Division of Educational Improvement
and Assistance
Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance is to ensure that every child in every school has access to instruction delivered by well-trained teachers who are accountable for the academic success of every child.
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Contact Information
Susan W. Batson,
Acting Division Director
Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance
Claiborne Building
1201 North Third Street
P. O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 342-3513 |
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Public Notice: Proposed Revisions
The Department of Education, Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance (DEIA) is proposing revisions to Bulletin 1706, Subpart A, to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. All interested persons wishing to review the document may do so by linking to the June edition of the Louisiana Register at http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/reg/regs2008.htm.
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IDEA Funds Approval
Then U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has informed State Superintendent of Education, Paul Pastorek, of conditional approval of Louisiana’s application for Fiscal Year 2008-09 under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The approval is based on OSEP’s review of Louisiana’s application, including assurances to operate special education programs in Louisiana in compliance with IDEA. IDEA Part B Section 611 funds are $179,911,586 and Section 619 funds total $6,372,736. IDEA funds are used in Louisiana to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities from three through 21 years of age. An electronic coy of the application is available by contacting Susan Wagley Batson at Susan.Batson@la.gov or calling the toll-free number, 1-877-453-2721.
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Bulletin 1706 Training
Materials Available
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