educational rights of children with disabilities in
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EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES IN LOUISIANA:
A Guide for Parents
Advocacy Center8325 Oak Street
New Orleans, La. 70118(504) 522-2337 Toll Free (800) 960-7705TTY 1-855-861-3577 Fax (504) 522-5507
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DEDICATION
After Glow
I’d like the memory of meto be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glowof smiles when life is done.I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sunof happy memories
that I leave when life is done.
Anonymous
Lee Ann Vaught was a positive force for good, who worked tirelessly on behalfof the children she represented. She was a born advocate and teacher.
In fact, Lee began her career as a teacher. After graduating from theUniversity of Mississippi with a major in journalism and English, Lee taughtlanguage arts at the middle school level and later taught English andJournalism at the high school level. After teaching at Dominican High Schoolin New Orleans for eight years, Lee felt that she could continue to affectthe lives of students in a positive but different way by becoming a lawyer/advocate.
After graduating from Loyola School of Law in 1996, Lee went to work for theNew Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation as a Staff Attorney. In the Fall of1998, Lee joined the staff of the Advocacy Center where she was able to getfully immersed in Special Education law. She had come back to her firstlove– helping children to reach their full potential through advocacy thatwas based on solid legal principles and a warm heart. Not very long afterLee joined the Advocacy Center’s staff, she was promoted from Staff Attorneyto Managing Attorney and took over leadership of AC’s Special Education IssueGroup. Lee took her work seriously and worked long hours on behalf of heryoung clients.
Yet, she never let the seriousness of the work she did cloud her days.Everyone at the Advocacy Center, where she worked for over ten years, enviedthose who were part of Lee’s Special Education Issue Group because, wheneverthey met, the rest of us could hear loud and raucous laughter echoing through
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the office.
In the sentiment of the poem quoted above, Lee Ann Vaught would want those ofus left behind to remember her with happy memories. No problem, Lee. Youbrought happiness and laughter to all the lives you touched during your shortstay on this earth. We dedicate this booklet to you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. LAWS AND RIGHTS ......................................................................... 61. 1 FEDERAL LAW............................................................................ 7
1.1a THE EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN ACT; PUBLICLAW 94-142 .................................................................................. 71.1b THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS ACT ........................................ 81.1c IDEA AMENDMENTS AND REGULATIONS ................................ 91.1d FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT(FERPA)....................................................................................... 101.1e THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 (Section 504) .............. 101.1f THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) .. 111.1g HOW AND WHERE TO FIND FEDERAL LAWS ......................... 11
1.2 STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS................................................ 121.2a THE EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S ACT ........... 131.2b BULLETINS THAT DEFINE STATE LAW.................................. 13
2. BEGINNING THE PROCESS ............................................................ 162.1 EARLY INTERVENTION ............................................................. 172.2 IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.... 232.3 NOTICE AND CONSENT ............................................................. 332.4 EDUCATION RECORDS .............................................................. 402.5 EVALUATION PROCESS............................................................. 47
3. MAKING DECISIONS ..................................................................... 583.1 PROGRAMMING ........................................................................ 593.2 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ......................................................... 673.3 INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) ....................... 753.4 PLACEMENT.............................................................................. 833.5 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ........................................ 903.6 TERMINATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND SCHOOLATTENDANCE................................................................................ 102
4. DISCIPLINE ................................................................................ 1054.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 1064.2 EXCLUSIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROMSCHOOL........................................................................................ 1064.3 MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION REVIEW (RELATIONSHIP TODISABILITY) ................................................................................ 1094.4 DISCIPLINARY ACTION .......................................................... 1104.5 CHALLENGING DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS............................. 1114.6 BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONPROGRAM (IEP) ........................................................................... 1124.7 TIPS FOR PARENTS ................................................................ 1124.8 SECTION 504 AND DISCIPLINE .............................................. 1134.9 STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ............ 114
5. SOLVING PROBLEMS ................................................................... 1165.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 117
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5.2 INFORMAL RESOLUTION ........................................................ 1175.3 MEDIATION............................................................................ 1205.4 FILING A STATE COMPLAINT.................................................. 1225.5 U.S. OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR) COMPLAINTS.............. 1235.6 IMPARTIAL DUE PROCESS HEARING ...................................... 126
6. SECTION 504 AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT .... 1326.1 SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 ............ 1336.2 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PROTECTIONS............. 1396.3 REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUBSEQUENTACTIONS ...................................................................................... 139
7. RESOURCES................................................................................. 1417.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 1427.2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ...................................................... 1427.3 STATE RESOURCES ................................................................. 1447.4 LOUISIANA STATE AGENCIES................................................. 1487.5 DISABILITY SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS ................................ 1527.6 NATIONAL RESOURCES .......................................................... 156
APPENDIX A: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS REGIONS 159
APPENDIX B: REGIONAL FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES CENTERS... 161
APPENDIX C: STATE OF LOUISIANA - EARLY STEPS CONTACT LIST 165
APPENDIX D: STATE REGIONAL MAP (Educational Regions) ........... 168
APPENDIX E: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OFSPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.................................................... 170
APPENDIX F: LOUISIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES ................... 176
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1. LAWS AND RIGHTS
A Guide for Parents
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1. 1 FEDERAL LAW
Introduction
1.1a THE EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN ACT; PUBLICLAW 94-142
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
free appropriate public education
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except where it is an initial IEP
1.1b THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS ACT
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1.1c IDEA AMENDMENTS AND REGULATIONS
1997 IDEA Amendments and Ensuing Regulations
parent
2004 IDEA Amendments and Ensuing Regulations
See: 20 U.S.C. 1401(c)(1).
