Louisiana Special School District

🌟 Explore What Makes Our Schools a great place to learn! 🌟

The Special School District is excited to welcome families to campus this summer! The Louisiana School for the Deaf (L*D) and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) are opening their doors for Wednesday tours from June 17 through July 29.

Come see firsthand what makes our programs unique and how we support every student’s success. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Tour our campus
✅ Learn about our academic programs and curriculum
✅ Explore residential life opportunities
✅ Discover career and technical education pathways
✅ Understand the IEP services and student supports we provide here at both schools
✅ Learn about extracurricular activities we offer!

Whether you’re just starting to explore options or ready to take the next step, we’d love to meet you and show you around!

Please note that we also have Spanish interpreters available for Spanish-speaking families and virtual tours as well.

📅 Wednesdays | June 17 – July 29
📍 SSD Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Contact:
🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/lsdvisummertour
📧[email protected]
📞 225-228-4358

Come experience our community—we can’t wait to welcome you!

The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:

files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com

🌟 Explore What Makes Our Schools a great place to learn! 🌟

The Special School District is excited to welcome families to campus this summer! The Louisiana School for the Deaf (L*D) and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) are opening their doors for Wednesday tours from June 17 through July 29.

Come see firsthand what makes our programs unique and how we support every student’s success. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Tour our campus
✅ Learn about our academic programs and curriculum
✅ Explore residential life opportunities
✅ Discover career and technical education pathways
✅ Understand the IEP services and student supports we provide here at both schools
✅ Learn about extracurricular activities we offer!

Whether you’re just starting to explore options or ready to take the next step, we’d love to meet you and show you around!

📅 Wednesdays | June 17 – July 29
📍 SSD Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/lsdvisummertour
📧[email protected]
📞 225-228-4358

Come experience our community—we can’t wait to welcome you!

🌟 Explore What Makes Our Schools a great place to learn! 🌟

The Special School District is excited to welcome families to campus this summer! The Louisiana School for the Deaf (L*D) and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) are opening their doors for Wednesday tours from June 17 through July 29.

Come see firsthand what makes our programs unique and how we support every student’s success. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Tour our campus
✅ Learn about our academic programs and curriculum
✅ Explore residential life opportunities
✅ Discover career and technical education pathways
✅ Understand the IEP services and student supports we provide here at both schools
✅ Learn about extracurricular activities we offer!

Whether you’re just starting to explore options or ready to take the next step, we’d love to meet you and show you around!

📅 Wednesdays | June 17 – July 29
📍 SSD Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/lsdvisummertour
📧 [email protected]
📞 225-228-4358

Come experience our community—we can’t wait to welcome you!

Due to a state office closure, L*D and LSVI will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be no virtual learning on Monday, January 26, 2026. Any additional updates will be sent and posted on the district website and social media pages. See the updated schedule for next week below.

Monday, 1/26- L*D and LSVI are closed; no virtual learning.

Tuesday, 1/27- DAY students will be back on campus for a regular school day. SOUTHEAST, LAFAYETTE, and TERREBONNE dorm students will travel back to campus. NORTH and LAKE CHARLES dorm students will participate in virtual learning.

Wednesday- Friday, 1/28-1/30- DAY, SOUTHEAST, LAFAYETTE, and TERREBONNE students will have a regular school day. NORTH and LAKE CHARLES dorm students will participate in virtual learning.

Stay safe and stay warm!

Due to impending weather, no L*D or LSVI students will return to the SSD campus on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Please note the following updates by bus route.
- Students who ride the NORTH or LAKE CHARLES bus will not have bus service until Sunday, February 1. These students will participate in virtual learning for the entire week.
- DAY students will participate in virtual learning on Monday, January 26, and will return to campus for a regular school day on Tuesday, January 27.
- Students who ride the TERREBONNE, SOUTHEAST, or LAFAYETTE bus will participate in virtual learning on Monday, January 26, and will return to campus on Tuesday, January 27, following the regular pickup schedule. These students will have a regular school day on Wednesday, January 28.

We appreciate your flexibility as we prioritize student safety. You may contact your child’s school office if you have any questions. Please stay safe and continue to monitor school communications for any updates. Thank you.

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted

The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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

For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on SSD's YouTube Channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UPICDAoCGLI

To view the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/c34a6553-aa32-4cb2-bb5b-3bb5136541d2/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-1.13.26.pdf?disposition=inline

Board of Directors Meeting 01/13/2026 Board of Directors Meeting for the Louisiana Special School District Date: 01/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Board of Directors Meeting 11/12/2025 has been cancelled.