Students with Exceptionalities
Welcome to the Students with Exceptionalities Departments and Services page. Here you can find helpful resources and contact information.
Students With Exceptionalities Programs and Services
- Adapted Physical Education Program
- Assistive Technology Program
- Hearing Impaired Program
- Infant-Toddler/Transition
- Pupil Appraisal Services
- Other Programs and Services
Adapted Physical Education Program
The purpose of the Adapted Physical Education Program is to provide a specially designed physical education program to those exceptional students who have a significant gross motor deficit or who, for various reasons, are unable to successfully and safely participate in the regular P.E. setting. The APE curriculum is based on the Louisiana Standards and Benchmarks of regular physical education, focusing on motor, perceptual, cognitive, and social development. In addition to teaching APE classes, the staff also screens and evaluates students to determine eligibility for services. When needed they go into the regular P.E. class to consult with P.E. teachers, providing input on safety issues, determining success of student in PE setting, adapting equipment to better accommodate the students’ needs, and team teaching when appropriate.
Assistive Technology Program
Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The St. Tammany Parish Assistive Technology Team provides screenings and assessments to determine if assistive technology is required to access the academic curriculum and consultations to insure the effective incorporation of technology into the classroom for students who have a diagnosed disability or an active 504 plan.
Hearing Impaired Program
Students with a classification of Hearing Impaired are eligible to receive educational supports and or services. The level and type of these services are determined at the IEP in accordance with the student’s needs and overall functioning ability. Students who are sign language dependent and who require a sign language interpreter, or who require the instruction of a hearing impaired teacher will receive those services at one of the systems Hearing Impaired Site Based Schools. Hearing Impaired students who do not need the services of a hearing impaired teacher or interpreter will remain at their home base school and will be monitored by the school based speech and language therapist.
Infant-Toddler/Transition
The purpose of this program is to aid the families of children with special needs who are approaching their third birthday experience a smooth and effective transition from the EarlySteps Program (Louisiana’s birth to three special education program) to the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. A transition meeting with parents is held prior to the child’s third birthday to review the transition process and answer any questions they may have about St Tammany Parish School system services.
Pupil Appraisal Services
STPPS Pupil Appraisal Department is responsible for conducting Child Find Services according to the reauthorization of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
STPPS knows that you care about your child; we do too! Every child is unique, and differences are wonderful, but some differences can cause problems in schooling.
For students enrolled in a STPPS Public School, students with academic, communication, behavior, and social concerns along with students who show exceptional academic or talent art skills follow the School Building Level Committee (SBLC) process. The SBLC is a team of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel who find ways to help your child with his/her problems. Parents should contact their child’s teacher to schedule a conference to discuss concerns.
For students enrolled in a Non Public, Homeschooled, or Preschool, between the ages of 3-5, STPPS Pupil Appraisal Staff will identify students through a screening and intervention process to determine, if applicable, a multi-disciplinary evaluation, as defined by the federal legislation.
If interested, please contact your child’s school, if enrolled in a STPPS Public School, or for Non Public or Homeschooled children: Eastern St. Tammany (985-646-4960; Western St. Tammany (985-898-3316). For children aged 3-5 not enrolled in public school: Eastern St. Tammany (985) 690-4423; West St. Tammany (985) 898-3323.
We appreciate your efforts in this matter to help us meet the federal compliance and to help us provide services to children with disabilities. If you have additional questions, please contact Debbie Leckie, Coordinator of Pupil Appraisal at (985)898-3316 or by email.
Other Programs and Services
- Child Search
- Early Childhood Development Center
- Homebound
- SBLC/504/Dyslexia
- Gifted
- Talented
- Mental Health
- Speech/ Language
- Visually Impaired
- Reduced Numbers Classes
- Multiple Abilities Classes (Formerly Moderate/ Severe)
- Resource/ Inclusion
- Behavior Education Classrooms (Formerly MAE)
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Transition Services: Thrive Training Centers
- Non-Public
SWE Programs and Services
Resources and Links
Resources for Students with Disabilities (LDOE Website)
Resources for Gifted and Talented Students (LDOE Website)
Additional Resources for Gifted and Talented Students (LDOE Website)
Resources for English Learners (LDOE Website)
Important Acronyms
Acronyms
(Some acronyms are unique to St. Tammany Parish.)
