Resources for Educators
Agenda for Children offers many different resources and information to the early childhood community.
Act 335 (Epinephrine in Early Learning Centers)
Learn more about the new requirements and options for implementing Act 335, which provides for early learning centers to stock undesignated epinephrine to be used in the case of a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Learn more
Advancing Your Career
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate: Learn how to obtain your Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate in Louisiana. Learn more
ECE Leaders Exchange: A cohort of Orleans Parish early childhood center owners and administrators which works as a peer group to share ideas, explore new strategies, and grow together as a community of learners. LEARN MORE
Louisiana Pathways: Louisiana Pathways, our state’s Career Development System for early care and education professionals provides scholarships, a career ladder and verifies teachers’ and directors’ credentials for School Readiness Tax Credits. Learn more
Funding
ECHO Fund: We offer periodic grant opportunities for early childhood education programs. Learn more
Child Care Management Software Initiative Concluded in December 2023 and the Curriculum Reimbursement Initiative concluded in June 2026 by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Directors Collaboration Meetings
Directors’ Collaboration Meetings: We offer regular opportunities for directors to network and learn together. Learn more
Jobs
You can post or find a job on our Jobs for Educators page. Learn more
In 2024, Agenda provided over 7,500 hours of professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to more 830 teachers and 274 directors across 188 programs including Family Child Care providers in Southeast Louisiana.