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1.1d FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
1.1e THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 (Section 504)
federal programs
learning
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federal funding
Studentswith disabilities who do not meet eligibility criteria for services under IDEA may be entitledto accommodations in the classroom under Section 504. For information about Section504 accommodations, see Advocacy Center’s publication entitled “Section 504 and ADAprotections for Students with Disabilities.”
1.1f THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA)
U.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Civil Rights DivisionDisability Rights Section - NYA
Washington D.C. 20530Telephone 1-800-514-0301, 1-800-514-0383 (TDD),
FAX # (202) 307-1198
1.1g HOW AND WHERE TO FIND FEDERAL LAWS
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):
Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act, (FERPA):
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA):
1.2 STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS
Introduction
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1.2a THE EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S ACT
1.2b BULLETINS THAT DEFINE STATE LAW
Bulletin 1706 - Regulations for Implementation of The Exceptional Children's Act
Bulletin 1508 - Pupil Appraisal Handbook
Bulletin 1530 - Louisiana's IEP Handbook
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Bulletin 1573 - Complaint Management System
Bulletin 1872 - Extended School Year Handbook
Louisiana Department of EducationOffice of Special Education Services
P.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge LA 70804-9064
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING A COPY OF A PARTICULAR BULLETIN(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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2. BEGINNING THE PROCESS
A Guide for Parents
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2.1 EARLY INTERVENTION
Introduction
Early Steps
Early Intervention Services
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Individualized Family Service Plan
Contents of the IFSP
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Role of the SPOE
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Disagreements with the IFSP
A sample letter requesting an evaluation for Early Steps services is included at theend of this section.
For information concerning early intervention visit the Department of Health andHospitals Website at http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=334.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUEST FOR EVALUATION FOR EARLY INTERVENTION (AGE 0-3)(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
Examples:
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2.2 IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL FOR SPECIALEDUCATION
Introduction
Children Not in School
Sample letters requesting an evaluation of a child not in school are included at theend of this section.
Children Already in School
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A sample letter requesting a referral to the SBLC is included at the end of thissection.
The Referral Process
The Role of the SBLC
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Response to Interventions (RTI)
If a Request is Ignored or Denied
A sample letter to use if your request is ignored or denied is included at the end ofthis section.
Alternatives if a Child is Deemed Ineligible for Special Education
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Checklist: Questions to Ask When a Child Has Problems With Education
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For information on Child Find and Referrals see: Bulletin 1508, Bulletin 1706,Subpart A, § 111; and 34 C.F.R. § 300.111
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUEST FOR EVALUATION OF CHILD NOT IN SCHOOL (AGE 0-3)(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
Example:
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUEST FOR EVALUATION OF CHILD NOT IN SCHOOL(OVER AGE 3)(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
Example:
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUEST FOR SBLC REVIEW OF CHILD ALREADY IN SCHOOL(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
Examples:
SAMPLE LETTERIF INITIAL REQUEST FOR SBLC REVIEW IS IGNORED OR DENIED(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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Examples
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2.3 NOTICE AND CONSENT
Introduction
Who May Receive Notice and Give Consent
Legal Parent or Custodian
Surrogate Parent
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The Adult Student
General Notice
Specific Notice
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Consent
fully informed
Formal parental consent is required for both an initial evaluation and reevaluationsfor special education services, initial IEP/placement, the release of educationalrecords, accessing parent’s private insurance, or the placement into regulareducation of a child previously classified as exceptional.
The school system has no right toutilize mediation or due process procedures to override the parental decision.
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A school system may notremove a child from special education, or deny specific services, because a parentwill not sign a review IEP.
properly
If Actions are Taken Without Parental Notice or Consent
Sample letters for when a school system takes action without notice or consent are
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included at the end of this section.