Following is a list of commonly used acronyms in the regular,
special education, mental health, and other community service fields.
ADA |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
ADD |
Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
APE |
Adapted Physical Education |
AT |
Assistive Technology |
BIP |
Behavior Intervention Plan |
CAAB |
Classroom Assistance for Atypical Behavior |
CBE |
Community Based Education |
CBVE |
Community Based Vocational Education |
CHADD |
Children with Attention Deficit Disorder |
CHAMPS |
Conversation-Help-Activity-Movement-Participation |
DD |
Developmentally Delayed |
DHH |
Department of Health and Hospitals |
ED |
Emotional Disturbance |
ESL |
English as a Second Language |
ESYS |
Extended School Year Services |
ESY IEP |
Extended School Year Individualized Education Program |
FAPE |
Free Appropriate Public Education |
FERPA |
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
FINS |
Families in Need of Services |
FBA |
Functional Behavior Assessment |
GED |
General Education Development |
GEE |
Graduate Exit Exam |
HI |
Hearing Impairment |
H/H |
Hospital/Homebound |
IAES |
Interim Alternative Educational Setting |
IDEA |
Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act |
IEE |
Independent Educational Evaluation |
IEP |
Individualized Education Program |
IFSP |
Individualized Family Service Plan |
ISC |
Interagency Service Coordination |
LEA |
Local Education Agency |
LEAP |
Louisiana Educational Assessment Program |
LRE |
Least Restrictive Environment |
LRS |
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services |
LATAAP |
Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program |
MAE |
Management Alternatives in Education |
MFP |
Minimum Foundation Program |
MHP |
Mental Health Provider |
NCI |
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention |
NCLB |
No Child Left Behind |
NPR |
Non-Parish Review |
O&M |
Orientation and Mobility Training |
OCS |
Office of Community Services |
ODR |
Officially Designated Representative |
OFAT |
Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach |
OHI |
Other Health Impaired |
OI |
Orthopedic Impairment |
OT |
Occupational Therapy |
OYD |
Office of Youth Development (Juvenile Services) |
PAS |
Pupil Appraisal Services |
PBIP |
Positive Behavior Intervention Plan |
PE |
Physical Education |
PEI |
Preschool Early Intervention |
PT |
Physical Therapy |
PTU |
Para-educator Training Unit |
RNC |
Reduced Numbers Class |
SAT |
Student Assistance Team |
SBLC |
School Building Level Committee |
SEA |
State Education Agency |
SIB |
Self-Injurious Behavior |
SIS |
Student Information System |
SLD |
Specific Learning Disability |
SP |
Services Plan |
STARC |
Services-Training-Advocacy-Resources-Connection |
TBI |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
TOV |
Threat of Violence |
VI |
Visually Impairment |
VOA |
Volunteers of America |
STPPS Transition Guide
The St. Tammany Parish Public School System Transition Guide is designed to help students with exceptionalities and their families plan the transition process from school-based services to adult-based services.
- About
- Getting Started - State & Local Agency Connections
- Advocacy & Outreach
- Post-Secondary Education (Tech Schools, Colleges, Universities, etc.)
- Other Supports
- Recreation & Leisure Organizations & Activities
- St. Tammany Parish Business Partnerships
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About
The St. Tammany Parish Public School System (STPPS) Transition Guide is designed to help students with exceptionalities and their families plan the transition process from school-based services to adult-based services.
Transition planning is a cooperative effort between schools, local agencies, and families of children with exceptionalities to make plans as their child transitions from Early Steps through school, and into college, meaningful employment, and/or community engagement activities.
Planning for life after high school is dependent on agencies, funds available, regulations, and much more. Many adult services and supports are provided on an eligibility or qualification basis.
