
Reminder: You can download the "Louisiana SSD" App now on IOS and Android.
Get access documents, news and updates, right from your phone or tablet.
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Last week we celebrated Administative Professionals Appreciation week. At Pincresest Supports and Services Center, staff enjoyed snocones, Sonic drinks, coffee and donuts & Fried Fish on Friday.






REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A link to the agenda is included here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/.../Agenda_5...
For those unable to attend in person the meeting will be available via LiveStream on the SSD YouTube channel.
The link is included here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Le6BOt9rM6o?si=LJ8UZdf-9zEWnZG


We're thrilled to announce the new app for Louisiana SSD!
It's everything Louisiana SSD, in your pocket.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A link to agenda is included here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/4273981/Agenda_5.7.24__1_.docx.pdf
For those unable to attend in person the meeeting will be available via LiveStreamon the SSD YouTube channel.
The link is included here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Le6BOt9rM6o?si=LJ8UZdf-9zEWnZG


LSVI Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Date: May 16th 2024
Time:10:00 am
Location: LSDVI Auditorium 2888 Bright Dr. Baton Rouge


Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, every K-12 school system teacher and student will enjoy free access to Kami's premium version, offering over 40 valuable tools and features.
Kami supports teachers across all grade levels and curricula, enabling students to annotate, comment, and collaborate on various document types. This will also allow teachers to assign and collect work from students with just one click to any learning management system (LMS).
The Louisiana Department of Education is offering a comprehensive webinar series designed to help educators integrate Kami into their classrooms and unlock its full potential for engaging and effective instruction.
https://louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/technology-footprint/kami-webinar-series.pdf?sfvrsn=96876e18_2
Sessions will be recorded and posted on our Digital Learning website.
Contact digitallearning@la.gov for questions or accommodations.


See the State Police helicopter land on our track.
This video is from Spring Fest 2024 at the Louisiana Special School District.
Thank you to the Louisiana State Police for bringing their helicopter, mobile command center, and SWAT armored vehicle for our students to learn more about the work and tools the State Police use.
[Visual Description] The video open with the Louisiana State Police helicopter circling our track. The helicopter lands in the middle of the track.
Next still images are shown of Louisiana State Police officers and the pilot of the helicopter interacting with SSD students including helping them in and out of the helicopter.]
Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dANlgEuQa_c
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This week SSD hosts SCASB (South Central Association of Schools for the Blind) on our campus through Saturday. The festivities include track and field events, a performing arts showcase and and a dance.
We look forward to welcoming The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Mississippi School for the Blind, Oklahoma School for the Blind, Georgia Academy for the Blind, and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
#SCASB


LSD Students preparing for yesterday's eclipse.
We couldn’t see much with the cloudy Louisiana sky, but we had lots of fun in our small groups learning about eclipses and eating eclipse-themed snacks! Our students who had permission got eclipse glasses and got to go outside to view it.
Since we didn’t have much luck seeing this phenomenon, we decided to go inside and check it out virtually!


New device allows blind, visually impaired community to experience eclipse through sound. Check out the article on WBRZ's website.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-device-allows-blind-visually-impaired-community-to-experience-eclipse-through-sound
"Although the cloud cover presented a challenge for most of the capital area to even view the historic event, students still sat in awe as they noted the changes in the sounds coming from the speakers connected to the device. It is surely something they will never forget." Falon Brown, WBRZ

🚌 We're hiring part time school bus drivers.
🚌 Contact Kattie Sheppard: 225-757-3210
