Louisiana Special School District

08/07/2026

Every school day counts! Regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep up with learning, and build important routines for success.

Parents and caregivers can help by:
🗓️ Planning vacations during school breaks
⏰ Establishing consistent bedtime and morning routines
🩺 Scheduling appointments during breaks or weekends when possible
🚗 Having a backup plan for transportation
💬 Talking with your child about the importance of attending school every day
🤝 Reaching out to the school when your child needs support

Together, we can help our students be present, engaged, and ready to learn! 🎓

Let's have a wonderful year! We cannot wait to see you next week on Monday, August 10!

08/07/2026

Help Our Students Start the School Year Strong!

The Louisiana School for the Deaf and the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired are collecting school supplies and uniform items to help ensure every student begins the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

From July 27 – August 28, we invite our community, alumni, families, businesses, and supporters to make a difference by donating new school supplies and uniform essentials.

Every donation—big or small—helps remove barriers to learning and gives our students the confidence to begin the school year prepared for success.

Thank you for supporting our War Eagles and Trojans!

08/06/2026

Students First.

This week the District welcomed back teachers at our Back to School Celebration and breakfast event. We were joined by SSD Board of Directors President, Sandy Holloway and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, who each gave inspiring words of encouragement to teachers and staff.

The message of the morning was clear from the matching T-shirts worn by attendees to the thoughtful remarks shared by our guest speakers. Every part of the event reflected our commitment to putting students at the center of everything we do at SSD.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Sandy Holloway, SSD Board President, and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, for sharing their insights and encouragement as we begin a new school year. Together, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

07/27/2026

"What you do makes a difference. You have to decide what type of a difference you want to make".
Alisha Butler
2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired

Meet Alisha Butler, a 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year semifinalist from the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired in the Louisiana Special School District.

Alisha serves students as an English dual enrollment facilitator and intermediate braille instructor. She also supports campuswide teaching and learning as the K-12 instructional coach, school testing coordinator, and technology coordinator.

Her work reflects what great teachers do every day: meet student needs, strengthen learning, and create opportunities for every child to succeed.

Join us in celebrating Alisha during Teacher Appreciation Week. If you're attending Teacher Leader Summit, be sure to join our opening session pre-show May 26 at 8:30 a.m. where we will make the live announcement of our Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year Finalists.

# Dream Teachers

07/27/2026

We would like to congratulate Ms. Alisha Butler for her selection as the 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. The Louisiana Department of Education in partnership with Dream Teachers, honors the state’s most outstanding educators each year. This weekend, they announced Ms. Butler as the 2027 honoree.

Ms. Butler teaches dual enrollment English and intermediate Braille at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) in Baton Rouge, where she designs instruction and has also worked as an instructional coach, school testing coordinator, and technology coordinator. Butler is a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and holds the National Certification in Unified English Braille, one of fewer than 500 educators nationwide to earn this designation.

🎉 Congratulations Ms. Butler! 🎉

07/20/2026

🌟 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!