What's new with LASARD?

Happy New Year from all of the LASARD facilitators! We are excited to see what the new year brings for all of our districts, educators, and students we help support.

We've had several non-partner districts/organizations contact us to schedule a professional development in the recent months. We would like to thank Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, Washington Parish Public Schools, St. Bernard Autism Krewe, Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR), and St. John The Baptist Parish Public Schools for asking us to present to their team of educators, parents, or volunteers.

The LASARD Project can provide professional development opportunities online or at your school, facility, or organization. Please complete and email the professional development request form to Julie Riley, LASARD Project Coordinator, at jrile1@lsuhsc.edu.

Upcoming Webinars

Curriculum and Instruction Series

Collaborative Planning for Inclusion:

The Louisiana Connectors

January 24, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT

Got Goals?

January 31, 2019

2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT

Resources of the Month: Curriculum and Instruction

Check out the resources below to learn the difference between an accommodation and modification, and how they can help the student access the general education curriculum. You will also find resources from the LDOE website and recommended curriculum materials for individuals with ASD from the CSESA website.

LASARD Resources

Strategy Guide: Curricular Modifications

Strategy Guide: Accommodations

LAQI Module: Curriculum and Instruction

Webinar: Accommodations & Modifications

Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Believes is built on the premise that Louisiana students are just as capable as any students in America, and that those closest to children – parents and teachers – are best positioned to help students achieve those expectations. The Louisiana Department of Education offers many great resources to assist educators in collaborating effectively.

Strategies for Success Guidebook

Louisiana Connectors

Adapting Lesson Plans - ELA

Adapting Lesson Plans  - Math

Essential Element Cards

Science Component Cards

Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

CSESA brings together experts in autism, secondary education, adolescence, and implementation to work in collaboration with high schools, families, adolescents with ASD, and community members to improve high school experiences and post-secondary outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Curriculum Materials and Programs
for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum