EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ESS)“Special education is not a place where children go for services, but services children receive in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in the least restrictive environment.”
Mission:
In accordance with the mission of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the Exceptional Student Services Department provides vision, leadership, and expertise to schools and parents regarding the implementation of curricular and instructional initiatives that support the achievement of students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal mandates. It is the commitment of this department that students with disabilities have access to a full continuum of services while being educated with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible.
Goal:
The Office of Exceptional Student Services seeks to improve the overall performance of students with disabilities and assist in narrowing the achievement gap by ensuring equal access to the curriculum and differentiated instruction in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
ESS Programs
In keeping with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s goal to provide quality education for all students in all settings as they address the general curriculum.