Educational Resources
Wrightslaw - Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
IDEA - This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006. It is a "living" website and will change and grow as resources and information become available. When fully implemented, the site will provide searchable versions of IDEA and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), etc.), video clips on selected topics, topic briefs on selected regulations, links to OSEP's Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Network and a Q&A Corner where you can submit questions, and a variety of other information sources. As items are completed and added to this site, we invite you to grow and learn with us as we implement these regulations.
Louisiana Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities Project (LASARD) -The LASARD Project is a collaborative effort between LSUHSC Human Development Center and the Louisiana Department of Education. The goals of the project are: (1) to improve educational practices and outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related disabilities and (2) to develop statewide capacity to provide high quality educational programs for these students.
Bulletin 1530 IEP Handbook for Students with Exceptionalities
Bulletin 1577 Complaint Management Procedures
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Louisiana Department of Education Students with Disabilities
Transition Tool Kit (from Autism Speaks)
College Scholarships for Individuals with Autism
School Choice for Students with Disabilities
Think College - Louisiana Programs
Tangipahoa Parish Schools Special Education
St. Tammany Parish Schools Special Education
IDEA - This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006. It is a "living" website and will change and grow as resources and information become available. When fully implemented, the site will provide searchable versions of IDEA and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), etc.), video clips on selected topics, topic briefs on selected regulations, links to OSEP's Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Network and a Q&A Corner where you can submit questions, and a variety of other information sources. As items are completed and added to this site, we invite you to grow and learn with us as we implement these regulations.
Louisiana Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities Project (LASARD) -The LASARD Project is a collaborative effort between LSUHSC Human Development Center and the Louisiana Department of Education. The goals of the project are: (1) to improve educational practices and outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related disabilities and (2) to develop statewide capacity to provide high quality educational programs for these students.
Bulletin 1530 IEP Handbook for Students with Exceptionalities
Bulletin 1577 Complaint Management Procedures
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Louisiana Department of Education Students with Disabilities
Transition Tool Kit (from Autism Speaks)
College Scholarships for Individuals with Autism
School Choice for Students with Disabilities
Think College - Louisiana Programs
Tangipahoa Parish Schools Special Education
St. Tammany Parish Schools Special Education

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ADVOCACY: Do you have questions about your child's IEP, special education, or 504 accommodations? E-mail: advocate@soarwithautism.org to contact one of our parent education advocates.
Please note: Parent education advocates are not attorneys and cannot give you legal advice, they can provide you with the resources and support you need be your child's best advocate.
Please note: Parent education advocates are not attorneys and cannot give you legal advice, they can provide you with the resources and support you need be your child's best advocate.
For Teachers:
Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs - guidelines from the US Department of Agriculture
Asperger’s Society
Autism Classroom - This site is designed to provide assistance to educators who are educating children with autism and since parents are a child's first teacher, this site is for you too! On this site you will find information about teaching children with autism and developmental disabilities, running a successful autism classroom, setting up spaces in the home and community for a child with autism, locate books and apps helpful in educating children with autism and find training options.
Louisiana Autism Quality Indicators Training Modules Registration Page - modules on social skills, communication, behavior intervention practices, collaboration & teaming, curriculum and instruction, assistive technology, inclusive practices, environment supports for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Teaching Students with Autism : A Resource Guide for Schools
CAST - an educational research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Asperger’s Society
Autism Classroom - This site is designed to provide assistance to educators who are educating children with autism and since parents are a child's first teacher, this site is for you too! On this site you will find information about teaching children with autism and developmental disabilities, running a successful autism classroom, setting up spaces in the home and community for a child with autism, locate books and apps helpful in educating children with autism and find training options.
Louisiana Autism Quality Indicators Training Modules Registration Page - modules on social skills, communication, behavior intervention practices, collaboration & teaming, curriculum and instruction, assistive technology, inclusive practices, environment supports for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Teaching Students with Autism : A Resource Guide for Schools
CAST - an educational research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).