Welcome to the Military Families Resource Hub
Advance Enrollment for Military Families
Military orders don’t wait for the school calendar—and neither should your child’s education.
Louisiana helps military families plan ahead. If you are moving to Louisiana on active duty orders, your child can register for public school before your family moves to Louisiana.
The following items are needed:
- Official military orders showing you're being transferred to a base or duty location in Louisiana.
- A copy of the military orders should be sent to the local school system.
- Locally required enrollment forms should be completed.
- Proof of residency is not required immediately, but it will need to occur within 10 days of arriving in Louisiana.
Check With Your Local School System
- Each school system may have its own forms and timelines for advance enrollment.
- We recommend contacting your school system’s enrollment office as early as possible to learn about:
- Required documents
- School choice options within the school system
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is an agreement among all 50 states and the District of Columbia to help military-connected students experience fewer school-related challenges when moving from one state to another.
The Compact ensures that states work together to handle common issues like:
- Enrolling in a new school
- Placing students in the right classes or programs
- Handling absences related to deployments
- Staying on track for graduation
By following this shared set of rules, states help reduce disruptions and make school transitions smoother for military families.
What to Expect in Louisiana
Louisiana honors the Interstate Compact and works to reduce barriers for military-connected students moving into or within the state. Schools aim to place students quickly, accept prior coursework, and provide flexibility around deployments.
Each school system has its own policies and points of contact, so we recommend reaching out to your local district early in the process. If questions arise, your school or district can connect you with someone who understands how the Compact is applied in Louisiana.
Purple Star Schools in Louisiana
Purple Star Schools are public schools that demonstrate a lasting commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. In Louisiana, schools that earn the Purple Star designation implement practices that align with national recommendations and research-backed strategies, helping reduce the academic and life challenges often faced by students who relocate due to military service.
What Purple Star Schools Do
To earn the recognition, schools must designate a staff member to serve as a military liaison and commit to:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for military connected students and families
- Work to identify special considerations needed by military-connected students and families
- Develop training to inform teachers and other school personnel of those special considerations
- Create a dedicated page on its website featuring resources for military-connected students and families
- Create a student-led transition program to provide peer support for military-connected students
School systems also commit to:
- Adopt a resolution stating the commitment to support military-connected students and families
- Assign a central office staff member to be the contact for the school-based liaison and military-connected students and families
Why It Matters
Military-connected students often move multiple times during their school years and may face unique challenges, including adapting to new academic standards and coping with parental deployments. Purple Star Schools help make those transitions smoother and ensure students feel valued and supported at their new school.
Find a Purple Star School
As of April 2025
Beauregard Parish
- DeRidder High School
Bossier Parish
- Airline High School
- Apollo Elementary School
- Bellaire Elementary School
- Benton Elementary School
- Benton High School
- Benton Intermediate School
- Benton Middle School
- Cope Middle School
- Curtis Elementary School
- Elm Grove Elementary School
- Elm Grove Middle School
- Greenacres Middle School
- Haughton High School
- Haughton Middle School
- Kingston Elementary School
- Legacy Elementary School
- Platt Elementary School
- Plain Dealing High School
- Princeton Elementary School
- R. V. Kerr Elementary School
- Rusheon Middle School
- Southfield School (Nonpublic)
- Stockwell Place Elementary School
- Sun City Elementary School
- T.L. Rodes Elementary School
- W.T. Lewis Elementary School
- Waller Elementary School
Caddo Parish
- C.E. Byrd High School
- Caddo Parish Magnet High School
- Captain Shreve High School
- Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
- Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Orleans Parish
- New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
- St. Edward the Confessor School (New Orleans Archdiocese)
Plaquemines Parish
- Belle Chasse Academy
Vernon Parish
- Leesville High School
- Parkway Elementary School
- Pickering High School
- Rosepine High School
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is now accepting applications until April 7 for its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program, a hands-on learning opportunity that reflects the state’s commitment to redesigning the high school experience and expanding real-world opportunities for students.
Five students will be selected to work as paid interns in one of several key LDOE offices this summer. From policy research and communications to curriculum review and data analysis, interns will contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the Department’s work and help shape the future of education in Louisiana.
Internship Opportunities
Interns will be assigned to one of the following LDOE offices:
- Career and College Readiness – Share student success stories and develop communication toolkits around work-based learning.
- Teaching and Learning – Support curriculum reviews, contribute to post-legislative session materials, and provide input on state-level initiatives such as artificial intelligence in education.
- Governmental Affairs – Analyze legislation and educational data impacting Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- Public Affairs – Design media materials and communications campaigns to inspire future educators, especially in CTE fields.
More information about internship roles in each office is available online.
Application Details
Applications are open until April 7.
To apply, students must submit the following:
- Application for Student Employment
- LDOE Summer Internship Supplemental Application
- High school transcript
- Resume (highlighting coursework, clubs, volunteer work, or past experience)
- Parental Permission Release Form (required for students under 18)
Completed applications and any questions should be sent to Stephanie Marcum at stephanie.marcum@la.gov.
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