NOLA Public Schools believes in putting children first. Every child. We can bring them to their fullest potential by meeting their unique needs, enriching their academic lives, and providing comprehensive equitable services. This resource page aims to provide you with an overview of the special education programs, policies, and procedures our schools.

If your child attends one of the following schools, the school district maintains more specific information on the special education program at that school. See below for that information. If your child does not attend one of the schools below, use the school directory to contact your child’s school for more information.

• Ben Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School
• Elan Academy
• Homer A. Plessy Community
• Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Charter
• McDonogh 35 Senior High School (upper grades)
• Rooted School
• Travis Hill Schools

NOLA Public Schools is proud to unveil a new comprehensive Special Education Resource Guide that connects people to resources that create real and impactful change in the lives of special needs students and their families. The Special Education Resource Guide is a living document that contains more than 20 areas of assistance, includes more than 150 organization and providers.