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About the Louisiana Department of Education
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.
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Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.
Louisiana's Education Priorities
Louisiana's education priorities maintain a clear focus on what matters most for academic achievement.
- Early childhood leading to kindergarten readiness
- Literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading
- Math instruction from foundational to advanced skills
- Opportunities ensuring a meaningful high school experience
- An effective teacher for every student
- Expand educational choice for students and families
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Louisiana State Superintendent
Dr. Cade Brumley
Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.
Back to the Basics
Louisiana's Education Priorities
From being ready to learn on the first day of kindergarten to thriving in a career, college
Employment Opportunities
Careers at LDOE
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Policy Guidance
State Advisory Groups
The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education is growing its efforts to help school systems train future principals. Fifty educators from across the state will participate in the 2022-23 Aspiring Principal Fellowship. The newest cohort is more than double the size of the 2021-22 class, which included 22 educators. Representing over 20 parishes from each region of Louisiana, the 2022-23 fellows will gain critical skills needed to serve students, families, and educators as a principal.
The members of the 2022-23 Aspiring Principal Fellowship can be viewed online.
“School leadership matters,” said State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. “We’re dedicated to supporting school systems as they develop current and future school leaders to improve academic outcomes for kids.”
The Aspiring Principal Fellowship supports the development of aspiring school leaders across the state. The cohort will meet six times during the school year to explore best practices through conversations with regional experts, school visits, and reflection. Participants will exit the fellowship with a robust leadership portfolio, the guidance of some of Louisiana’s most successful principals, and a strong network of lifelong colleagues. Fellows will explore the following topics:
- Observation and Feedback Cycles
- Accelerating Learning
- Staffing and Scheduling
- Instructional Leadership Teams
- Teacher Collaboration
- Recruitment and Retention
- School Accountability
- Ascension Public Schools
- Assumption Parish Schools
- Bossier Parish Schools
- Caddo Parish School District
- Caldwell Parish School District
- Iberia Parish School District
- Iberville Parish Schools
- Jefferson Parish Schools
- Kenilworth Science &Technology School
- Lafayette Charter Foundation
- Lafayette Parish School System
- Ouachita Parish Schools
- Plaquemines Parish School Board
- Rapides Parish Schools
- Red River Parish School System
- St. Martin Parish School District
- Terrebonne Parish School District
- Union Parish School District
- Vermilion Parish School District
- Washington Parish School System
- Zachary Community Schools