On a district level, we offer a new teacher orientation before the school year begins and a series of workshops for new teachers. Additionally, we provide ongoing staff development for all faculty on instruction and curriculum support, classroom management, diversity, school improvement and technology.


New Teacher Support Program 

Each school in the parish offers opportunities for continued growth and learning, though it takes on different formats at different schools. Some schools offer team teaching opportunities, while others access federal, state, and local grants to develop and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies. We will help you gather information about individual schools as you decide where your needs will best be met.

As a part of the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program, all teachers in their first year will be partnered with a mentor teacher. The mentor teacher will provide support and enhance the training and professional development of a new teacher through observation, feedback, and effective instruction.

EBRPSS enjoys strong relationships with local universities that provide professional development opportunities. Louisiana State University is the largest African American university system in the country. In addition, the Teacher Tuition Exemption Program is available through the LA Dept. of Education for teachers seeking further educational coursework.

EBRPSS supports teachers' efforts to advance professionally. In conjunction with Louisiana State Universty, we offer an Academy for Aspiring Leaders for prospective principals. The first component of the Academy, the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's Degree Program, offers a masters curriculum with all administrative credentials to teachers who have demonstrated leadership and who aspire to be future principals.The second component, the Administrative Internship Program, is designed to provide interns a hands-on experience in administrative roles. Participants are immersed in the daily rigors of running a school and are mentored by current and retired principals