Purpose

• Facilitate student access to the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum
• Maximize opportunities for academic success
• Support wide range of student needs, teacher expertise, & site resources
• Support differentiated instruction for all students through:
  • Strategies
  • Accommodations
  • Technology tools
  • Product Options
• Support modified instruction for students with significant disabilities
• Provide suggestions ranging from simple enhancements to methods requiring professional development

Department of Education Vision:

“Create a world-class education system”

Three-fold mission:

"Improve academic performance for all students"
"Eliminate the achievement gap"
"Prepare students to be effective citizens in a global market"