For more information concerning laws governing notice and consent requirementssee: Bulletin 1706, Subpart A, § 504 and § 505
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SAMPLE LETTERACTION TAKEN WITHOUT NOTICE, NO DISAGREEMENT WITH ACTION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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SAMPLE LETTERACTION TAKEN WITHOUT NOTICE, DISAGREEMENT WITH ACTION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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2.4 EDUCATION RECORDS
Introduction
Keeping Records
How to Get Copies of Records
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Parental Rights Under FERPA (The Buckley Amendment)
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A sample letter requesting records from the school is included at the end of thissection.
Confidentiality of Records
Getting Records Changed
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A sample letter requesting a change in records included at the end of this section.
If Access to Records is Refused
Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue S.W.Washington, DC 20202-5920
A sample complaint to FERPA is included at the end of this section.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING THE CHILD’S RECORDS(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING A CHANGE IN YOUR CHILD'S RECORDS(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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SAMPLE LETTERCOMPLAINT TO FERPA(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS
Introduction
How to Ask for an Individual Evaluation
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A sample letter for requesting an initial evaluation is included in the section on“Identification and Referral for Special Education,” which begins on page 7.
Individual Re-Evaluation
A sample letter requesting a re-evaluation is included at the end of this section.
The Evaluation Process
Timelines for Initial Evaluation
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Timelines for Re-evaluations
See Bulletin 1508, Evaluation timelines, for specific rules regarding timeextensions.
Areas of Assessment
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The Evaluation Report
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Challenging an Evaluation
A sample letter requesting additional testing is included at the end of this section.
Independent Educational Evaluation
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A sample letter asking for an independent evaluation is included at the end of thissection.
How to Use a Completed Evaluation
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Suggested Sources of Independent Evaluations
For information on evaluations see: Bulletin 1508; Bulletin 1706, Subpart A §301-308; and 34 C.F.R. § 300.300-300.311.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING RE-EVALUATION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING ADDITIONAL TESTING(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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3. MAKING DECISIONS
A Guide for Parents
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3.1 PROGRAMMING
Introduction
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
content
before
IEP Team Members
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Parental agreement that a member’s attendance is not necessary, or parentalconsent to excuse an IEP member under the above listed conditions, must be inwriting.
Content of Educational Program
Academic/Cognitive
Communication
Social / Behavioral
Self-Help
Motor
Vocational
Community Skills
Physical Education
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Related Services
“travel training”
Eligibility
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models for delivery
What to Do if a Requested Service is Refused
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Transition
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Long Term Educational Program
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Adult Education
For information on the content of the individualized education program see:Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 320; 34 C.F.R. § 300.320. For information on relatedservices see: Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 905; and Bulletin 1508.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING PHYSICAL THERAPY(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
This sample letter may be adapted to request other types of related services.
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3.2 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Assistive Technology Devices and Services
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Determining Assistive Technology Needs
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Assistive Technology in the IEP or IFSP
Often Asked Questions and Answers
Does my child need to master certain prerequisite skills or developmentalmilestones in order to use assistive technology?
ANSWER: NO. Mastery of prerequisite skills or developmentalmilestones is not necessary in order for the student to use assistivetechnology.
My child would benefit from a computer. Is the school district required to provideit?
ANSWER: IT DEPENDS.
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In order for the school to be requiredto provide a computer, the computer must be necessary in order forthe student to benefit from his/her education.
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May my child take assistive technology devices home?
ANSWER: YES. Assistive technology devices may be taken home atnight, on weekends, or over the summer if use in other settings isincluded in the IEP as determined by the IEP team.
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
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For information concerning assistive technology see: Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 105& § 905; 20 U.S.C. § 1401(1-2); 34 C.F.R. § 300.5-300.6 & 34 C.F.R. § 300.8.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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3.3 INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP)
Introduction
Types of Individualized Education Plans
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Initial IEP
Review IEP
Interim IEP
Preparing for the IEP Meeting
Talk to your child.
Visit your child's classroom.
Review your child's records.
Before the IEP meeting, be sure you understand the nature and basis of yourchild's classification.
Prepare to share what you know about your child.
Prepare your own questions.
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Find out who will be attending the meeting.
Be prepared to discuss your expectations for your child.
Bring any recent evaluations or reports done outside the school
Bring samples of your child's work from activities done in or out ofschool
Talk to other parents.
Ask your child if he or she would like to attend the meeting.
Keep a file of your communications with the school.
Tips for Parents
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The IEP Form
NOTE:
It is important that you understand your rights and your child's rightsbefore the IEP meeting, and that you understand the information contained in yourchild’s evaluation.
