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The 8(g) Local Teacher Quality Program was implemented to assist local school districts and schools in addressing their certification shortage issues, professional development and leadership development needs. This program provides funding to assist local school systems and eligible nonpublic schools to coordinate their efforts to increase the number of certified/ highly qualified teachers and school leaders in order to have a positive impact on student achievement.

The following are links to resources that further describe and support this program.



State Programs
8(g) Local Teacher Quality Program Funding Priorities

Teach Louisiana
The Career Development Network For Louisiana Educators

Louisiana Staff Development Council
Professional staff development organization committed to ensuring success for all students through continuous learning for individuals and organizations.

Federal Programs

Click here for the No Child Left Behind website NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

1. Title II, Part A - Preparing, Training and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers and Principals

2. Title V, Part A - Innovative Education Program

The following are links to resources that further describe and support this program.



Federal Programs
Principles upon which the program is based.

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
U.S. Department of Education official website.

National Staff Development Council
The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement.


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