Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Louisiana believes that all students, including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, should be held to the highest possible grade-level expectations. Much progress has been made to deliver on this belief including:
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the Louisiana Connectors standards in english language arts, mathematics, and science with aligned instructional resources,
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a LEAP Connect alternate assessment aligned to the Louisiana Connectors to measure student progress, and
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an established graduation pathway to a high school diploma for students assessed on an alternate assessment.
To support these unique learners, the Department provides tools and resources to educators and families, including
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