Rapides Parish School Board

Special Education Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs. Vickie Smith

Mission:

We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to students of all ability levels, as well as school staff, parents, and the community, to ensure that every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with a plan for future success. 

1. Goal 1: Elementary

1. Increase ELA performance of 3rd-5th grade students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 33.2% to the State Target of 41% or above by 2025.

2. Increase Math performance of 3rd-5th grade students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 36.8% to the State Target of 40.7% or above by 2025. 

  II.        Goal 2: Secondary

1. Increase ELA performance of 6th – 8th grade students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 26.1% to the State Target of 41% or above by 2025.

2. Increase Math performance of 6th - 8th grade students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 21.2% to the State Target of 40.7% or above by 2025. 

3. Increase ELA performance of High School students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 24.2% to the State Target of 41% or above by 2025.

4. Increase Math performance of High School students with disabilities on statewide assessments from 24.8% to the State Target of 40.7% or above by 2025.

  II.        Goal 3: Secondary

1. The goal of the Gifted/Talented Department is to increase the number of Gifted and Talented students from 457 to 733 by February 1, 2025 (10% annual increase).