A complete IEP is made up of the following forms:
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Transition Services page
General Student Information page
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Instructional Plan page
Accommodations page
Program/Services page
This isnew - Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, students taking LAA 2 MAY earn a regularhigh school diploma.
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Placement/Least Restrictive Environment page
placementIf the site is not the school the student would
have attended if he/she were not disabled, then a separate Site Determination Form must becompleted and attached to the IEP.
IEP Implementation Assurance
For information on the IEP see: Bulletin 1530, Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 320-324and 34 C.F.R. § 300.320-300.324.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING IEP MEETING(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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3.4 PLACEMENT
Introduction
Least Restrictive Environment
assumption that your child will be educated in the school he orshe would attend if he or she did not have a disability
only if
is notis
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In keeping with this philosophy, under both federal and state law, placement mustbe:
Federal and state law also require that placement decisions:
Under state law:
On each IEP site determination form, the school system must certify:
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Inclusion
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Inclusion does not mean:
Continuum of Educational Placements to Meet LRE Requirements
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Movement to More Restrictive Placement
Direct Service Rules
School systems should only approve placements outside the system after considering:
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Residential Placement
he student cannot benefit from education without the structureand support provided by a residential facility.
Private School Placement
Removal from the public school andplacement in a private setting without prior approval of the IEP committee subjectsparents to considerable financial risks should they not succeed in proving the publicsetting was inappropriate, and it is recommended that a parent seek the adviceof an attorney before taking this step if reimbursement of the financial cost is apriority.
Accessibility
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United States Department of EducationOffice for Civil Rights, Dallas Office
1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620Dallas TX 75201
Placement During Due Process Hearings and Court Appeals
For information on least restrictive environment and placement, see: Bulletin 1706,Subpart A § 114 - 120; and 34 C.F.R. § 300.114 – 300.120.
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3.5 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
Introduction
The procedural flow chart onthe next page illustrates the elements of the ESYP process.
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Annual IEP Development and Monitoring
Eligibility Criteria
Regression-Recoupment
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Critical Point of Instruction (CPI)
there must be evidenceprevent
criticalcritical
Critical Point of Instruction 1:
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Critical Point of Instruction 2
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Self-Injurious Behavior
consistently
Employment
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Transition
Excessive Absences
Late Entry
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Additional Considerations/Extenuating Circumstances
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Documentation
Screening
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Notice and Opportunity to Challenge
Extended School Year Programing
Planning -- The ESY IEP
discussion
individually designed
firstthen
ESY IEP Goals and Objectives
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Setting, Services and Personnel
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because ESYP occurs when most schools are not in use, andbecause special education administrators may not be able to determine specific
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school sites and hours of operation until after each child’s ESY IEP is designed, theexact site and hours of ESYP services may not be known until after the ESY IEPmeeting. That is, the parent may leave the meeting knowing that the child will begiven three hours of instruction at a school site twice a week, and four hours ofcommunity instruction once a week for eight weeks beginning in mid-June, but thespecific days, hours, and sites may not be determined until some time after themeeting (but before the beginning of ESYP). While this is inconvenient for parents,it is necessary to enable school system personnel the flexibility to provide trulyindividualized summer programs.
Transportation
Refusal of ESYP Services
Implementation of ESYP Services
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For information concerning extended school year see: Bulletin 1872.
3.6 TERMINATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ANDSCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Introduction
Termination of Services
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Note:
School Attendance Requirements
Home Schooling
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For state laws concerning school attendance see: LSA-R.S. 17:221, LSA-R.S.17:226, LSA-R.S. 17:233-234. For state laws concerning home schooling see: LSA-R.S. 17:236.
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4. DISCIPLINE
A Guide for Parents
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 EXCLUSIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROMSCHOOL
once a child with adisability has been removed for 10 days in a school year, the child must be providededucational services during any subsequent terms of removal.
Short Term Removals – 10 Days or Less
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Change in Placement – More than 10 Consecutive Days, or Series of Removals
Special Circumstances – 45-Day Removals
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Definitions:
weapon
controlled substance
illegal drug
Serious Bodily Injury
Note: Bruises, scratches, or other minor injuries would not fall into this categoryof “serious bodily injury”
Change in Placement by a Hearing Officer
Notification
Note:
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4.3 MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION REVIEW(RELATIONSHIP TO DISABILITY)
Relatedness Decision = Manifestation Review
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4.4 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Disciplinary Action - Behavior Is Related to Disability
is relatedstudent cannot be excluded
Disciplinary Action - Behavior Is Not Related to Disability
Inother words, a free and appropriate public education, or FAPE, must be provided.
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4.5 CHALLENGING DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS
If an expulsion is being recommended, consider obtaininglegal assistance.
Challenging Expulsion Hearing Decisions
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4.6 BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND THE INDIVIDUALIZEDEDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP)
4.7 TIPS FOR PARENTS
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4.8 SECTION 504 AND DISCIPLINE
For § 504 complaints
For more information on how to challenge school related decisions, see Advocacy
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Center’s “Solving Problems” publication.
4.9 STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
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For more information concerning discipline, see Louisiana Bulletin 1706, Subpart A§ 530 - 537; 29 U.S.C. 1414; and 34 C.F.R. § 300.530 - 300.537.
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5. SOLVING PROBLEMS
A Guide for Parents
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5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 INFORMAL RESOLUTION
A sample letter to request an IEP meeting is attached at the end of this section.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING IEP MEETING(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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5.3 MEDIATION
You cannot be forcedto accept mediation or to accept the results.
A sample letter requesting mediation is attached at the end of this section.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING MEDIATION(Keep a copy of this letter for your records)
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5.4 FILING A STATE COMPLAINT
Complaint ManagementDivision of Special Populations
Louisiana Department of EducationP.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge LA 70804-9064Fax No. 225-342-1197
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5.5 U.S. OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR) COMPLAINTS
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A sample OCR complaint is attached at the end of this section.
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How To Prepare a Complaint to the Office of Civil Rights
United States Department of EducationOffice for Civil Rights, Dallas Office
1999 Bryan Street, Suite 2200Dallas, TX 75201
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5.6 IMPARTIAL DUE PROCESS HEARING
Introduction
Legal Representation
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Finding Representation
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Requesting a Hearing
A sample request letter is included at the end of this section.The school system also has a form for filing a due process request, and the schoolshould provide a copy of this to you.
Resolution Process
Time and Place of the Hearing
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Rights at the Hearing
Decision of the Hearing Officer
Appeal
Award of Attorney Fees:
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Parent
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For information on mediation see: Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 506; 34 C.F.R §300.506.
For state regulations concerning complaint management see: Bulletin 1573;Bulletin 1706, Subpart A § 151-153.
For information concerning OCR see: 45 C.F.R. § 84.
For information concerning due process hearings see: Bulletin 1706, Subpart A §507-515; 34 C.F.R. § 300.507-300.515.
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING DUE PROCESS HEARING(Keep a copy of this letter for your records)
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6. SECTION 504 AND THE AMERICANS WITHDISABILITIES ACT
A Guide for Parents
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6.1 SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Introduction
A sample request for a Section 504 evaluation is included at the end of this section.
Parents with Disabilities and Section 504
Students with Disabilities and Section 504
“Handicapped Person”
or
“Qualified Handicapped Person”
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or
“Appropriate Education”
Program Accessibility
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Physical Accessibility
"Construction of new facilities (after June 3, 1977) as wellas alterations that could affect access to, and use of existing facilities, mustbe designed and constructed so that the facility is accessible to and usable byhandicapped persons."
Section 504 & Related Services
How Section 504 Differs from IDEA
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Office of Civil Rights, Dallas Office999 Bryan Street, Ste. 1620
Dallas, TX 75201.Phone: (214) 661-9600
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SAMPLE LETTERREQUESTING A SECTION 504 EVALUATION(Be sure to keep a copy for your records)
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6.2 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PROTECTIONS
6.3 REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUBSEQUENTACTIONS
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For more information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)see: 42 U.S.C. § 12101; 34 C.F.R. § 104. For more information concerning Section504, see: 29 U.S.C. § 701-794; 28 C.F.R. § 35; and 28 C.F.R. § 36.
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7. RESOURCES
A Guide for Parents
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7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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For § 504 complaints
The Louisiana School Directory
School Directory
Most Requested InfoSchools Online
The State Department of Education
877-453-2721
When problems arise, call/write the school principal, the special educationdirector, and/or the superintendent.
