A+PEL @goAPEL
The premier non-profit, non-partisan, professional organization for Louisiana educators. Join today! apeleducators.org Louisiana Joined September 2009-
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Celebrating another NTO $100 door prize winner! Congratulations to Carol from Plaquemines Parish! 💰🎉 #teacherlife #teacher #education #teachergoals #louisianaeducators #louisianateacher #teacherssupportteachers #apel #professionaldevelopment #teacherleaders
What pairs well with back to school? A little extra cash in your pocket! 💰 Congratulations to these Vernon Parish NTO Winners! #louisianateacher #louisianaeducators #backtoschool #teacherssupportteachers #apelgivesback
✨ A+PEL’s Classroom Teacher Supply Grant ✨ Get up to $500 reimbursed for classroom supplies + resources! 📅 Apply by Sept. 15 🏆 Winners announced Oct. 1 Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/apelscholars #APEL #LouisianaEducators #TeacherSupport #ClassroomGrant
A+PEL 💚 PreK teachers! This group had a great time learning, dancing, and planning for the school year! Know a PreK teacher? Give them a shoutout in the comments 👇 #LouisianaEducators #PreKTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachersSupportTeachers
A BIG congratulations to our Caddo Parish NTO winners! 🎉 We love supporting Louisiana teachers with a little extra cash for back to school! 💜💚 #newteacher #louisianaeducators #apelgivesback #teacherssupportteachers
⏰ 2 days left! With Ready to Teach Louisiana you’ll earn certification, gain support, & join a statewide educator network. Apps close Aug 29 → readytoteachlouisiana.com #ReadyToTeachLA #LouisianaEducators #TeacherCertification #FutureTeachers #LouisianaSchools #TeacherJourney
⏰ 2 days left! With Ready to Teach Louisiana you’ll earn certification, gain support, & join a statewide educator network. Apps close Aug 29 → readytoteachlouisiana.com #ReadyToTeachLA #LouisianaEducators #TeacherCertification #FutureTeachers #LouisianaSchools #TeacherJourney
✨ Apply now for A+PEL’s National Board Certification Grant! ✨ Up to $500 for professional educators toward course fees. 📌 Deadline: Sept. 15 | Winners: Oct. 1 Don’t miss this opportunity! 💻 bit.ly/apelscholars #apelstrong #teachergrants #louisianaeducators
✨ Apply now for A+PEL’s National Board Certification Grant! ✨ Up to $500 for professional educators toward course fees. 📌 Deadline: Sept. 15 | Winners: Oct. 1 Don’t miss this opportunity! #apelstrong #teachergrants #louisianaeducators
Last call! Apps for Ready to Teach Louisiana close Fri, Aug 29. 👉 “I finally feel accomplished.” “I can overcome hard challenges.” “Built a student-led classroom.” “More confident as a teacher.” 💻 ReadyToTeachLouisiana.com
Feel prepared, not overwhelmed. The New Teacher Experience (LDOE × A+PEL) = 5 linked modules: 1–2 hr online pre-work + in-person Learning Labs. Finish pre-work + secure leave for all 5. Register: forms.gle/KmW5F5Y79UxvYM… #NewTeacherExperience #APEL #LDOE
You deserve to feel prepared as a teacher. RTL delivers confidence and real-world tools you didn’t know you needed. ⏰ Apply by Aug. 29: readytoteachlouisiana.com #ReadyToTeachLA #FutureLouisianaEducator
Congratulations our Caldwell Parish NTO winners! 🎉 We were happy to send them home with some extra cash in their pockets for back to school! #teacherlife #education #louisianaeducators #louisianateacher #teacherssupportteachers #apel #edleadership #teacherleaders
ELA Guidebooks ✅ A+PEL Directors are delivering HQPL across Louisiana. Teachers are diving into ELA GBs 9–12 (2020) and 6–8 (2024). Coherent instruction + assessment = teaching for mastery and learning to mastery. #ProfessionalLearning #InstructionalCohesion #WeDoThisWork
Not to be dramatic, but the clock’s ticking. ⏳ Deadline: Aug 29. Pick RTL for an all-in-one pathway with clear steps and steady support start to finish. Apply: readytoteachlouisiana.com #ReadyToTeachLA #LouisianaTeachers #TeacherCertification #AltCert #FutureEducators
Rainy day = jambalaya day. 🌧️🍲 Beauregard’s NTO enjoyed lunch with Superintendent Larry Hollie and district supervisors—welcoming our new teachers. 💜 #apelstrong #louisianaeducators #teachersupport #beauregardparish #newteacherorientation #jambalayaday #backtoschool
From rain to ready. 🌧️→🍲 Beauregard’s new teachers were welcomed over jambalaya with Superintendent Larry Hollie and district supervisors.
Kudos to Dr. Alexander for creating an AWESOME alternative path to leadership!" 🙌 Affordable, hands-on, & BESE-approved—TEL prepares you for your next journey. ⏳ Apply by THIS Friday: louisianaprincipals.com #FuturePrincipals #TeacherLeaders #EdLeadership
Celebrating our Richland Parish NTO winners! 🎉💰 We’re proud to support you as you start the school year—wishing you all the best! 🍎✨ #LouisianaTeachers #BackToSchool #TeacherSupport #APELStrong #RichlandParish #EducationMatters #TeachTheFuture
Just a little reminder if you need it... Because we know what it's like to be back-to-school-teacher-tired 💚💜 #louisianaeducators #teachertired #backtoschool #teachersmatter
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