Louisiana Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities Project

 

Building your classroom's capacity to meet the unique needs of diverse learners

The LASARD staff of experienced educators has mentored and supported hundreds of teachers across the state of Louisiana to implement specialized supports to meet the unique needs of their diverse learners.

Our staff know from experience and research that sitting in a professional development session does not always translate to practice in the classroom, so we pair our training sessions with job-embedded coaching (observation, modeling, and feedback) to support the implementation of the evidence-based practices covered in the trainings.

 

Lunch + Learn: Visual Supports

Need visual support ideas to start off your school year as a super support for your students? In this Lunch + Learn, LASARD Facilitator Tracy O’Donnell, M.Ed. will share 30 visual supports in 30 minutes, including visual support ideas for all learners in all grades K-12! 

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Hurricane Resources

Louisiana’s hurricane season is underway. Hurricanes can be challenging for individuals to navigate, and we want to help! Here are resources to guide your loved one through a hurricane.  

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Back to School Support

Need visual support ideas to start off your school year as a super support for your students? In this Lunch + Learn, LASARD Facilitator Tracy O’Donnell, M.Ed. will share 30 visual supports in 30 minutes, including visual support ideas for all learners in all grades K-12! 

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Why LASARD?

 

LASARD Services

Professional Development

Enhance your ability to create inclusive and effective learning environments through LASARD's comprehensive training and support. Our evidence-based approach focuses on equipping teachers with the tools and strategies needed to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities.

Coaching

Implement effective strategies with the support of LASARD facilitators within your classrooms. Our experienced coaches work alongside teachers, offering real-time guidance, feedback, and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of their students.

Communities of Practice (CoP)

Engage groups of educators with similar needs in continuous learning. Each CoP session will consist of a short content presentation and a solution focused case study component.

 

 

 

We make an impact

In the 2022-23 school year, LASARD provided training to more than 1100 educators and coached more than 300 educators across 30 districts in Louisiana.

LASARD Coaching Support

30

Districts

90

Schools

750

Educators

Thousands

of Students

LASARD Professional Development

139

Training Sessions

3000+

Participants

98.2%

Satisfied or Highly Satisfied

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