Some Useful Websites:
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7.3 STATE RESOURCES
Advocacy Center
The Advocacy Center8325 Oak StreetNew Orleans LA 70118(504) 522-2337Toll free 1-800-960-7705 (Voice)
1-855-861-3577 (TDD)Fax: (504) 522-5507Website: www.advocacyla.orgEmail: [email protected]
ChildNet for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs and Their Families
Disabilities Information Access Line, Ask for ChildNet1-800-922-DIAL (3425)1-800-256-1633 TDD
In Baton Rouge:(225) 342-7700(225) 342-5704 TDD
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Disabilities Information Access Line (DIAL)
Disabilities Information Access LineToll free: 1-800-922-DIAL (3425)TDD: 1-800-256-1633In Baton Rouge:Phone:(225) 342-7700TDD: (225) 342-5704
Easter Seals of Louisiana
1010 Common Street, Suite 2000New Orleans, LA 70112-2401Phone:(504) 523-7325 (Voice)Toll free:(800) 695-7325 (Voice/TTY in LA only)E-mail: [email protected]: www.louisiana.easterseals.com
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FHF - Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center
Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center201 Evans RoadBuilding 1, Suite 100Harahan, La. 70123Phone: (504) 888-9111Toll Free: 1-800-766-7736Fax: (504) 888-0246Email: [email protected]: www.laptic.org
See Appendix B for Regional Families Helping Families Offices
LaCAN (Louisiana Citizens for Action Now)
Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LaCAN)713 N. Lewis StreetNew Iberia, LA 70563Phone: (337) 367-7407E-mail: [email protected]: www.lacanadvocates.org
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LATAN (Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network)
LATAN3042 Old Forge Drive Suite DBaton Rouge, La. 70808Phone: (504) 925-9500Toll Free: 1-800-270-6185 (voice/TDD/TTY)Website: www.latan.org
LaTEACH (Louisiana Together Educating All Children)
Families Helping Families of Southwest LouisianaLaTEACH2927 Hodges StreetLake Charles, La 70601Phone: (337) 436-2570Fax: (337) 436-2578
Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center(Serving Greater New Orleans)
Phone: (504) 899-1505E-mail: [email protected]
The Exceptional Parent
Phone: 800-EPARENT (372-7368)Website: www.eparent.com
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7.4 LOUISIANA STATE AGENCIES
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Louisiana Department of Health and HospitalsPhysical Address: 628 N. 4th St.Baton Rouge, LA 70802Mailing Address: P.O. Box 629Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629(225) 342-9500Website: www.dhh.state.la.us
Developmental Disabilities Council
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities CouncilP.O. Box 3455Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455(225) 342-6804; (800) 450-8108 (In LA)Website: www.laddc.org
Governor's Office of Disability Affairs
Governor’s Office of Disability AffairsP.O. Box 94004Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004(877) 668-2722E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=subsite&tmp=home&subSiteID=3
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State Coordinator for No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Dr. Scott Norton, Assistant SuperintendentOffice of Student and School PerformanceLouisiana Department of Education1201 N. 3rd StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 342-3355; (877) 453-2721E-mail: [email protected]: www.louisianaschools.net/lde/offices/ssp.html
State Director of Children with Special Health Services Programs
Children with Special Health Services (Louisiana)State Department of Health and HospitalsOffice of Public Health1010 Common Street, Suite 610New Orleans, LA 70112Phone: (504) 568-5055Fax: (504) 568-7529Email: [email protected]: http://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/?ID=256
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Louisiana Department of Education, Students with Exceptional Needs
The State Director of Education ensures appropriate services and opportunities forchildren and youth with disabilities.
Susan Batson, DirectorState Department of Education, Students with Exceptional NeedsClaiborne Building, 1201 North Third StreetP.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064Phone: (225) 342-3513Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721Fax: (225) 342-0193Email: [email protected]: http://www.louisianaschools.net/divisions/specialp/default.html
Louisiana State CHIP Program(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
Louisiana’s Children's Health Insurance ProgramLaCHIP Processing OfficeP.O. Box 91278Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9278Phone: (877) 252-2447Website: www.dhh.state.la.us/MEDICAID/LACHIP/Index.htm
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities628 N. 4th St.Baton Rouge, LA 70821Phone: (225) 342-0095Toll Free 1-866-783-5553E-mail: [email protected]: www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=77
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Early Steps Programs(for infants and toddlers with disabilities: ages birth through 2)
Louisiana Part C Early InterventionOffice of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities628 N. 4th St.Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117Telephone: 225-342-0095Toll Free: 1-866-783-5553Website: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?id=334
See Appendix C for a list of Regional Contacts
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 7
Division of Standards, Assessments, and AccountabilityLouisiana Department of Education1201 N. 3rd StreetP.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804(225) 342-3366Website: www.doe.state.la.us/lde/saa/home.html
Coordinator for Transition Services
Division of Family, Career and Technical EducationLouisiana Department of Education1201 N. 3rd StreetP.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804(225) 219-4447Website: www.doe.state.la.us/lde/family/home.html
