Partnering with Families for Success
At the Louisiana Department of Education, we believe that parents are the primary influence in shaping a child’s future. Early childhood providers and educators play a valuable role in supporting families by fostering development and learning in the crucial early years. We are here to equip you with the tools and resources to enhance that support, helping to ensure that every child receives the strong start they need. Explore our resources to strengthen your work in partnership with families and create positive outcomes for Louisiana’s youngest learners.
Contact Us
- General Early Childhood Support at earlychildhood@la.gov
- Child Care Assistance Program Support at ldeccap@la.gov
- Child Care Center Licensing Support at ldelicensing@la.gov
- Early Childhood Child Care Provider Certification at providercertification@la.gov
Early Childhood Educators
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The LDOE Empowers Early Childhood Educators
Quality Providers: Act 3 (2012) called for the establishment of the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network to unify the state’s early childhood education programs. This statewide network is comprised of 65 local early childhood community networks that include every publicly-funded Pre-K, child care, and Head Start program within the state.
Classroom Supports: Early Childhood Community Networks improve family access to high-quality early learning experiences for children and increase support for programs.
Lead Agencies: Every Early Childhood Community Network has a lead agency that facilitates the coordinated leadership functions for the community. Lead Agencies coordinate local CLASS™ observations for publicly-funded sites, facilitate the coordinated enrollment process, conduct community meetings, and distribute communication from the Department.
Thousands of educators expected in New Orleans for Louisiana’s premier professional learning event
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced registration dates for Teacher Leader Summit 2025, the state’s premier professional learning event dedicated to equipping educators with the tools and strategies to drive academic achievement. Teacher Leader Summit 2025 will take place June 10-12 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Registration Details
Early bird registration is February 10 until March 14. The early bird cost for the three-day professional learning conference is $249. Regular registration will open on March 15 and continue through April 18 at a cost of $299. The registration link will be available on the Teacher Leader Summit webpage. Registration will be on a first-come-first serve basis.
Louisiana’s Premier Professional Learning Event
Teacher Leader Summit is Louisiana’s premier professional learning event. Thousands of Louisiana educators dedicate part of their summer break to improve in their craft and prepare for the school year ahead. Attendees gain new skills, share their expertise, and collaborate with peers from across the state to make a greater impact on student achievement. Designed for educators serving students from birth to grade 12, Teacher Leader Summit offers sessions for classroom teachers, school and system leaders, district administrators, counselors, and early childhood professionals.
A New Story for Louisiana Education
Teacher Leader Summit 2025 celebrates Louisiana’s historic education progress and sets the stage for the next chapter of success. Educators across the state are writing a new story for Louisiana education by accelerating academic achievement and fostering student growth. This year’s Summit theme, “A New Story for Louisiana Education,” highlights the collective effort of educators to continue moving our state forward.
For questions or more information, visit the Teacher Leader Summit webpage or contact ldoeevents@la.gov.
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