LDOE Special Education
Cohort Resource Hub
Learning together to better support students with disabilities
Session 1 : Cohort Overview & The Best Practices
(November 6, 2025)
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Session 1 Presentation
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Cohort Experience Overview
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Practical Action Plan Overview
Session 2: How to Implement the Best Practices & Reflecting on Current Practices
(December 42025)
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Session 2 Presentation
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Core Instruction Self Assessment
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Intervention Self Assessment
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Practical Action Plan Component 1 Overview
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Practical Action Plan Component 1: Focus Area Selection
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Current Practices Self Reflection
SESSION RECORDING
Session 2: Virtual Makeup Session Recording
Optional Virtual Sessions
(January 2026)
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Session 3A Presentation: How to Schedule Elementary Intervention
SESSION RECORDING
Session 3A Recording: How to Schedule Elementary Intervention
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Session 3B Presentation: How to Schedule Secondary Intervention
SESSION RECORDING
Session 3B Recording: How to Schedule Secondary Intervention
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Session 3C Presentation: The Role of System Leaders
SESSION RECORDING
Session 3C Recording: The Role of System Leaders
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Session 3D Presentation: Where to Find Content Strong Staff
SESSION RECORDING
Session 3D Recording: Where to Find Content Strong Staff
Session 4: Learning from Success Stories Across the State
(February 5th, 2026)
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LDOE IEP Writing Best Practices Guide
SESSION RECORDING
Updating IEPs to Align with the Best Practices
Presented by Meredith Jordan
SESSION RECORDING
Allowing Special Educators to Specialize & Introducing Case Managers
Presented by Terrebonne Parish
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Sample District IEP Facilitator Job Description
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Sample Case Manager Job Description
SESSION RECORDING
Implementing Elementary Intervention
Presented by Natchitoches Parish
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Sample Special Education Strategist Job Description
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Sample Student Leveling Guidance
Session 5: Implementation Blueprints and Communication Planning
(March 13th, 2026)
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Sample Completed Communication Outline & Email Draft
GOOGLE DOC
Practical Action Plan Component 4:
Stakeholder Communication Outline
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Practical Action Plan Component 3:
Technical Assistance Selection
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Elementary Technical Assistance Menu
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Secondary Technical Assistance Menu
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Practical Action Plan Component 2:
Implementation Blueprints
Session Recording