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• Audit of Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired reveals areas of concern

  September 22, 2021 6:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A recent analysis of the Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired (LSDVI) by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office revealed that the institution is falling short in several areas. Auditors found Medicaid claims were not submitted by the required deadline, which resulted in the denial... more »

• Senate confirms Special School District superintendent

  June 2, 2020 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Ernest Garrett III as superintendent of the state's Special School District. Garrett began leading the district, which includes the School for the Deaf and the School for the Visually Impaired, this past September. He was previously... more »

• Louisiana School for the Deaf presents ASL Slam Event, Saturday

  February 27, 2020 6:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Nationally recognized visual storyteller, Douglas Ridloff will be performing for a Baton Rouge audience Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Louisiana School for the Deaf. Ridloff is the owner, executive director and host of ASL SLAM , a monthly open mic event that functions as a space... more »

• Deaf Education Summit to take place May 7-9 at Louisiana's School for the Deaf

  February 21, 2020 7:14 AM

  Officials have chosen a date for this year's Deaf Education Summit. The event, which provides education and networking opportunities specific to the needs of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) students, will take place from May 7-9 at the Louisiana School for the Deaf. The summit's 2020... more »

• New superintendent of Special School District criticized for reorganizing Louisiana School for the Deaf

  February 17, 2020 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - At the request of new superintendent, Ernest Garrett III, The Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD) is being reorganized. The Advocate reports that after struggling with allegations of sexual misconduct and troubled academics some feel the changes to LSD are a long time coming, and Garrett... more »

• Louisiana School for the Deaf hosts community 5k Fun Run

  February 11, 2020 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana School for the Deaf Foundation and Deaf Focus are collaborating for a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The event will be held on the campus of the Louisiana School for the Deaf (2888 Brightside Lane) and will include a... more »