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The Office of Adult Education provides education opportunities for adult learners that will help them succeed at work, at home, and in their communities. The program is the fifth largest program in the state and the largest K-12 provider in the state. The program is ranked among the Top 10 best-performing programs in the State of Louisiana. The program currently operates 12 adult learning centers, one ESL/civics/citizenship program, and one High School Equivalency Testing Center. The program serves more than 1,100 adults each year. Additional services include pre-employment test prep, workplace safety certification courses, and CPR/First Aid certification courses. The program is expanding its services to include online course options and computer-based testing for the high school equivalency exam.
The Office of Alternative Education’s mission is to provide meaningful and measurable learning experiences for students who have experienced behavioral challenges, academic difficulties, or barriers to acquiring successful matriculation in a traditional learning environment. EBRPSS is committed to providing a positive, student-centered, safe, and academically comprehensive program that is sensitive to the varied learning styles of all students. Each alternative education program or school will meet the unique needs of students and equip them with the tools needed to be thriving citizens in the community, nation, and world. In partnership with the iCare Department, Reengagement Programs supports training and implementation of Restorative Practices in EBRPSS. The use of restorative practices in schools and throughout the community encourages the use of strategies to support students and adults to learn from the experience that led to the conflict and examines attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that may have contributed to the conflict. Our goal is to reduce suspensions and expulsions district-wide and ultimately influence changing mindsets of adults and students in schools.
The Magnet department oversees a variety of specialized programs designed for high-achieving students. It develops and implements a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on specific themes, such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), visual and performing arts, or foreign language immersion. The department manages the application and admission process for these schools and ensures they provide students with advanced study options like dual enrollment and college readiness courses. The department also seeks grant funding to expand and improve its diverse magnet offerings.