Louisiana State Rehabilitation Services
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7.5 DISABILITY SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS
Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)8181 Professional Place, Suite 150Landover, MD 20785Phone: (301) 306-7070Toll Free: (800) 233-4050 (Voice mail to request information packet)Website: www.chadd.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)P.O. Box 7557Wilmington, DE 19803-9997800-939-1019Website: www.add.org
AutismLouisiana Department of Education, Students with Exceptional NeedsSusan Batson, DirectorState Department of Education, Students with Exceptional NeedsClaiborne Building, 1201 North Third StreetP.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064Phone: (225) 342-3513Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721Fax: (225) 342-0193Email: [email protected]: http://www.louisianaschools.net/divisions/specialp/default.html
Louisiana State Autism Chapter5430 S. Woodchase CourtBaton Rouge, LA 70808Toll Free:(800) 955-3760Website: www.lastateautism.org
Cerebral Palsy/Developmental Disabilites
UCP/Baton Rouge--McMains Children's Development Center1805 College DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Phone: (225) 923-3420Website: www.mcmainscdc.org
UCP of Greater New Orleans2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 103Kenner, LA 70062Phone: (504) 461-4266E-mail: [email protected]: www.ucpgno.org
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA)P.O. Box 81323Lafayette, La. 70508 -1323Phone: (337) 234-3109Email: [email protected]: www.dsaa.info
Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans (DSAGNO)P.O. Box 23453New Orleans, LA 70183-3453Phone: (504) 259-6201Website: www.dsagno.org
Down Syndrome Awareness Group of Baton RougeP.O. Box 82378Baton Rouge LA 70884-2378Phone: (225) 644-0375 or (225) 664-6546Email: [email protected]@cox.netWebsite: www.dsagbr.org
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana11762 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., Ste. FBaton Rouge, LA 70816Toll Free: (800) 960-0587E-mail: [email protected]: www.epilepsylouisiana.org/epilepsy/
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Learning Disabilities
Anne Clouatre, Literacy PlanDivision of Special PopulationsLouisiana Department of EducationP.O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064Phone: (225) 342-3513E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/eia/home.html
Barbara Duchardt, Associate Professor of Special EducationNorthwestern State UniversityTeacher Education Center, Room 104J, Pod D100 Tarlton Dr.Natchitoches, LA 71497Phone: (318) 357-5154E-mail: [email protected]
Mental Health
NAMI LouisianaP.O. Box 40517Baton Rouge, LA 70835(225) 291-6262; (866) 851-6264E-mail: [email protected]: www.namilouisiana.org
Mental Health America of Louisiana5721 McClelland DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70805(225) 356-3701E-mail: [email protected]: www.mhal.org
Mental Retardation and Related Developmental Disabilities
The ARC of Louisiana606 Colonial Dr., Suite GBaton Rouge, LA 70806Phone: (225) 383-1033E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: www.thearcla.org
Special Health Care NeedsFamily Voices Louisiana1539 Jackson Avenue, Suite 200New Orleans, LA 70130Phone: (504) 299-9175E-mail: [email protected]: www.familyvoices.org
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Alliance USANational hotline: (800) 444-6443, orE-mail: [email protected] Injury Alliance of Louisiana (BIALA)P.O. Box 57527New Orleans, LA 70157Phone: (800) 500-2026Website: www.biala.org
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Bland O'Connor, DirectorLouisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001Baton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 922-4512E-mail: [email protected]: www.lsha.org
Blind/Visual Impairments
Jaclyn Packer, Ph.D., Director of Information CenterAmerican Foundation for the Blind2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102New York, NY 10121(212) 502-7600; (800) 232-5463E-mail: [email protected]: www.afb.org
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Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Association of Greater New OrleansP.O. Box 1346Kenner, LA 70063(504) 737-5181E-mail: [email protected]: www.sbagno.org
Tourette Syndrome
Linda Saunders, Program Manager(225) 698-6599E-mail: [email protected]: http://tsa-usa.org/TSANatlLocal/Chapters/usachapters.html#louiana
7.6 NATIONAL RESOURCES
The Beach Center on Disability
University of KansasHaworth Hall1200 Sunnyside Ave; Room 3136Lawrence, KS 66045-7534Phone: (785) 864-7600Fax: (785) 864-7605TTY: (785) 864-3434Website: www.beachcenter.org
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Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
Website: http://www.dec-sped.org
Health Hotlines
DIRLINE INFORMATIONSpecialized Information ServicesNational Library of Medicine8600 Rockville PikeBathesda, MD [email protected]: www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/dirlinfs.html
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)
Website: http://orsaminore.dreamhosters.com/handy/links/uk_various.html
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC1313 L St. N.W. Suite 500Washington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 232-8777Toll Free: (800) 424-2460Website: http://www.naeyc.org/
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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NICHYP.O. Box 1492Washington DC 20013Toll free: (800) 695-0285 • v/ttyFax: (202) 884-8441Email: [email protected]: www.nichcy.org
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APPENDIX A: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANDHOSPITALS REGIONS
Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V
