Tess Arnold

The meeting featured a presentation by a guest speaker from Families Helping Families regarding parental rights and child advocacy. Additional agenda items included the introduction of council members and the special education leadership team, as well as a planning session to determine topics and scheduling for future meetings.

The committee held a meeting to receive an informational update regarding the Head Start program.

The committee meeting included an update on the Head Start program and a discussion regarding student enrollment counts and attendance status.

The committee meeting included a verbal report provided by DS Bus South and a review of the monthly budget-to-actual comparisons for the General Fund and all Special Revenue Funds presented by the CFO.

This Continuous Learning Plan outlines the Acadia Parish School System's commitment to ensuring all students receive continuous education, regardless of the learning model, especially in the event of school closures. The plan addresses educating all students, including vulnerable populations, in remote learning environments. It details strategies for emergency planning, technology integration, maintaining instructional quality with high-quality curriculum and diverse teaching methods, and fostering strong family engagement and support.