Special Education

The mission of the Tangipahoa Public School System (TPSS) Special Education Department is to:

• Serve as the voice, advocate, and visionary for our students, ages 3-21 with special and unique needs
• Improve the excellence of identification, evaluation, service, and training
• Provide the supports that are needed for each child to achieve his or her potential level of education in order to promote independence and productivity after graduation

TPSS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) focus is on parish wide issues impacting special education. The SEAC believes all student with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education in a safe environment conducive to learning.

SEAC membership is established through LA ACT 576
(https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1289784)

Each SEAC shall meet at least three times a year and shall submit a written report to the local public school superintendent and the LDOE Special Education Advisory Panel in May of each year regarding its activities. The local school superintendent shall ensure that the
report is posted on the district’s website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding SEAC, please contact Mrs. Rachel DiBenedetto, Special Education Coordinator at (985) 310-2121 or rachel.dibenedetto@tangischools.org.

TPSS is seeking membership for vacant positions on the 2022-2023 SEAC (Special
Education Council). If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below. The deadline to submit the form is November 1, 2022.

SEAC Form

• Louisiana Student Standards
• Louisiana Connectors
• Family Support Toolbox

Requesting Installation of Cameras in Students With Exceptionalities Classrooms

Consistent with La. R.S. 17:1948, a parent or legal guardian may request the installation of a video and audio camera in a special education, self-contained classroom or other special education setting. For more information, please see Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy IDDFC.

• Request for the Installation of Video and Audio Recording Equipment Form

Request for Reviewing of Video/Audio Recording in a Students With Exceptionalities Classroom

Consistent with La. R.S. 17:1948, a parent or legal guardian may request “to review a recording” of cameras installed in a special education, self-contained classroom or other special education setting. The state statute also allows for “limitations to a request.” For more information, please see Tangipahoa Parish School Board policy IDDFC.

• Request for Reviewing of Video/Audio Recording in a Special Education Classroom Form 

• Ability Path - inspiring inclusion
• AdLit - Study Skills & Homework Tips
• American Foundation for the Blind
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Autism Speaks
• CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology
• CHADD
• Do2Learn - a resource for individuals with special needs
• Homework Louisiana - free online tutoring, test prep, job search assistance and resources.
• LD Online - All about learning disabilities and ADHD
• National PTA - Special Education Toolkit
• Reading Rockets - Reading Tips for Parents
• Tar Heel Reader - a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books.
• Text to Speech (TTS) Software Programs and Online Tools
• U.S. Department of Education - SPED Resources for Parents
• Very Well Mind - Homework Help for Students with ADHD