Welcome to the Louisiana Department of Education
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.
To stay connected with the LDOE and receive updates on our work and our resources, visit our newsroom and our newsletter subscriptions page.
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
Join the Louisiana Department of Education as we strive for excellence.
Policy Guidance
State Advisory Groups
The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.
Teacher Leader Advisors earn additional compensation while gaining insight and training
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Louisiana Department of Education is searching for highly motivated educators who want to contribute to the next wave of instructional resources. Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of Teacher Leader Advisors.
Teacher Leader Advisors (TLAs) are exceptional educators from across Louisiana who play an influential role in raising expectations for students and supporting the success of teachers. The 2021-2022 TLAs will use their robust knowledge of teaching and learning to review and create the next wave of high-quality instructional materials and training tools that will be used by thousands of teachers across the state.
Teacher Leader Advisors benefit through:
- Compensation for completed projects
- Training from LDOE staff throughout the year
- Developing a deep understanding of the tools and resources LDOE provides educators
- Collaborating with fellow educators and LDOE leadership
Any current Louisiana educator with three or more years of experience is eligible. Educators do not need to be a school-site Teacher Leader to apply. In addition to three or more years of experience, applicants should possess a desire for growth opportunities, a deep understanding of content standards and the capacity to devote time towards additional projects outside their normal workday.
The Department has a specific need for expert educators in the areas of early literacy, intervention specialist, Early Childhood (birth to 3 and pre-k), and K-12 science and social studies. There is also a need for K-12 teachers across ELA and math content areas. Special education teachers who specialize in these areas are also encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact louisianateacherleaders@la.gov or visit the Teacher Leaders website. The deadline to apply is June 12 at 5 p.m.
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