Louisiana School for the Deaf

REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5884387/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25_7.17325.pdf

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict

ANNOUNCEMENT: Board of Directors Special Meeting
Date: 07/21/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room - Student Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/oyRSiLzSHIk?feature=share

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5846422/SSD_Agenda_7.21.25_KS_7.3.25_7.16.25.pdf

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict

👋 Say hello to another amazing addition to our team — Melissa Dilmore!
📚 Melissa will be teaching high school social studies and brings with her not only a love for education, but also personal experience as a proud parent of three deaf children.

We’re thrilled to welcome her to the War Eagle family and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make!

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A welcome graphic from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. At the top, it says “Louisiana School for the Deaf WELCOMES” in large white letters. Below is a photo of a smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair, wearing a white top. Under the photo is the name “Melissa Dilmore” and the title “HS Social Studies.” At the bottom, it reads “TO THE TEAM.” The green background features doodles of school-related items and an illustrated eagle mascot in the top right corner.

It's time to start introducing more new faces joining our team — help us give a big War Eagle welcome to Sahej Walia!
💻 Sahej is joining us as our new Computer Science teacher and will be supporting our students as they explore our technology, coding, and STEM coursework.

We’re excited to have him on board as we continue growing our programs!

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

📣 LSD Is SOARING — And the Results Speak for Themselves 🦅

Something incredible is happening at the Louisiana School for the Deaf—and we couldn’t be more proud to share the news.

Last year, we broke a 20+ year record and were named the second most improved school in the state. This year, we’ve continued that momentum with growth in every single subject area category on the state’s LEAP assessments! 📈

This isn’t just about test scores—it’s about our Deaf and hard-of-hearing students gaining confidence, mastering new skills, and reaching new heights in a school built just for them.

At LSD, we’ve created a learning environment where:
✨ Language is fully accessible in both ASL and English
✨ Teachers meet students where they are and help them soar
✨ Every child is seen, supported, and challenged

To our current families: thank you for being part of this journey—we’re growing stronger together.
To prospective families: if you’re looking for a school where your child will be celebrated and supported every step of the way, this is the place!

🦅 We are SOARING, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next here at the nest - we're just getting started!

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A group of diverse high school students at the Louisiana School for the Deaf stand around a globe, engaged in discussion. The text on the image reads, "Louisiana School for the Deaf – Way to go, War Eagles! Keep Growing!" The school's eagle mascot is pictured in the bottom right corner. The background is green with white and yellow star accents, creating a celebratory and motivational tone.

Is your child Deaf or hard of hearing? Discover a school that truly celebrates their uniqueness! 🎉 At the Louisiana School for the Deaf, we provide: 🤟 Certified Deaf educators 💻 Visual learning tools 👂 Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology services 📚 A supplemental Deaf-specific curriculum to support our top-tier primary curriculum 💬 English & ASL support! And MORE! Join our community where support is built just right! Interested? Email us at cmills@lsdvi.org for more info today!

3 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A promotional banner for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. The banner features the school's name prominently at the top. It includes a message inviting parents to consider the school as a supportive environment for their deaf or hard of hearing children. Key features highlighted are: certified Deaf educators, visual learning tools, audiology services, speech-language pathology services, a supplemental Deaf-specific curriculum, English and ASL support, and more. At the bottom, there is contact information with an email address (cmills@lsdvi.org) for inquiries and a link for more information (https://www.ssdofla.org/lo/lsd).

Notice of Cancellation - Board of Directors Meeting 07/15/2025 The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The next Special meeting for the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District will take place on July 21, 2025 at 9:00am. Please contact Kattie Sheppard at Kattie.Sheppard@swe.la.gov if you have any questions. You can read the full announcement on our website at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5802857/7.15.25_Cancellation_Notice_KS_6.23.25.pdf

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict

Exciting news for Louisiana School for the Deaf students! 🎓 We're expanding our Dual Credit program with new courses this year: Critical Reading & Writing and Personal Finance. Now, students can earn even MORE college credits while still in high school — for FREE! 100% of our students in our dual credit pilot program last year got FREE college credit and can now add this opportunity to their college applications and resumes. Have questions? Reach out to our school counselor, Vicky Vail, at VVail@lsdvi.org.