Beginning at 16 years old, the IEP team will coordinate the transition process at each IEP through graduation and, with parent permission, involve agencies.
Transition & the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
- Transition planning is, “...a coordinated set of activities within a results-oriented process focused on improving the academic and functional achievement, movement from school to post-school activities, education, training, employment, independent living, and/or community participation; based on individual’s needs, strengths, preferences, and interests.”
- Transition planning includes, “instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult-living objectives, and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.”
Getting Started - State & Local Agency Connections
State Agency Connections
- Florida Parishes Human Service Authority (FPHSA)
- Louisiana Department of Health: Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
- Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)
- Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) Office of Public Health - Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
- Louisiana Workforce Commission
- Easterseals Louisiana
- Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center
- Quality Support Coordination, Inc. (Region 9)
- Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc.
- Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
Florida Parishes Human Service Authority (FPHSA)
- A local governance entity for the Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
- Single point of entry to services and resources such as:
- New Opportunity Waiver
- Children’s Choice Waiver
- Supports Waiver
- Residential Options Waiver
- Community Services
- Individual & Family Support
- Support Coordination
- Flexible Family Funds
- Residential Living Options
- Crisis Diversion
- Employment
Contact Information: Florida Parishes Human Service Authority (FPHSA) 835 Pride Drive, Suite B Hammond, LA 70401 985-543-4730 www.fphsa.org
Louisiana Department of Health: Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
- Quality services and supports, information, and opportunities for choice to people of Louisiana with developmental disabilities and their families
- The Resource Center works with service systems to assist in providing more evidence-based, effective, person-centered, and cost-effective services
Contact Information: Resource.Center@LA.GOV 225-567-1254 https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/138 or https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/145
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)
- (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities
- Programs and Services include:
- Blind Services
- Independent Living Program
- Louisiana Rehabilitation Council
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Employer Services
- LRS State Offices
- LRS Regional Offices
- Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
- Home and Community Services
- Disability Determination Services
Contact Information: LRS Regional Office - St. Tammany Address: 520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 4D Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: (504) 838-5180 http://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp
Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) Office of Public Health - Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) in Louisiana have access to services designed to minimize their disabilities and maximize their ability to live as independently as possible.
Contact Information: 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 2060 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-568-5055 https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/740
Louisiana Workforce Commission
The LWC is ideally positioned and structured to support and serve Louisiana’s employers, job seekers and workforce partners.
Contact Information: 1001 North 23rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-324-3111 http://www.laworks.net/
Easterseals Louisiana
Easterseals Louisiana is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities achieve independence. Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Contact Information: 935 Gravier Street, Suite 720 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-523-7325 https://www.easterseals.com/louisiana/
Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center
Our mission is to teach people who are blind and deaf-blind the skills that lead to independence, employment and community integration.
Contact Information: 409 West St. Mary Boulevard Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 (337) 234-6492 http://www.affiliatedblind.org/
Quality Support Coordination, Inc. (Region 9)
The agency has provided support coordination for NOW waiver participants, Community Choices Waiver recipients, Adult Day Health Care Waiver, Children's Choice, EPSDT, Residential Options Waiver and the Support Waiver.
Contact Information: 19226 North 5th Street Covington, LA 70433 1-877-419-4564 https://www.qualitysupportcoordination.com/
Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD) is the oldest and largest nonprofit organization for the Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing citizens in the state of Louisiana.
Contact Information: 3112 Valley Creek Drive, Suite E Baton Rouge, LA 70808 V: 225-923-1266 www.LAD1908.org
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) provides people who are D/deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, and those with speech disorders with programs and services to ensure full communication access to the world around them.
Contact Information: 628 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 V: 225-219-2404 VP: 225-406-7317 https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/318
Local Agency Connections
- Arc of New Orleans
- STARC of Louisiana
- Community Action Agency - St. Tammany Parish
- Department of Health & Human Services - St. Tammany
- Tri-Parish Works - St. Tammany American Job Center
- New Orleans Job Corps Center
- Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
- Youth Services Bureau
Arc of New Orleans
Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the independence and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism.
