Digital Citizenship Guide for Parents from the LDOE
Digital Citizenship is knowing how to navigate digital environments safely, responsibly, and respectfully. It is also the understanding that balancing time online and off has value.
The LDOE has put out this guide for parents trying to teach their kids to be safe and good citizens online with a focus on safety, respect and accuracy of Information you see online.
You can find Parent's Guide to Digital Citizenship at the following link: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/technology-footprint/digital-citizenship---parent-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=e39f6118_2
REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, 08/13/2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Louisiana Special School District (Also available via Livestream)
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
If you are not able to join us in person, the meeting will be available via Livestream on the SSD YouTube page at this link: https://youtube.com/live/uoW2T5C6AiU?feature=share
You can view the agenda on our website at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/4649403/SSD_Board_Meeting_Agenda_8.13.24.pdf
This week staff began returning to our Baton Rouge campus. On the first day back, Dr. Martin addressed the staff in the auditorium. He presented the leaders across our schools and programs with the "Superintendent's Leadership Award" which recognizes team members who take on additional roles beyond their normal duties and those who go above and beyond.
The recipients were recognized by senior leadership as having demonstrated the qualities needed in a strong leader. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Superintendent's Leadership award.
NOTICE: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: August 13th, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Louisiana Special School District
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room
To view the agenda for the meeting and other documents from Board Meetings visit our Documents page and then select "Board of Directors Meeting Documents".
As we gear up for the new school year, we want to help you stay connected!
Check out the Louisiana SSD app. It’s everything Louisiana SSD, in your pocket. The app allows easy access to: district and school news, calendar of events, documents, staff directories, notifications, and even the cafeteria menu!
Download the Louisiana SSD app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable notifications to stay updated today!
LSVI Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: LSVI Gymnasium
If you cannot attend in person the event will be available via Livestream on LSVI's YouTube Channel.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/s65wA_fGOfY?si=M3Uzl17kZzrWrOEd
Announcement: LSVI Commencement Ceremony is Thursday, 10:00 am
If you cannot make the event in person it will be available via LiveStream on the LSVI YouTube Channel. The link is included below.
Date: 05.16.24
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA - Auditorium
Link to LSVI Commencement Ceremony 2024:
https://youtube.com/live/0SaPWuYx250?feature=share
Reminder: You can download the "Louisiana SSD" App now on IOS and Android.
Get access documents, news and updates, right from your phone or tablet.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/3n3Fjx
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/JxVcYZ
Last week we celebrated Administative Professionals Appreciation week. At Pincresest Supports and Services Center, staff enjoyed snocones, Sonic drinks, coffee and donuts & Fried Fish on Friday.
REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A link to the agenda is included here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/.../Agenda_5...
For those unable to attend in person the meeting will be available via LiveStream on the SSD YouTube channel.
The link is included here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Le6BOt9rM6o?si=LJ8UZdf-9zEWnZG
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Louisiana SSD!
It's everything Louisiana SSD, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/3n3Fjx
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/JxVcYZ
ANNOUNCEMENT: SSD Board of Directors Meeting
Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A link to agenda is included here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/4273981/Agenda_5.7.24__1_.docx.pdf
For those unable to attend in person the meeeting will be available via LiveStreamon the SSD YouTube channel.
The link is included here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Le6BOt9rM6o?si=LJ8UZdf-9zEWnZG
LSVI Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Date: May 16th 2024
Time:10:00 am
Location: LSDVI Auditorium 2888 Bright Dr. Baton Rouge
Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, every K-12 school system teacher and student will enjoy free access to Kami's premium version, offering over 40 valuable tools and features.
Kami supports teachers across all grade levels and curricula, enabling students to annotate, comment, and collaborate on various document types. This will also allow teachers to assign and collect work from students with just one click to any learning management system (LMS).
The Louisiana Department of Education is offering a comprehensive webinar series designed to help educators integrate Kami into their classrooms and unlock its full potential for engaging and effective instruction.
https://louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/technology-footprint/kami-webinar-series.pdf?sfvrsn=96876e18_2
Sessions will be recorded and posted on our Digital Learning website.
Contact digitallearning@la.gov for questions or accommodations.
See the State Police helicopter land on our track.
This video is from Spring Fest 2024 at the Louisiana Special School District.
Thank you to the Louisiana State Police for bringing their helicopter, mobile command center, and SWAT armored vehicle for our students to learn more about the work and tools the State Police use.
[Visual Description] The video open with the Louisiana State Police helicopter circling our track. The helicopter lands in the middle of the track.
Next still images are shown of Louisiana State Police officers and the pilot of the helicopter interacting with SSD students including helping them in and out of the helicopter.]
Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dANlgEuQa_c
Remember to like and subscribe so you can be notified of new videos when they're posted.
This week SSD hosts SCASB (South Central Association of Schools for the Blind) on our campus through Saturday. The festivities include track and field events, a performing arts showcase and and a dance.
We look forward to welcoming The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Mississippi School for the Blind, Oklahoma School for the Blind, Georgia Academy for the Blind, and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
#SCASB
LSD Students preparing for yesterday's eclipse.
We couldn’t see much with the cloudy Louisiana sky, but we had lots of fun in our small groups learning about eclipses and eating eclipse-themed snacks! Our students who had permission got eclipse glasses and got to go outside to view it.
Since we didn’t have much luck seeing this phenomenon, we decided to go inside and check it out virtually!
New device allows blind, visually impaired community to experience eclipse through sound. Check out the article on WBRZ's website.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-device-allows-blind-visually-impaired-community-to-experience-eclipse-through-sound
"Although the cloud cover presented a challenge for most of the capital area to even view the historic event, students still sat in awe as they noted the changes in the sounds coming from the speakers connected to the device. It is surely something they will never forget." Falon Brown, WBRZ
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