At the DOEC, we have great expectations!

The objective of the Instruction Department is to ensure collaborative implementation of effective instructional programs and services to meet the individual needs of students according to their Individualized Education Program. Coordination of specific training needs are determined and provided to Instructional Staff, school-based administrators, and teachers in order to meet state and federal guidelines in providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with exceptionalities. Participation with various community groups, organizations, and agencies that are concerned with exceptional children is necessary for public understanding. We ensure services are provided to all Caddo Parish Public Schools, Early Childhood Special Education Centers, Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, and Type III Child Care Centers. Our department includes student centered services such as Hearing and Vision, Adaptive Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Autism Support, Vocation and Transition Services, Augmentative Communication, Gifted and Talented Instructional Services, and direct leadership and instructional support to school administrators and staff. The Gifted Program challenges students by providing differentiated, accelerated and enriched curriculum. The Gifted Curriculum includes differentiation, high-order thinking skills, enrichment activities, acceleration at an advanced level. The Talented Arts Program provides opportunities for students who exhibit and demonstrate a unique ability in the visual and performing arts by providing individualized instruction to include visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music and theatre. Students are provided with a challenging curriculum that is specific to their identified needs.

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Supervisor of Instruction

Temeka Seemster
(318) 603-6702
tmseamster@caddoschools.org

Facilitators

Cassandra Henderson
Instructional Facilitator
318.603.6795
chhenderson@caddoschools.org

Joan Whitesides
Gifted Facilitator
318.603.6741
jwwhitesides@caddoschools.org

Paesha Finister-Wright
Placement Facilitator
318.603.6882
pfinister-wright@caddoschools.org

Laura Carroway
Related Services Facilitator
318.603.6765
lcarroway@caddoschools.org

Clerical Staff

Lanita Lister
Instruction Secretary 

Dawn Pourteau 
Homebound Secretary 

Johnetta Dotson
Instruction Clerical 

Carrie Ford 
Instruction Clerical 

Vundia Thomas 
Instruction Clerical 

Kellie Moore 
Gifted Clerical 

Teresa Gillyard 
Technology Clerical