Services Include:
- Early Intervention
- In-Home Services
- Community Integration
- Employment Services
Contact Information: 504-837-5105 info@arcgno.org - https://arcgno.org/
STARC of Louisiana
For individuals with disabilities in St. Tammany and four surrounding parishes, STARC provides a lifetime of Services, Training, Advocacy, Resources and Community Connections.
Contact Information: 1705 Viola Street Mandeville, LA 70448 985-641-0197 https://www.starcla.org/
Community Action Agency - St. Tammany Parish
The Community Action Agency (CAA), with offices in Covington and Slidell, provides a number of services to St. Tammany Parish residents including emergency utility, rental and mortgage assistance.
Contact Information: 1301 North Florida Covington, LA 70433 985-893-3923 520 Old Spanish Trail Slidell, LA 70458 985-646-2090 www.stpgov.org/caa
Department of Health & Human Services - St. Tammany
The mission of DHHS is to improve the quality of life for St. Tammany Parish residents by supporting comprehensive social services and public health programs that empower families, foster self-sufficiency and positively transform the lives of people in our community.
Contact Information: 21454 Koop Drive, Room 327 Mandeville, LA 70471 985-898-2700 www.stpgov.org/departments/dhhs
Tri-Parish Works - St. Tammany American Job Center
- Job-seeker services
- Planning careers
- Finding work
- Getting skills/education
- Business Services
- Recruiting Employees
- Youth Services
- Career planning
- Finding work
- Summer opportunities
- Getting skills/training
Contact Information: 520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 4C Slidell, LA 70458 985-646-3940 http://www2.laworks.net/SLDetails.asp?ID=9
New Orleans Job Corps Center
New Orleans Job Corps Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
Contact Information: 8825 Airline Highway New Orleans, LA 70118 504-484-3501 https://neworleans.jobcorps.gov
Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disorders through comprehensive interdisciplinary team evaluations, integrated treatment protocols, high quality evidence-based patient care, direction of special education services, and professional education and research.
Contact Information: 1319 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70112 504-842-3900 www.https://www.ochsner.org/boh
Youth Services Bureau
Advocacy & Outreach
- Northshore Families Helping Families
- CHADD
- Disability Rights Louisiana
- Louisiana Council’s Advisory Network (LaCAN)
- Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LaDDC)
- Deaf Focus Services
- Lighthouse for the Blind
- Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LaTAN)
- CC Group Foundation
Northshore Families Helping Families
Provides training, resources, workshops, and information about disabilities and provides peer-to-peer support.
Contact Information: 108 Highland Park Plaza Covington, LA 70433 985-875-0511 https://www.fhfnorthshore.org/
CHADD
- Meetups are informal gatherings led by volunteer professionals with expertise in ADHD. Adults, parents/caregivers, and professionals who are impacted by ADHD (in themselves and/or a loved one) are encouraged to attend.
- Separate meetups for adults with ADHD and parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, though anyone affected by ADHD is welcome at either or both monthly events.
Contact Information: nolachadd@gmail.com - https://www.chadd.net/chapter/519
Disability Rights Louisiana
Disability Rights Louisiana advocates for the human and legal rights of all children, adults and seniors with disabilities.
Contact Information: 8325 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118 1-800-960-7705 https://disabilityrightsla.org/
Louisiana Council’s Advisory Network (LaCAN)
Advocates for policies and systems that support inclusion everywhere people learn, work, live, and play. LaCAN advocates for service systems that support children and adults with disabilities to live in their own homes and be fully-included and participating members of their local schools and communities.
Contact Information: https://laddc.org/initiatives/community-living-and-self-determinati on/community-supports/current-initiatives/lacan/
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LaDDC)
A system of services and supports in Louisiana which enable individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, be independent, productive and integrated and included in all facets of community life.
