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The LA COOP, in collaboration with the RSD and OPSB, is committed to providing support through Centers of Excellence.

Interviews with special educators across New Orleans reflect one common theme – the need for help in developing effective continuums of instruction options for students with a wide range of disabilities. The LA COOP, in collaboration with the RSD and OPSB, is committed to providing support through Centers of Excellence. The Centers serve as:

  • Repositories for best practice research relating to the evaluation and determination of individualized program development for the thirteen disability categories recognized by IDEA and Bulletin 1508 of Louisiana Department of Education;
  • Banks of consulting experts on scientifically-based strategies and tools proven effective in building on student strengths and overcoming learning challenges underlying specific disabilities; and
  • Brokers of hands-on experts to guide schools in developing continuums of instruction options, from inclusion through intensive resource settings, that most effectively maximize positive learning outcomes for all students with disabilities.