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Interested applicants invited to CLIP informational sessions

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

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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Applications for CLIP 2021 Cohort Being Accepted

The CLIP program is accepting applications for the 2021 cohort of teacher residents.

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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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Foundation program develops reading skills in young children

The Read to Soar early literacy program is preparing young children for school success by cultivating a love for reading long before they set foot in a classroom. 

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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 counseling 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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Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo educates Central Louisiana students about careers

Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo educates Central Louisiana students about careers Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo educates Central Louisiana students about careers
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Students Exploring Career Opportunities Expo educates Central Louisiana students about careers

Interactive, student-focused event draws 2,799

Students are better prepared to choose a pathway into the workforce, a technical school or college.

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The Orchard Foundation is the education arm of The Rapides Foundation.

The Rapides Foundation is a philanthropic organization that develops Initiatives and provides grants to organizations throughout a nine-parish service area that share the Foundation’s mission to improve the health status of Central Louisiana.

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