Ensuring Excellent Educational
Experiences and Positive Life Outcomes

A cooperative built by New Orleans charter school leaders to centralize special education support and resources.

The NOLA Educational Service Agency is...

a consortium of New Orleans charter schools, governed by an Advisory Board of the CEOs who lead them. Through innovation, collaboration and shared resources, the ESA connects students to the providers, assistive technology, and expertise they need to achieve success, creating a future where every student can access the opportunities they deserve and every school is stronger.

What We Offer

We centralize access to providers, technology, and administrative expertise.
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Related Service Providers
A dedicated team of related service providers that ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.
 
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Student Data
Portal
A centralized system for managing intervention data, individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs), tracking supports for students, and timelines

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AT Library and ESA Member Resources

Access to assistive technology devices, resources & training for staff, and additional tools that support student success.

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What ESA Members Say
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...We're being able to come together to make decisions that impact the broader good and solve a system-wide problem
Dr. J. Cornell Brooks
CEO of Benjamin Franklin
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Morris Jeff Community School has benefited from our partnership with the ESA in several ways. ESA has loaned several pieces of equipment to the school. These include iPads with appropriate apps to be used with some of our students…Bluetooth switches to help a student with significant physical challenges to be able to present a slide show during his student-led conference [and] several sensory toys and equipment were provided on loan to increase the school’s resources for students with Autism. I hope to continue with this partnership and assistance to help provide the necessary services and resources for our students.
Dr. Meher Banjee
Speech Therapist, Morris Jeff Community School
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There is something so inspiring about being a part of a founding organization and being able to witness the impact it will have on the community, students, staff and families. Through the ESA, schools will have access to a centralized 504 documentation system, meaning students can transfer schools with preparations and accommodations set for them on their arrival. This is just one less thing a family has to worry about when transitioning.
 
Chloe Knowling
Director of Scholar Support, Elan Academy
School Partners
Audubon Schools
Ben Frank School
Élan Academy
Bricolage Trojan Academy
Hynes School
Young Audiences Charter School
Morris Jeff Community School
Willow School
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The NOLA ESA is officially here. Be part of the movement transforming special education for New Orleans students.

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