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Discrimination & Harassment
Bullying - What You Can Do
(Separate Website)
Talks about what bullying is and what you can do to try to stop it.
By: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
On separate website. Where and how to file a complaint about discrimination in federally-funded educational programs or schools.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Special Population School Resources
(Separate Website)
Louisiana's schools have obligations to "special populations" (children who are homeless or migrants, have disabilities, are gifted or talented, or who have limited proficiency in the English language). This link takes you to a page on the Louisiana Department of Education website that gives information about special population division programs and administrators who may be able to help you with a problem.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
What is Bullying and What you Can Do
(Separate Website)
Straight advice.
By: The SCRE Center
Other Education Problems
Letter for School Records, by Non-Custodial Parent
(Separate Website)
Sample letter for a non-custodial parent requesting copies of a child's school records.
By: Alliance for Non-Custodial Parents Rights
Special Population School Resources
(Separate Website)
Louisiana's schools have obligations to "special populations" (children who are homeless or migrants, have disabilities, are gifted or talented, or who have limited proficiency in the English language). This link takes you to a page on the Louisiana Department of Education website that gives information about special population division programs and administrators who may be able to help you with a problem.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
Parents' Responsibilities & Involvement
Help Your Child Do Well in School
(Separate Website)
Resources for parents. Tips and ideas.
By: National PTA
Resources for Parents
(Separate Website)
Tips for busy parents - school achievement, safety & health.
By: National PTA
Resources for parents and teachers working together
(Separate Website)
On other website. Lists resources available through your local parent-teacher organization.
By: Louisiana PTA
School Choice & Home Schooling
Application for Louisiana Home Study Program
(Separate Website)
Print the form for a Louisiana Home Study Program or In-House Private Program. The form is in Word format.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
Special Education
Parish Contact List for Gifted & Talented Programs
(Separate Website)
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By: Louisiana Department of Education
Special Population School Resources
(Separate Website)
Louisiana's schools have obligations to "special populations" (children who are homeless or migrants, have disabilities, are gifted or talented, or who have limited proficiency in the English language). This link takes you to a page on the Louisiana Department of Education website that gives information about special population division programs and administrators who may be able to help you with a problem.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
Student Loans & Other Financial Aid
Apply for federal student financial aid
(Separate Website)
Apply online or by paper for federal student aid.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
Tuition, Fees & Registration
Contact State Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children
(Separate Website)
Having a problem registering a homeless child in school? Here's a person to talk to with the state Department of Education.
By: HUD
Smart Student's Guide to Financial Aid
(Separate Website)
This great website gives students, parents and educators lots of information and links to online applications to help you get needed financial aid.
By: FinAid.org
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