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Alt text: A colorful announcement poster with bold text that reads "EXCITING NEWS ALERT! DUAL CREDIT is now getting expanded at Louisiana School for the Deaf!" Below the text is a simple illustration of a graduation cap, followed by the phrases "High School Diploma" and "College Degree." At the bottom, it says "STUDENTS CAN EARN MORE COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, FOR FREE!" The overall design emphasizes the opportunity for students to earn college credits during high school at no cost.

What if your child can’t sign yet? 🤟 No worries! We welcome all families! 💚 Whether you’re learning spoken language, sign language, or both, we're here to support you. Our ASL immersion program is ready to help your child learn to sign, and we offer free ASL classes for you! Interested? 📧 Email us today at CMills@lsdvi.org!

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A promotional image for the Louisiana School for the Deaf featuring the following text: "LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. What if I/my child can’t sign yet? We’re ready to support you! Whether you’re using or learning spoken language, sign language, or both, you’re welcome here! We have an ASL immersion program to help your child learn to sign, and free ASL classes for you! INTERESTED? EMAIL US TODAY! CMILS@LSDVI.ORG. More Information at: https://www.ssdo fla.org/o/lsd."

👋 It's that time of the year, where we start showing off our new staff members and changes on our team - help us welcome two incredible team members in their new roles! 🌱 Rachel Smart is joining us as our new CTE Agriscience teacher — and she’ll eventually help expanding our offerings in electrical, carpentry, and welding! 📚 Kristy Guidry, who has been teaching at LSD for the past two years, is stepping into a new position as our instructional coach for math, science, and CTE. We’re excited for what’s ahead with these two on board!

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Welcome announcement from the Louisiana School for the Deaf introducing two new team members: Rachel Smart, CTE Teacher, and Kristy Guidry, Instructional Coach

A big THANK YOU to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association for generously donating materials that will make our celebrations extra special! Pictured is just a sneak peek into the items they got us, and more is coming soon! 👀 Your support will help us shine during Awards Day, Back to School events, Staff Appreciation, and more. We’re truly grateful to have such a caring alumni community behind us. You're the best, War Eagles! 🦅💚

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

"Text on a chalk and board themed background reading: 'THANK YOU Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association!'" Pictured are some materials arranged on a table with "WAR EAGLES" spelled out.

🎉 Big thanks to our amazing operations team! We’re excited to share that new communication boards have been installed in our PreK and elementary playgrounds. These boards will support communication access and boost language development for all our students—making playtime even more meaningful! 💬🛝💛

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

student standing in front of communication board

communication board in front of playground

✨ NOW HIRING! ✨ Join us at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, the 2nd most improved school in Louisiana! We're still expanding our team this fall and looking for talented individuals to fill roles such as: Teachers (MS ELA, MS Social Studies, MS Science, MS/HS Leap Connect) Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Aide Residential Advisors Speech-Language Pathologist Are you passionate about making a difference? 🌟 Apply today: tinyurl.com/LSDCAREERS and help us shape futures! Questions? Contact Dr. Delgado, NDelgado@lsdvi.org.

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Job hiring announcement for the Louisiana School for the Deaf. The text reads: 'NOW HIRING. JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM AT THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF! WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Teachers (MS ELA, MS Social Studies, MS Science, MS/HS Leap Connect), Schoolwide Behavior Support Aide, Residential Advisors, Speech-Language Pathologist. Apply at TINYURL.COM/LSDCAREERS.'

Is your child ready for a supportive learning environment? At Louisiana School for the Deaf, we put your child’s communication needs at the heart of everything we do. Our students thrive with direct communication, making learning more accessible and enjoyable! 🌟 Now enrolling for Fall 2025! Interested? Email us at cmills@lsdvi.org. What questions do you have about our programs? 💬

4 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A promotional image for the Louisiana School for the Deaf featuring the following text: "LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. HERE, YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNICATION NEEDS ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. NOW ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS FOR FALL 2025. 'I love how my teachers and friends can communicate with me directly. I don’t always need an interpreter!' –9TH GRADE STUDENT. INTERESTED? EMAIL US TODAY! CMILLS@LSDVI.ORG. More Information at: https://www.ssdo fla.org/o/lsd."