Region VI Region VII Region VIII Region IX
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APPENDIX B: REGIONAL FAMILIES HELPINGFAMILIES CENTERS
(Health & Hospital Regions)
REGION I:Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA4118 Franklin AvenueNew Orleans, Louisiana 70112Phone: (504) 943-0343Toll Free: (877) 243-7352Fax: (504) 940-3242Email: [email protected]: www.fhfsela.org
REGION II:Ascension, E. Baton Rouge, W. Baton Rouge,E. Feliciana, W. Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee,
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER BATON ROUGE778 Chevelle DriveBaton Rouge LA 70806Phone: (225) 216-7474Toll Free: (866)-216-7474Fax: (225) 216-7977Email: [email protected]: www.fhfgbr.org
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REGION III:Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, St. Mary, St. James, St. John
BAYOU LAND FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES204 East Bayou RoadThibodaux LA 70302Phone: (985) 447-4461Toll-Free: 1-800 331-5570Fax: (985) 447-7988Email: [email protected]: www.blfhf.org
REGION IV:Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vermilion
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OFACADIANA501 W. University Ave.Lafayette, La. 70506Phone: (337) 984-3458Toll-free: 1-800 378-9854FAX: (337) 984-3468Email: [email protected]: www.fhfacadiana.com
REGION V:Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA2927 Hodges StreetLake Charles, La. 70601Phone: (337) 436-2570Toll-free: 1-800 894-6558FAX: (337) 436-2578Email: [email protected]: www.fhfswla.org
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REGION VI:Avoyelles, Concordia, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, Winn
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES AT THE CROSSROAD OF LA2840 Military Highway, Suite APineville, La. 71360Phone: (318) 641-7373Toll-free: 1-800 259-7200Fax: (318) 640-4299Email: [email protected]: www.familieshelpingfamilies.net
REGION VII:Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne,DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF NORTHWEST LA.Family Resource Center1545 Line Ave., Suite 330Shreveport, La. 71101Phone: (318) 221-0315Toll free: 1-888-989-0315Fax: (318) 221-0301Email: [email protected]: www.fhfregion7.com
REGION VIII:Caldwell, E. Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison,Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, W. Carroll
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, INC.5200 Northeast RoadMonroe, La. 71203Phone: (318) 361-0487Toll Free: 1-888-300-1320Fax: (318) 361-0417Email: [email protected]: www.fhfnela.org
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REGION IX:St. Tammany, St. Helena, Livingston, Washington, Tangipahoa
NORTHSHORE FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES204 West 21st Ave.Covington, La. 70433Phone: (985) 875-0511Toll-free: 1-800-383-8700Fax: (985) 875-9979Email: [email protected]: www.fhfnorthshore.org
REGION X:Jefferson Parish
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF JEFFERSON201 Evans RoadBuilding 1, Suite 100Harahan, La. 70123Phone: (504) 888-9111Toll free 1-800 766-7736Fax: 504-888-0246Email: [email protected]: www.fhfjefferson.org
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APPENDIX C: STATE OF LOUISIANA - EARLYSTEPS CONTACT LIST
Region ISPOE (Specified Point of Entry)
Region IIISPOE
Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator
Community Outreach Specialist: Community Outreach Specialist
Region IISPOE
Region IVSPOE
Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator
Community Outreach Region II Community Outreach SpecialistRegion IV
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Region VSPOE
Region VIISPOE
Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator
Community Outreach Community Outreach Specialist
Region VISPOE
Region VIIISPOE
Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator
Community Outreach Specialist Community Outreach Specialist
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Region IXSPOE
Regional Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
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APPENDIX D: STATE REGIONALMAP (Educational Regions)
Region I
Region V
Region II
Region VII
Region IIcont'd
Region VII
Region III
Region VIII
Region IV
Region VIIIcont'd
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APPENDIX E: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONPROGRAMS
Regional Coordinators; No Child Left Behind Coordinators;Special Education Coordinators; Early Childhood Coordinators
REGION I
No Child Left Behind
Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
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REGION II
No Child Left Behind
Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
REGION III
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No Child Left Behind
School Improvement Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
REGION IV
No Child Left Behind
Special Education Coordinator
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Early Childhood Coordinator
REGION V
No Child Left Behind
Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
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REGION VI
No Child Left Behind
Early Childhood Coordinator
Special Education Coordinator
REGION VII
No Child Left Behind
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Special Education Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
REGION VIII
No Child Left Behind
Special Education Coordinator
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APPENDIX F: LOUISIANA REHABILITATIONSERVICES
NEW ORLEANS REGION I
BATON ROUGE REGION II
THIBODAUX REGION III
LAFAYETTE REGION IV
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LAKE CHARLES REGION V
ALEXANDRIA REGION VI
SHREVEPORT REGION VII
MONROE REGION VIII