News & Announcements

GMCS information on possible inclement weather and other situations on virtual school days

DVR and ABLEnow will present from 6 to 7 p.m. on January 11, on the subject of how stipends impact SSA and Medicaid benefits, and how families can save/invest money without losing eligibility these programs. Work Study/OJT teachers, students and families may attend these presentations in person in the library at 345 Basilio (formerly Rocky View Elementary), or may attend remotely using TEAMS (linked here):

Please join us for a Virtual GATE Advisory Council Meeting from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Use the link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmI2MGVlYTQtMTNjMC00M2FiLWEwNDctNmM4MWM2NWEzYjhi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228d79054d-d76e-4152-a2fd-ce2ea1b621af%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b73a61b9-bb21-440f-81a2-1f2453d34c0b%22%7d

Parents please use the Document below to access information about Gallup McKinley County Schools Tier III/Layer III Intervention Programs and Supports for students with disabilities.

Right Click on the link you want to view and choose "Open Hyperlink" to watch the video.

GMCS is committed to the utilization of evidence based interventions including the most advanced technological tools available to schools for the provision of academic and therapeutic supports.

Positive Behavior Supports
Unique Learning System for Low Incidence Disabilities
IXL Reading & Math Interventions
IXL Real-Time Diagnostics
RoboKind ASD Support Robots
OSMO Interactive Learning Tools

If you have questions about any of these fantastic tools please contact the Services for Exceptional Students Office at 505-721-1800.

DVR and ABLEnow presented from 6 to 7 p.m. on January 11, 2022 on the subject of how stipends impact SSA and Medicaid benefits, and how families can save/invest money without losing eligibility these programs. Work Study/OJT teachers, students and families may now view this presentation virtually at their leisure.
Please use the link below:
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/368d5500-e060-46ee-a9ab-12854a097818

Please click on the link below for a 12 minute presentation on Parent Procedural Safeguards under IDEA. The virtual presentation will be available beginning Wednesday, November 17, 2021 and can be played anytime after that date for as many times as parents may need. This short presentation provides highlights of parent/student rights under IDEA.

Additional parent resources and events for the support of students with disabilities can be found on the Parents Reaching Out Home Page: https://parentsreachingout.org/events/

Please join us for a virtual/online live question and answer session with Autism expert Dr. Andrew Egel. Parents are encouraged to join us via Microsoft TEAMS to discuss any concerns or ask any questions related to their student, as well as interact with other families that have similar situations in and out of the school environment.

This is for parents of students participating in the GMCS On-the-Job Training and Work Study Programs to explain possible impact on SSA Benefits for students receiving stipends.