Health Care Authority's Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) is here to help. Join our free virtual Allocation Office Hours to get answers about the allocation process, learn about DD and Mi Via Waiver programs, and better understand available services and supports.

Upcoming Office Hours
📅 Aug. 11 & 25
📅 Sept. 8 & 22
🕛 12 to 1 p.m. (MT)

🔗Link in the comments or scan the QR code.
📞 Need help joining? Call 505-630-9555 for assistance.

We look forward to helping you connect with the information and resources you need.

Sensory Friendly Hours are coming up on Friday, August 14th from 5:30-7:30 pm!

What to expect:
✨ Limited attendance; reserve tickets ahead of time
✨ Sensory kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget tools, timers, and more)
✨ Reduced noise and light
✨ A calming space for sensory breaks

Reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/2ssdpmtf

A huge thank you to Old Town Catering Company for stepping in to provide breakfast and lunch for our New Mexico Public Education Department State Advisory Panel for Special Education retreat!

Your generosity helped us care for the dedicated volunteers who give their time to improve educational opportunities for students with disabilities across New Mexico.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to our community.

Old Town Catering Co is local to Albuquerque and has been serving our communities for over 10 years. Thank you for making a difference!

Next weekend is the state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday, when retailers can choose to deduct gross receipts taxes on certain school items. See more details at https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260724_Back-to-school-tax-free-weekend-happening-July-31-Aug.-2.pdf.