Louisiana Association of School Superintendents & Administrators

LASSA Priorities

Have all students on grade level in Literacy and Numeracy by third grade.

• Utilize appropriate high-quality assessments for Grades K - 3rd grade
• Ensuring K-2 accountability is appropriately aligned and implemented in
• scheduled assessments 
• Support proven and effective teaching methods through:
  • Professional Development
  • Use of quality resources, including assessment and progress monitoring
  • Attention to Health & Developmental Needs

Ensure students in grades 4-8 are making adequate growth annually.

• Professional Development
• Use of quality resources, including assessment and progress monitoring
• Attention to Health & Developmental Needs

Have students graduate prepared for post-secondary success.

• Increase the number of students earning mastery through state assessments 
• Ensure graduates have skills and knowledge that amplify their diplomas
• Increase the number of graduates meeting nationally recognized assessment standards
• Increase the number of students prepared for College, Career, and/or Military Service

Support Superintendents and System Executives/LEAs by:

• Ensuring legislative, policy, and budget revisions are aligned to educational priorities
• Providing professional development and training opportunities aligned to educational priorities