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Publications
Online Publications
The Louisiana Department of Education produces a variety of publications, reports and handouts. These publications provide information on programs and initiatives implemented by LDOE, as well as facts and figures on student enrollment and academic performance.
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The Urgency of NowThis booklet contains data on School Performance Scores and student progress, as well as a breakdown of education spending. It also provides background information on a number of initiatives, including College and Career Readiness and Career and Technical Education. |
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The UpdateThe Louisiana Department of Education's official newsletter features articles on the introduction of new initiatives and the progress of existing programs, as well as highlights of education-related headlines across the state. |
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Louisiana's Turnaround Zone: Answering the Urgency of NowThis assessment of the Recovery School District was released in March 2011 and includes an examination of the overall impact of the RSD in New Orleans, as well as performance indicators specific to the RSD. The document includes data on School and District Performance scores and overall student achievement, as well as demographic information. |
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RSD: Louisiana's Turnaround ZoneThe booklet provides background on the model, aim and expectations of schools in the Recovery School District. Included are sections on funding and the Master Plan to rebuild schools in New Orleans. |
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Tools for Integrating Education FundsThis resource guide provides district and schools leaders with potential options for funding school programs. While the document is not intended to direct districts or schools in the use of funding, it provides administrators with a summary of the rules governing federal revenue sources and suggests strategies for combing various funding sources to raise student achievement. |
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Data & ReportsAccess statistical information on topics such as student demographics, enrollment totals, finance, and student achievement. |
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LA School DirectoryA complete listing of schools in the state of Louisiana, along with contact information for school, district and state personnel at all levels. |
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Accountability
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Legislative BulletinThis bulletin is published weekly during the legislative session by the Office of Governmental Affairs to provide timely updates on key legislation affecting education in this state. |
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High Value High Schools NewsletterThis newsletter is aimed at promoting a greater understanding of College & Career Readiness programs in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana schools involved in High School Redesign efforts are featured in this newsletter. |
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Kindergarten ReadinessTo ensure that all Louisiana's children enter kindergarten ready to learn, this definition focuses on "readiness of the child" across the domains of child development, as identified in the Louisiana Standards for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children. |
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Act 54 BrochureThis brochure provides a brief overview of Act 54. The legislation, which will be fully implemented in the 2012-2013 school year, was passed by lawmakers in 2010 and calls for the development and implementation of a new evaluation system for all educators, including measures of student growth, which will account for 50 percent of the comprehensive performance evaluation. This publication emphasizes the intent of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), state legislators, and the Louisiana Department of Education to provide educators and other stakeholders with the opportunity to engage in the development, implementation, and revision of the new performance model. The brochure also includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions, as well as the timeline for implementation. |