Exciting times at LSD as we celebrated our Pre-K Awards & Graduation last week! 🎓 Our young learners are ready to soar as they embark on their journey to kindergarten. We believe in their incredible potential and can’t wait to watch them grow and shine. 🌟

4 months ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf

🌟✨ Celebrating Excellence! ✨🌟 Our Academic Awards Day was filled with joy as we honored our outstanding winners! 🏆🎉 Check out pictures from the following winners: 🎓 Student of the Year 🏆 CTE Worker of the Year 🌍 Citizenship Award 💪 Top Kickboard Earner 📚 Top GPA Let’s celebrate their hard work!

4 months ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf

Congrats! 2024-2025 CTE Worker of the Year

Congrats! 2024-2025 Top Kickboard Earner

🎉 Join us in celebrating our incredible Teacher and Paraeducator of the Year at the Louisiana School for the Deaf! 🌟 Claudia Perez, our Teacher of the Year, is known for her dedication, leadership, and heart. She goes above and beyond to make sure her students not only understand the work—but believe in themselves. Always supportive, always all-in, Claudia’s impact is felt across our entire school community. 💚 Damien Williams, our Paraeducator of the Year, is the quiet force that keeps everything running smoothly. From supporting student activities to stepping in wherever he’s needed, Damien is dependable, caring, and always ready to help. Our students—and staff—are better because of him. 💚 We’re so proud to honor these two amazing educators who represent the very best of LSD! 🦅

4 months ago, Louisiana School for the Deaf

Congratulations Claudia Perez Teacher of the Year and Damien Williams Para of the Year

📣 Big things are happening at the Louisiana School for the Deaf! 💚 This year, our students soared — and the results speak for themselves: 🧠 MAP Scores Up – We crushed last year’s growth goals, with MAP Reading improving by 13% from last year's growth! 🎓 ACT Scores Rising – Our juniors gained up to 8 points on given subject areas from their last test in the Fall, with some beating national growth averages! 🌟 Behavior & SEL Success – Referrals and suspensions dropped dramatically, with a 60% suspension decrease thanks to stronger PBIS and SEL supports. 📚 New Top-Tier Curricula | 👩‍🔧 More CTE Certifications | 🚜 New CTE Barn | 🖥️ Stronger Tech-Integrated Classrooms 👶 PreK Rated Excellent Again | 👩‍🏫 More Staff Hired | 📈 State Performance Grade Up a Level, and MORE! 🦅 Here We Grow, War Eagles!

5 months ago, Natalie Delgado

A celebratory post from the Louisiana School for the Deaf announcing achievements in student growth. The text highlights the following points: MAP Growth: The school exceeded last year's growth in MAP Math and Reading, with a 13% increase in MAP Reading from the previous year's end-of-year growth. ACT Growth: Most of the junior class showed improvement in various areas of the ACT, with some students surpassing the national average by increasing their scores by 6-8 points in specific subjects. PBIS & SEL: There has been a significant focus on PBIS programming and social-emotional learning, resulting in a dramatic decrease in referrals and a 60% reduction in suspensions from Fall '24 to Spring '25. The post concludes with encouragement for students, stating, "Keep it up, War Eagles!"

Looking for a school where your deaf or hard of hearing child can truly belong? At Louisiana School for the Deaf, we create a community where Deaf and hard-of-hearing students THRIVE! 🌟 With small class sizes and a bilingual, top-tier curriculum, our students feel supported, understood, and ready for the future. Interested in enrolling for Fall 2025? Email us at cmills@lsdvi.org!

5 months ago, Natalie Delgado

Promotional flyer for Louisiana School for the Deaf. Headline reads, "Here, it’s easy to make friends who understand!" with a subheading announcing enrollment for Fall 2025. Text highlights that students with a strong sense of belonging are 4.4 times more likely to be academically motivated. It also emphasizes small class sizes and inclusive support. The flyer includes photos of smiling students signing and working together, with contact info: cmills@lsdvi.org and website link https://www.ssdofla.org/o/lsd. A war eagle mascot appears in the corner.

REMINDER: Board of Directors Meeting is Tomorrow Date: 05/13/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820 SSD Board Room - Student Center If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/RUPhZES32CQ?feature=share You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5630167/Agenda_5.13.25.pdf

5 months ago, Louisiana Special School Dicstrict