Partner with LASARD for the 2025-26 school year!

As we look ahead to the 2025-26 school year, LASARD remains committed to providing Louisiana educators with the tools and strategies needed to create supportive learning environments for students with disabilities. Through professional development, coaching, and evidence-based resources, LASARD helps schools implement effective practices that promote student success. 

About LASARD

The LASARD team is made up of experienced educators that mentor and support hundreds of educators across Louisiana to meet the unique needs of their diverse learners by implementing specialized supports. LASARD’s trainings are paired with with in-person, job-embedded coaching to ensure the use of evidence-based practices.

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LASARD is a project of the Human Development Center

LASARD is a project of the Human Development Center (HDC) at LSU Health New Orleans. HDC is Louisiana’s University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. HDC and its programs build the capacity of professionals, service providers, and families to ensure that people with disabilities are able to participate fully in all aspects of community life.

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