天博体育

Assign modules on offcanvas module position to make them visible in the sidebar.

Our school

Releases Special Education Resource Guide for Parents, listing more than 20 areas of assistance and 150+ vendors

(New Orleans - December 2, 2020) 鈥� In observance of National Special Education Day, 天博体育 (NOLA-PS) is proud to unveil a new comprehensive . The guide is a way to rapidly connect people in new ways to create real and impactful change in the lives of special needs students and their families.

鈥淭he guide was created to reduce and/or eliminate barriers for locating special education resources for caregivers. It鈥檚 available, in print and online, and it seeks to help families find assistance immediately,鈥� said NOLA-PS Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. 鈥淲ith better information, not only can individuals and families use program resources more efficiently, but they can also be matched more effectively to their individual needs.鈥�

After receiving input from NOLA-PS鈥� Special Education Advisory Council, the Enrollment Team, schools, parents, and other partners, the Exceptional Children鈥檚 Services Department (ECS) has been working tirelessly to compose a thorough set of resources, with embedded accessibility features, for diverse learners across the city of New Orleans. The Special Education Resource Guide is a living document that contains more than 20 areas of assistance, boasting more than 150 organization and providers.

The vision of 天博体育 notes, 鈥淎ll students receive a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.鈥� With the unveiling of this new guide, NOLA-PS is proudly providing another resource that will ensure the execution of the District鈥檚 vision statement.

Printed copies of the guide can be picked-up at the following locations:

NOLA-PS Exceptional Children鈥檚 Services Departments / Family Resource Centers:     

  • Westbank - Timbers/OPSB Central Office - 2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 1101, New Orleans, LA 70114
  • Uptown - Mahalia Jackson - 2405 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

NOLA-PS Family Resource Center:
  • New Orleans East 鈥� IDEA Oscar Dunn 鈥� 12000 Hayne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70128


About National Special Education Day
On December 2nd, National Special Education Day commemorates the anniversary of the nation鈥檚 first federal special education law. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on December 2, 1972.

IDEA made education available to all American children and this day honors the progress that has been made in special education. Before IDEA, many individuals with disabilities received little to no education. Schools were not required to make accommodations for children with disabilities. While some states offered special schools, the education and resources were not necessarily equal. Additionally, many parents couldn鈥檛 afford to send their children away to a special school.

The law stipulated that children with disabilities had a right to the same free education that every other child had access to. Between the ages of 3 and 21, there are 13 different areas where children may qualify under the IDEA for services. IDEA was instrumental in increasing graduation rates for students with disabilities.

IDEA resulted in many changes beyond bringing students equal education. The integration of students also helps to remove the stigma of disabilities. Another result of IDEA was the stimulation of technology for students with disabilities and for the classrooms. These technologies improved the education of all students.

###


About 天博体育: 天博体育 is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district鈥檚 administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. 天博体育 currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.

For more information, visit . For updates, follow 天博体育 on , Instagram .

Contact

Department of Children and Family Services

Call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) to report child abuse and neglect.

Hotline Number for Parents
504-527-KIDS

School-based issues or concerns from parents

24-hour Hotline Number for Community
504-522-HELP

School and District based concerns, feedback, & inquiries from school staff or community members

External Resources

天博体育. Every Child. Every School. Every Day.

2401 Westbend Parkway
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

Phone: 504-304-5612

Phone: 504-304-3520

Hotline Number for Parents
504-527-KIDS

School-based issues or concerns from parents

24-hour Hotline Number for Community
504-522-HELP
District based community concerns, feedback, & inquiries from school staff or community members