ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Special Education Complaint Resolution

We have a multi-step resolution process in place to provide families and staff an opportunity to resolve disputes prior to utilizing more formal resolution options offered through the LDOE. (See page 26 of the LDOE Educational Rights Handbook for the Dispute Resolution Comparison Chart.)

If you believe Allen Parish School Board had violated IDEA requirements, or you have a concern with the delivery of special education services, the following dispute resolution steps are available to you:

First: Contact your child's special education teacher to discuss your concerns 

Second: Contact the principal of your child's school

Third: Contact the Special Education Facilitator, Ms. Lisa Dauzat at 337-639-2996 or Lisa.Dauzat@allen.k12.la.us

Fourth: Contact the Director of Special Education, Dr. Scott LeJeune at 337-639-4311 or Scott.LeJeune@allen.k12.la.us 

The Allen Parish School Board Early Resolution Process Representative is Dr. Scott LeJeune.  You may make your requests for informal resolution in writing through US mail: Fax: 337-639-4342 or email: Scott.LeJeune@allen.k12.la.us. 

Allen Parish School Board

Attn: Dr. Scott LeJeune

P.O. Drawer C

Oberlin, LA  70655

Fifth: If a resolution has not been reached, a complaint may be filed with the LDOE.  Complaints must be written and signed. Complaints made to the LDE shall be made through the LDOEs Intake Coordinator. See page 26 of the LDOE Educational Rights Handbook for the Dispute Resolution Comparison Chart available at the following site  https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/academics/louisiana's-educational-rights-of-children-with-disabilities.pdf?sfvrsn=8e7ffce2_23.

To submit a formal complaint to LDE, please visit the LDOEs Dispute Resolution website https://www.louisianabelieves.com/students-with-disabilities/dispute-resolution.

Revised April 3, 2023