Kathy KilgoreMay 8, 2014

2001 No Child Left Behind Act1990 American with Disabilities Act

1975 The Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act

1973 The Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)

1954 Brown vs the State Board of Education

…share one thing that has changed in education in the past…10 years 20 years30 years40 years

…have outcomes for students with disabilities improved over the last 39 years?

Providing the type and level of targeted support a student needs in order for him/her to be successful in the general education curriculum and to meet higher expectations

Ensuring a continuum of support and services is available to all students

What’s happening in Louisiana?

Indicator FFY 2011 Target Actual 2010-2011

LRE > 80% in GenEd 62.5% 61.2%

LRE < 40% in GenEd 12.5% 13.5%

What’s happening in Louisiana?Indicator FFY 2011 Target Actual 2010-2011

LRE > 80% in GenEd 62.5% 61.2%

LRE < 40 in GenEd 12.5% 13.5%

Diploma (regular) 50.0% 29.3%

Drop Out 16.7% 37%

ELA Proficient or higher 68.4% 36.8%

Math Proficient or higher 65.2% 38.3%

Why are positive outcomes for students with disabilities still not being fully realized?

Why is “inclusion” not standard operational practice in all schools?

Why are many schools not implementing more inclusive practices?

Lack of effective leadershipStaff not having the necessary skills Staff not supported in their effortsRevolving door approach to interventions/strategies

Lack of creative problem solving

(Turn to your Partner )

It only takes one to facilitate change

Actions speak louder than words

It’s catching

Maintain your passion

Stay focused

Walk the walk

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Kathy KilgoreThe SUNS Center

kkilgore@slc-gno.org504-283-3202