Academics

 

Gifted and Talented Program

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2014 Gifted & Talented Self-Review Form Download
Backgrounder - About the Gifted Program Download
Backgrounder - Certification of Talented Teachers Download
Backgrounder - Overview of Gifted Program Download
Brochure - Characteristics of Gifted Children Download
Brochure - Rights of Gifted and Talented Students Download
Checklist - Academically Gifted Download
Gifted and Talented FAQ Download
Gifted Students Rights Handbook Download
Gifted Students Rights Handbook - Chinese Download
Gifted Students Rights Handbook - Spanish Download
Gifted Students Rights Handbook - Vietnamese Download
IEP Forms Gifted Talented 2016 Download
Policy - Excerpt from Bulletin 1508 about Gifted and Talented Download

 

Students with Disabilities


INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEP) 


PARENT NOTIFICATION LETTERS

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2018-2019 SER IEP User Guide Version 1.0 Download
2020-2021 IEP Form Download
IEP Training Module 1 Download
IEP Training Module 2 Download
IEP Training Module 3 Download
IEP Training Module 4 Download
K-12 IEP Form Download
LEAP 2025 Accommodations and Accessibility Features User Guide Download
Reevaluation Data Review Guidance Download
Reevaluation Data Review Sample Printout Download
Reevaluation Data Review TLS Slides Download
Reevaluation Waiver Informational Webinar Download
Reevaluation Data Review Webinar (June 2021)

Reevaluation Waiver Informational Webinar
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Initial Evaluation Download
Initial Evaluation - Arabic Download
Initial Evaluation - French Download
Initial Evaluation - Simplified Chinese Download
Initial Evaluation - Spanish Download
Initial Evaluation - Traditional Chinese Download
Initial Evaluation - Vietnamese Download
Official Parent Notice Letter Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Arabic Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - French Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Spanish Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Traditional Chinese Download
Official Parent Notice Letter - Vietnamese Download


​SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED BULLETINS/POLICY GUIDELINES

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2018-2019 High Cost Services Plan Download
2021-2022 High Cost Services State Plan Download
ACT 303 1.05.2018 Reporting Form Download
Act 303 Implementation Procedures Download
Early Resolution Process Download
IHE Advisory Partner Application SPDG Download
Louisiana Department of Education Surrogate Parent Policy Manual Download
Seclusion and Restraint Guidance for Developing LEA Guidelines Download

Bulletin 1530 - Louisiana’s IEP Handbook for Students with Exceptionalities

Bulletin 1706 - Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act

Bulletin 1508 - Pupil Appraisal Handbook

Bulletin 127 - LEAP Connect Assessment, Louisiana Connectors for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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ADDITIONAL DISABILITY RELATED RESOURCES


DYSLEXIA

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A Guide to Dyslexia in Louisiana Download
Bulletin 1903 Webinar 2021 Download
Dyslexia and Related Disorders Checklist Download
Dyslexia FAQ Download
Marino Dyslexia Bill Reporting Guidance Download
Bulletin 1903: Louisiana Handbook for Students with Dyslexia

Bulletin 1903 Updates Webinar (August 2021)


SECTION 504 

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Section 504 Overview and the Individual Accommodation Plan August 2016 Download
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Frequently Asked Questions


RELATED SERVICES 

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Determining Eligibility for Adapted Physical Education Download
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy in Louisiana Schools Download
School-Based Nursing Services in Louisiana Schools, Updated December 2024 Download


COMMUNICATION SUPPORT

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Act 250 Guidance Download
Tools for Developing Communication Plans Download


RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS


LINKAGES TO DISABILITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

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Completing IEPs for Students Transitioning from EBAE to UEB Code Download
Louisiana VI-UEB Technology Survey Download
Resources for Braille Books Download
National Reading Media Assessment
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Louisiana Based Disability Resources Download
Supporting Students with Disabilities Helpful Websites Download
Interagency Assistance Request Process-Request Form Download
Identifying and Supporting English Learners (ELs) with Disabilities Guidance



​PARENT INFORMATION

 

HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

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2022-2023 Louisiana Back-to-School Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities Download
Louisiana Department of Education Dispute Resolution Comparison Chart Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Arabic Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Chinese Mainland Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Chinese Taiwan Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - French Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Portuguese Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Spanish Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Urdu Download
Louisiana's Educational Rights of Children with Disabilities (2020) - Vietnamese Download
Resources for Parents of Students with Disabilities Download
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Graduation Resources for Students with Disabilities Download
Individual Graduation Plan (LEAP Connect) Fillable Form Download
Overview of Pathways to Graduation for Students with Disabilities Download
Planning Appropriate High School Experiences for Students Eligible for Alternate Assessment Download
Post-School Transition Survey Download
Special Education - Addendum 1 Guidance Download
Special Education Course Codes (May 2015) - LAA1 Download
Special Education Guidance for High School Students Download

