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Program develops math skills in young children

The Math to Build On program has the goal of helping young children understand math concepts before they enter kindergarten.

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Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers

Eight individuals from Central Louisiana have completed the 15-month CLIP teacher residency program and are now beginning their careers as middle-school math and science teachers.
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Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership

Learn about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Program and how it is helping increase the number of middle school math and science teachers.

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100Kin10 Partnership

The Orchard Foundation was selected as a partner in a national network to bring 100,000 new STEM teachers into schools by 2021.

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Cenla Work Ready Network

The Cenla Work Ready Network links education and workforce development efforts and aligns them with regional economic needs.

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Career and College Coaching

Career and College Coaching provides Central Louisiana students with coaching and support to help them prepare for success after high school. 

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Students Exploring Career Opportunities

The Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo introduces Cenla eighth graders to career possibilities through hands-on activities.

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Workplace Experience Exchange Camp

The WEE Camp is available for teachers to learn how classroom content and learning strategies are applied in the workplace. 

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Instructional Leadership

Learn about leadership institutes for emerging and current educator leaders from Central Louisiana public schools.
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Instructional Strategies for Student Engagement

Learn about training institutes focused on increasing student engagement for educators from Central Louisiana public schools.

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Math to Build On

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Math to Build On

Math to Build On is a free, eight-session early math literacy program for children ages birth to five and their parents or caregivers.

Math to Build On is a free, eight-session early math literacy program for children ages birth to five and their parents or caregivers.
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Interested applicants invited to CLIP informational sessions

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Interested applicants invited to CLIP informational sessions

Learn about application process for teacher residency program

The Orchard Foundation is holding information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership, a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in Central Louisiana.
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Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers

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Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers

Applications accepted for 2021 CLIP cohort

Eight individuals from Central Louisiana have completed the 15-month CLIP teacher residency program and are now beginning their careers as middle-school math and science teachers.
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