Allie Boquet, PhD, Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs Subcommittee
August 21, 2026
BATON ROUGE, LA — Allie Boquet, PhD, assistant professor of professional practice in the Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education, was appointed to the Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee for the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs. The appointment recognizes Boquet’s expertise in disability, transition and emergency
preparedness, including her current grant-funded work developing emergency preparedness
curriculum for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 
Boquet’s appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee directly aligns with her work as co-principal investigator of LSU’s federally funded Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) grant. As part of the grant, Boquet is leading the development of emergency preparedness curriculum specifically designed for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This work focuses on building the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for, respond to and navigate emergency situations while addressing the accessibility and support needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Through this work, the development and evaluation of accessible emergency preparedness curriculum was designed to build the knowledge, skills, and self-determination of individuals with intellectual disabilities in preparing for and responding to emergencies. The project brings together her expertise in special education, transition, inclusive postsecondary education and evidence-based practices and provides an opportunity to connect research and curriculum development with statewide disability preparedness efforts.
“I am honored to be selected to serve on the Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee and to contribute to this important work,” Boquet said. “I look forward to gaining valuable insight into our state’s emergency preparedness processes, priorities and guidance. That perspective will be especially important as we develop a comprehensive emergency preparedness curriculum through our TPSID grant, helping ensure that what we teach young adults with intellectual disabilities aligns with state expectations and equips them with practical knowledge and skills to prepare for and respond to emergencies.”
Boquet teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exceptional Educators Teacher Preparation Program, Educational Research, and Integrative Community Studies (ICS) with a focus on evidence-based instructional and behavior practices. Her teaching emphasizes practice-based preparation and data-driven instructional decision-making to prepare future educators to effectively support students with diverse academic, behavioral and communication needs. In addition to her work with teacher preparation, Boquet provides administrative support to the ICS program, offering expertise in curriculum development, transition planning, inclusive postsecondary program design and the evaluation of evidence-based practices. Through these roles, she collaborates with faculty, state and community partners, and local organizations to expand inclusive educational and workforce opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Her service to the university, state, and profession is extensive. Boquet serves as the Region 2 State Coordinator for Educators Rising Louisiana, working to strengthen the teacher pipeline in Louisiana in collaboration with other Louisiana universities. Since 2019, she has served as Louisiana’s Team Leader, advocating for special education legislation at the Council for Exceptional Children’s Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS). Nationally, she serves as Policy Advisor Committee Member for the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). She also serves on editorial boards for Beyond Behavior (BB) and the Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP), where she is Co-Editor-in-Chief. In her editorial and reviewer roles, she supports the dissemination of high-quality scholarship that advances evidence-based practices in special education.
“We believe that [her] background and skills will greatly benefit our subcommittee and help us achieve our strategic goals,” Julia Tanner, chairperson of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs, said. “The committee’s work is vital to Governor Landry’s vision for the disability community, and we are confident that [she]will make meaningful contributions to these efforts.”
About the LSU Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education
A school of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, the Lutrill & Pearl Payne
School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate programs for students who want to pursue
a career as a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teacher or acquire dual certification
in both traditional elementary and special education classrooms. In addition, SOE
offers 3 graduate certificates, 17 master’s degree program areas, 9 EdS certificate
programs, and 2 PhD degrees in 11 areas of focus. SOE’s focus is not only on preparing
highly qualified teachers but also in preparing educational leaders, curriculum studies
scholars, educational technology experts, applied researchers, higher education professionals,
school counselors, and clinical mental health counselors. SOE specializes scholarly
expertise regarding pressing educational and wellness issues across the entire lifespan.