Parent Resources

Education in Louisiana

Which school ranks highest in my community?

What are the graduation requirements?

How does my child apply for federal financial aid?

What is TOPS and how does my child apply for it?

What are my child's career and technical education path options?

Is my child's teacher certified?

How does Louisiana's accountability system work?

Where can I find general information about Special Education?

How can I help my child succeed in school?

Why is it important that Louisiana continiues to move forward?

Recovery School District: Why is it called "Louisiana's Turnaround Zone?"

What dropout prevention programs does the state offer?

How is my child's school performing?

Where can I find information on Louisiana's Charter Schools?

Where can I find information about Louisiana's private, parochial, and nonpublic schools?

High-Stakes Testing

What are the LEAP, iLEAP, GEE and End-of-Course tests?

What is my child expected to know for his/her grade level?

When will we take the LEAP, iLEAP, and GEE tests?

How do I interpret the test scores?

Resources for the Family

How do I enroll my child in a pre-school or pre-kindergarten program?

Where can I find information on prekindergarten (PreK) and preschool programs?

How do I obtain a GED?

Where can I find information on adult education and services?

Helpful Instructional Resources

Where can I find homework help for my child?

Where can I find a list of online resources for my child?

How do I home school my child?

Are there any After School and extended learning activities available for my child?

How can my child take classes online through the Louisiana Virtual School?

My child has special needs - where do I go?

Department Information

Where can I find a listing of the LDOE staff and phone numbers?

I have questions. How do I ask the LDOE?

Is there a calendar for the department's events and holidays?

How do I contact the Louisiana Department of Education?