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:
-
the Louisiana Connectors standards in english language arts, mathematics, and science with aligned instructional resources,
-
a LEAP Connect alternate assessment aligned to the Louisiana Connectors to measure student progress, and
-
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
-
Family Resources
-
Classroom Supports
-
Assessment Resources
-
High School Pathways Information
-
BESE Policy Bulletins