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Welcome to A+PEL
Creating a culture of excellence and high expectations through professional development
About A+PEL:
The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is the premier educators' organization in Louisiana. A+PEL is committed to advancing teachers as career professionals. By focusing on professional development, teacher advocacy and excellence in education, we empower Louisiana's youth for future success.
 Upcoming A+PEL Events:
To register for these events go to our Calendar
Announcements from the Department of Education:
View Ed Connect here
Annoucements from the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools
LAPCS Announces the "Apply Yourself!" Charter School Application Information Series
The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS) announced today the launch of the first-ever, high-intensity information workshop series for those preparing charter school applications.
The LAPCS Apply Yourself! Program is a six-part informational series covering the critical aspects of creating a high-quality charter application geared to those undertaking the charter school application process with the aim of opening their doors in Fall 2013 or 2014. The program specifically is looking for community groups who have applied in the past and were not accepted but are reapplying, as well as community groups applying for the first time.
The series will be guided by three principles:
1. Understanding: Workshop participants will leave the program with much greater insight into the application process.
2. Confidence: Armed with new information about key issues, participants will walk away better prepared to create a strong application.
3. Clarity: Applicants will graduate from the series with more clarity about 3rd party application reviews and a greater sense of transparency regarding the process as a whole.
The program will be also provide additional resources through our partner organizations, including the Recovery School District, the Louisiana Department of Education's Office of Parental Options, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), the Orleans Parish Education Network (OPEN) and the Urban League of Greater New Orleans.
Apply Yourself! will kick-off with an introductory session on Saturday, May 19. Those interested in registering click here to submit your information and complete a short preliminary survey. We welcome and encourage participants from across the state to take part in the series.
The announcement of the Apply Yourself! series comes on the heels of Friday's 2012 Request for Applications from LDOE from qualified nonprofits to operate Type 2, Type 4 and Type 5 charter schools. The application is designed to give educators, community and civic nonprofit boards, parents, and teachers the opportunity to create schools that will provide high quality educational outcomes and respond to the needs of the community. Potential applicants are also encouraged to review Bulletin 126, which gives an overview of Louisiana charter law.
For more information about the Apply Yourself! series, please do not hesitate contact us.
Contact:
Sarah Baird
504-274-3651
sbaird@lacharterschools.org
 LA Bicentennial Celebration April 30, 2012
View the Birthday Cake!
 Capitol Updates:
Capitol Wrap-Up for May 7-11:
Bills that made it out of the House Education Committee:
HB 964 Audio Substitute Provides for the merger of Louisiana Tech and LSU-Shreveport. - Favorably with Amendments
HB 407 Audio Provides relative to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools. Became HB 1214. - Reported by Substitute
HB 740 Audio Provides for participation in a dual enrollment program at postsecondary education institutions by certain high school students enrolled in BESE-approved programs. - Favorably
HB 806 Audio Authorizes a Dept. of Education survey of students regarding risk behaviors. - Favorably
SB 563 Audio Substitute Creates and provides for the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School Board and school system in East Baton Rouge Parish. - Favorably with Amendments
Bills that made it out of the Senate Education Committee:
SCR 99 Provides legislative approval of the MFP formula for FY 2012-13 as adopted by BESE on February 27, 2012. - Favorably
SB 494 Proposed Requires the Dept. of Education to assist local public school systems in developing methods for selecting certain teachers.- Favorably with Amendments
SB 726 Provides relative to legislative approval of the minimum foundation program formula. - Favorably
HB 435 Proposed Provides scholarship opportunities to certain military veterans.- Favorably with Amendments
HB 631 Proposed Provides relative to eligibility of certain students from military families to participate in interscholastic athletics.- Favorably with Amendments
HB 707 Provides relative to student assessment and statewide education standards. - Favorably
HB 818 Proposed Creates the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission within LSU and provides for its powers and duties.- Favorably with Amendments
HB 883 Authorizes the Board of Regents to increase licensure fee for postsecondary, academic degree-granting institutions operating in La. - Favorably
HB 1088 Provides for the establishment and administration of a targeted coordinated school health program for the purpose of reducing childhood obesity and a grant program to assist public school governing authorities with implementation. - Favorably
HB 1109 Authorizes school boards to sell used personal computing devices to students or their parents or guardians. - Favorably
HB 1194 Provides relative to the performance of community service by high school students. Substitute for HB 525. - Favorably
 Teacher Resources:
- Youtube- We have nearly 100 quick instructional videos for teachers on our Youtube!
- Facebook- Also be sure to like us on facebook!
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