Contact Information: 5615 Corporate Blvd. Suite 500B Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 342-6804 https://laddc.org/
Deaf Focus Services
Lighthouse for the Blind
At Lighthouse Louisiana our mission is to empower people with disabilities through services, employment, and advocacy.
Contact Information: 123 State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-899-4501 https://www.lighthouselouisiana.org/
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LaTAN)
Working throughout all of Louisiana, LATAN assists residents of all ages with disabilities or functional limitations in gaining independence at home, at work, and at school through the use of assistive technology.
Contact Information: 3042 Old Forge Drive, Suite D Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-925-9500 https://www.latan.org/
CC Group Foundation
CC Group Foundation (CCGF) is established with the intention of providing unbiased language services, advocacy, and equal opportunity rights to all members of the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing (HoH), and Deaf-Blind community.
Contact Information: 19352 North 2nd Street, Suite 2 Covington, LA 70433 V: 985-892-2581 VP: 985-590-3148 https://www.ccgroupfoundation.org/
Post-Secondary Education (Tech Schools, Colleges, Universities, etc.)
- Delgado Community College - Disability Services
- Louisiana State University - Disability Services
- Nicholls State University - Student Access Center
- Nicholls State University - Bridge to Independence
- Northshore Technical Community College - Disability Services
- Southeastern Louisiana University - Student Accessibility Services
- Southeastern Louisiana University - Lions Connected
- Southern University and A&M College -The Office of Disability Services
- Southern University at New Orleans - Services for Students with Disabilities
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Office of Disability Services
- National Technical Institute for the Deaf
- Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Delgado Community College - Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services at Delgado Community College is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for qualified students with disabilities in an effort to ensure full participation in all activities, programs, and services of the College.
Contact Information: Delgado Community College Student Services Building, Room 102 City Park Campus 615 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 504-671-5161 https://www.dcc.edu/student-services/advising/disability-services/default.aspx
Louisiana State University - Disability Services
Provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services to students with disabilities to ensure they receive full participation in all activities, programs and services at the university.
Contact Information: 124 Johnston Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 225-578-5919 https://www.lsu.edu/disability/
Nicholls State University - Student Access Center
Nicholls State University is committed to providing equal access to education, housing and facilities through a dedicated effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information: 137 Peltier Hall 985-448-4430 https://www.nicholls.edu/student-access-center/
Nicholls State University - Bridge to Independence
At Nicholls State University, students with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder have the opportunity to enjoy the full college experience while gaining the leadership and social skills needed for future employment and independent living.
Contact Information: Tara Martin, Bridge Program Director College of Education and Behavioral Sciences PHONE: 985-448-4298 EMAIL: tara.martin@nicholls.edu https://www.nicholls.edu/education/support-programs/bridge-to-in dependence/
Northshore Technical Community College - Disability Services
The main campus and branch campuses of Northshore Technical Community College actively recruit prospective qualified students, including those with disabilities. Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are strictly adhered to; and the campus will make reasonable alterations in facilities, services, policies, and practices in order that qualified individuals with disabilities may have access to both employment and training. Each campus has a designated ADA/504 Coordinator.
Contact Information: Lacombe Main Campus 65556 Centerpoint Blvd. Lacombe, LA 70445 Phone: (985) 545-1247 https://www.northshorecollege.edu/students/current-students/students-with-disabilities
Southeastern Louisiana University - Student Accessibility Services
The Office of Student Accessibility Services facilitates the process of academic accommodations for students with disabilities and works in collaboration with other University departments in an attempt to ensure full participation in all activities, programs, and services of the University.
Contact Information: Student Accessibility Services Tinsley Hall, Room 102 Hammond, LA 70402 985-549-2247 http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/access_srv/
Southeastern Louisiana University - Lions Connected
The mission of Lions Connected (LC) is to provide young adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) an inclusive college experience while preparing them to become contributing members of society.
Contact Information: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/teach_lrn/progr ams/lions_connected/index.html
Southern University and A&M College -The Office of Disability Services
Under the auspices of the University Counseling Center, assists students in meeting their unique academic/educational, personal, vocational and social needs that would otherwise prove to be an obstacle to educational pursuits.
