education

our goal

United Way of Southwest Louisiana's goal is a 92% graduation rate.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS

OUR FOCUS

Children enter school ready and are successful in primary school.

our PRIORITY AREAS

• Early Childhood
• School Readiness
• Early Grade Reading Proficiency

YOUTH SUCCESS

OUR FOCUS

Youth graduate secondary school and have the knowledge, skills and credentials to obtain family sustaining employment.

our PRIORITY AREAS

• Middle School Transition
• High School Success

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA HAS ALIGNED OUR EFFORTS TO HELP PREPARE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT TAKE A POSITION ON STANDARDS OR CURRICULUM AS IT IS NOT IN OUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE. THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IS INVALUABLE. WE RELY ON THOSE WITHIN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO HELP DIRECT OUR EFFORTS. THEIR EXPERTISE ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE THE BEST SUPPORT TO THEM AND THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE.

– Denise Durel President/CEO United Way Southwest Louisiana

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FINDER

The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to helping families find the right school or early childhood center for their children, and providing them with helpful information about Louisiana's schools.

The Louisiana School Finder is an interactive, online tool that provides families with:

• School performance scores and early childhood performance ratings
• Basic information about schools and centers
• Listings of course offerings, clubs, enrichment and extracurricular activities

To find information on schools and early childhood centers in your area, visit
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FINDER WEB SITE