 

April Dunn Act Resources

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April Dunn Act - 2022 Teacher Leader Summit Presentation Download
April Dunn Act - A Parent Guide to Understanding the Law Download
April Dunn Act - An Alternate Means to Graduation for Students with Disabilities Download
April Dunn Act - Developing Procedures for Effective Implementation Download
April Dunn Act - Emma and the University Graduation Pathway Download
April Dunn Act - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Download
April Dunn Act - Goal Summary Form Instructions Download
April Dunn Act - IEP Checklist Download
April Dunn Act - Malik and the Jump Start Graduation Pathway Download
April Dunn Act - Sample Individualized Performance Criteria Download
April Dunn Act - Self-Assessment Guide Download
April Dunn Act - Understanding the Self-Assessment Guide - Section One Download
April Dunn Act - Understanding the Self-Assessment Guide - Section Two Download
April Dunn Act - Understanding the Self-Assessment Tool - Section Two Recording Download
April Dunn Act- Understanding the Self Assessment Tool - Section Three Download
Checklist for Creating April Dunn Act Procedures Download



SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS MEETING AND WEBINAR MATERIALS

 
Special Education Advisory Panel

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2022-2023 GT Coordinators Meeting - Back to School Reminders Download
SPED Leader Call September 2022 Download

Due Process Hearing Decisions

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2022-23 DPH Decision List Download
2021-22 DPH Decision List Download
2020-21 DPH Decision List Download
2019-20 DPH Decision List Download
2018-19 DPH Decision List Download
2017-18 DPH Decision List Download
2016-17 DPH Decision List Download
2015-16 DPH Decision List Download
2014-15 DPH Decision List Download
2013-14 DPH Decision List Download
2012-13 DPH Decision List Download
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Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Overview Download
SEAP Member Vacancy Announcement and Application Download
SEAP Materials September 2022 Download
SEAP Agenda September 2022 Download
SEAP Materials June 2022 Download
SEAP Agenda June 2022 Download
SEAP Materials March 2022 Download
SEAP Agenda March 2022 Download
SEAP Materials February 2022 Download
SEAP Agenda February 2022 Download
SEAP Materials November 2021 Download
SEAP Agenda November 2021 Download
SEAP Materials September 2021 Download
SEAP Materials September 2021 Download
SEAP Agenda September 2021 Download
SEAP Agenda March 2021 Download
SEAP Materials March 2021 Download
SEAP Materials February 2021 Download
SEAP Agenda February 2021 Download
SEAP 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Download
SEAP Agenda November 2020 Download
SEAP Materials November 2020 Download
SEAP Materials September 2020 Download
SEAP Agenda September 2020 Download
SEAP Agenda June 2020 Download
SEAP Materials June 2020 Download
SEAP Materials March 2020 Download
SEAP Agenda February 2020 Download
SEAP Materials February 2020 Download
SEAP Bylaws Download
SEAP 2019 Download
SEAP 2018 Download
SEAP 2017 Download
SEAP 2016 Download
SEAP 2015 Download
SEAP 2014 Download
SEAP 2013 Download
SEAP 2012 Download

SEAP Recording November 2020

SEAP Recording September 2020

SEAP November 15, 2017 Meeting Video

SEAP September 27, 2017 Meeting Video

SEAP July 12, 2017 Meeting Video

SEAP March 28, 2017 Meeting Video

SEAP January 25, 2017 Meeting Video

 

IDEA Monitoring

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Special Education Monitoring Download
IDEA Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions Download
Consent Judgment Special Education Monitoring Information Download
2023-2024 IDEA Student Documentation Checklist Download
2023-2024 IDEA Self-Assessment Download
2023-2024 IDEA Monitoring Protocol Download
2022-2023 IDEA Monitoring Results Download
2022-2023 IDEA Intensive Corrective Action Plans (iCAPs) Download
2022-2023 Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) Download
2021-2022 IDEA Monitoring Results Download
2021-2022 IDEA CAPS Download
2020-2021 IDEA Monitoring Results Download
2020-2021 CAPS and ICAPS Download
2019-2020 Monitoring Results Download
2019-2020 CAPS Download
2018-2019 Monitoring Results (PUBLIC) Download
2018-2019 CAPS Download
2017-2018 Monitoring Results (Public) Download
2017-2018 CAPS Download
2016-2017 Monitoring Results (Public) Download
2016-2017 CAPS and ICAPS Download
2015-2016 Monitoring Results (Public) Download
2015-2016 CAPS Download



Special Education Program Descriptions - Orleans
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