Contact Information: Office # 246, A. C. Blanks Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Phone: 225.771.3546 https://www.subr.edu/page/13
Southern University at New Orleans - Services for Students with Disabilities
The Services for Students with Disabilities program offers academic support services and resources that cannot be developed or adequately provided by other campus departments. Such support services and resources include, but are not limited to, tutorial services, enlarged printed materials, test-proctoring, and specialized computerized equipment.
Contact Information: 6400 Press Drive SUNO Conference Center Room 114 New Orleans, LA 70126 504-286-5335 https://www.suno.edu/page/services-for-students-with-disabilities
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Office of Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at UL Lafayette is dedicated to ensuring nondiscrimination and equal access to all programs, services, and activities for qualified students with disabilities.
Contact Information: Agnes Edwards Hall, Room 126 P.O. Box 43693, Lafayette, LA 70504 (337) 482-5252 https://disability.louisiana.edu/
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology, and is home to the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Contact Information: 52 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 585-475-7695 http://www.ntid.rit.edu
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.
Contact Information: 800 Florida Ave NE Washington, DC 20002 https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/
Other Supports
- Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
- State Library of Louisiana Services - Talking Books & Braille Library
- STAR Transit
- TEEM Academy
- OPTIONS - Premier Services for People with Disabilities
- United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans
- Addie’s Angels, Inc.
- Early Childhood Network
- St. Tammany Health Systems
- Oschners/St. Tammany Health
- NAMI St. Tammany
- STOPS
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
The Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is an alternative educational program which offers adolescents an opportunity to change their future. Students looking for a way to succeed outside of a traditional school setting learn self discipline, leadership, and responsibility while working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma.
Contact Information: 1-800-Camp-Kid https://langycp.com/
State Library of Louisiana Services - Talking Books & Braille Library
TBBL provides free public library service to Louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.
Contact Information: 701 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5345 (225) 342-4913 https://www.state.lib.la.us/special-services/tbbl
STAR Transit
STAR Transit is a demand response transit system that operates within the boundaries of St. Tammany Parish (service area map). This system is open to all residents within the Parish. The program operates two types of services: rural transportation and urban transportation. It is designed to transport passengers to and between essential services and destinations. This service is non-emergency and provides curb-to-curb service on a call-in, first come first served basis.
Contact Information: Reservations - 985.327.0185 http://stpgov.org/residents/transportation
TEEM Academy
The TEEM Transition Program prepares, guides, and assists students in and during the hiring process. Even after students exit high school, our TEEM continues to work with them to have successful competitive employment interviews and outcomes to increase productivity and self-confidence.
Contact Information: 1601 Shortcut Highway, Suite A Slidell, LA 70458 877.933.9595 www.teemacademy.org/
OPTIONS - Premier Services for People with Disabilities
OPTIONS is a local, non-profit agency established in 1973 by parents looking for community based services for their children with disabilities.
Contact Information: 19362 W. Shelton Road Hammond, LA 70401 985-345-6269 https://options4u.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans
UCP Greater New Orleans connects people with disabilities to the opportunities and resources needed to live productive and independent lives.
Contact Information: 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 103 Kenner, LA 70062 504-461-4266 http://ucpgno.org
Addie’s Angels, Inc.
A non-profit organization that serves individuals in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, and beyond. We provide services in a variety of ways, specifically (but not limited) to children who were either born without one or both of their arms, or who have lost the use of their arms through some sort of accident.
Contact Information: 114 Casa Bella Ct. Mandeville, LA 70448 https://www.addiesangels.com/
Early Childhood Network
The St. Tammany Parish Early Childhood Community Network is a collaboration of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, Head Start and Type III child care centers. The mission of the network is to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood care and education for children birth to age five so that each enters kindergarten ready for success.
