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
New Leaders Fellowship: Our fellowship for new leaders (<5 years of experience as an ECE leader) is an 8-month competency-based fellowship designed to take your business and leadership skills to the next level. 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
Events
Calendar for Early Childhood Educators: find out more about upcoming events in the early childhood education sector. LEARN MORE
Funding
Curriculum Initiative: Centers can receive reimbursement of up to $5,000 for the cost of purchasing Tier 1 curricula. Learn more
ECHO Fund: We offer periodic grant opportunities for early childhood education programs. Learn more
Child Care Management Software Initiative: Supports Type III centers and CCAP-registered Family Child Care Providers purchase Child Care Management Software. Providers utilizing eligible CCMS products can receive 80% of the annual subscription (up to $1,000). Learn more
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 2021, Agenda for Children provided coaching and training to nearly 5,000 educators across southeast Louisiana. We successfully converted our work to virtual and hybrid models, including our seminars, coaching, training, and CLASS observation protocols for 1,400 classrooms in Orleans Parish.