Contact Information: Early Childhood Office at 985-898-3306
St. Tammany Health Systems
Contact Information: 985-898-4000 https://www.sttammany.health/
Oschners/St. Tammany Health
St. Tammany Health System in partnership with Ochsner Health Hospital for Children offer the most comprehensive care for children on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in southeast Louisiana.
Contact Information: 985-239-8123 https://digital.ochsner.org/northshorekidscare/
NAMI St. Tammany
Non-profit organization that fills the need for education, advocacy, support, and resources for both those in our community living with mental illness and their loved ones.
Contact Information: 985-626-6538 https://namisttammany.org/
STOPS
The organization is comprised entirely of volunteers who are committed to providing community programs in an effort to lower the suicide rate in the parish as well as to ameliorate the sting of the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Contact Information: 985-237-5506 www.stops-la.com
Recreation & Leisure Organizations & Activities
Pelican Park - Recreation District #1
Pelican Park Leisure Programs offers fun for everyone! With a variety of programs, Pelican Park hosts an average of five hundred classes a year including arts & crafts, personal development, health & well-being, outdoor adventure, and social activities.
Contact Information: 63350 Pelican Drive Mandeville, LA 70448 985-626-7997 Office www.pelicanpark.com
Special Olympics - Louisiana
Special Olympics Louisiana enriches the lives of 12,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities in Louisiana through sports, competition education, leadership and health.
Contact Information: 46 Louis Prima Drive, Suite A Covington, LA 70433 www.laso.org
Miracle League - Northshore
The mission of the Miracle League Northshore is to promote the health and well-being of children with disabilities, provide opportunities for able-bodied children to learn about and interact with children with disabilities, and develop community awareness and support for the child athlete with disabilities through organized sports leagues.
Contact Information: https://www.miracleleaguenorthshore.org/
St. Tammany Parish Business Partnerships
Below is a list of current partnerships between STPPS Special Education Department and businesses and nonprofits in St. Tammany Parish - thank you for your support!
- Acquistapaces
- American All Star
- Apetrei Dance
- Arc of New Orleans - Northshore
- Barnes & Noble - Mandeville
- Beau Chene
- Best Western, Covington
- Blue Bell Ice Cream
- Chuck E. Cheese’s
- City of Slidell
- Covington Food Bank
- Cross Gates Family Fitness
- Culinary Kids
- Easterseals
- Fat Jack’s Pizza
- Fleur De Lis Event Center
- Franco’s Athletic Club
- Garden Spot Nursery, Slidell
- George’s Mexican Restaurant
- Greenbrier Community Care Center
- Gran’s Attic
- Habitat for Humanity
- Northshore Humane Society
- IHOP, Covington
- Italian Pie
- Mandeville City Hall
- Marco’s Pizza - Slidell & Mandeville
- Miracle League- Northshore
- Mizer’s Cost & Foods
- Once Upon a Child
- Papa John’s Pizza
- Pelican Athletic Club
- Pontchartrain Elementary
- Pope John Paul High School
- Premiere Cleaners, Mandeville
- Rouses Supermarket- #32, Mandeville & Gause Blvd, Slidell
- Sam’s Club
- Save-a-Center 23
- S&S Consignment
- Style Encore
- 2nd & Charles
- Texas Roadhouse, Covington
- US Fish & Wildlife Services
- US Support Animals
- YMCA
- Walgreens - Slidell
- Walmart
- Winn Dixie - Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How do I get my business or agency in this guide?
- I would like to host your students for work experiences - how do I set this up?
How do I get my business or agency in this guide?
Email susan.munster@stpsb.org and include:
- Business name
- A blurb about the business and how it relates to post-secondary transition services for students with exceptionalities
- Contact information
- Website URL
I would like to host your students for work experiences - how do I set this up?
Email suzanne.hughes@stpsb.org and include:
- Business name
- Information about the tasks that the students will be allow to complete
- Contact information
Contact
Students with Exceptionalities
Harrison Curriculum Center
706 W. 28th Ave.
Covington, LA 70433
985-898-3311