LRCE's efforts and achievements are based on the belief in "Solutions
in Education." Our success can be contributed to the wonderful
support and help we receive from the community. LRCE would like to extend our
appreciation to all of our donors who support our programs. They enable us to
further our mission and grow beyond our dreams here at LRCE.



We need your help! Support the Louisiana Resource Center for
Educators’ educational programs through our Annual Giving Campaign. All
proceeds raised directly benefit LRCE’s multi-faceted programs: a resource library , professional development and PRAXIS training, alternative
teacher certification, and distance learning. Join the team and support
educational programs for public, private, parochial and charter school teachers
and home school families.
Giving Levels:
- Emerald Patron: $10,000+
- Diamond Patron: $5,000+
- Platinum Patron: $2,500+
- Gold Patron: $1,000+
- Silver Patron: $500+
- Bronze Patron: $250+
- Friend: $100+
- Educator: $25+

There are more than 2,300 non-certified teachers in
Louisiana. Certification Solutions (CS) offers a fast track
alternative certification program to mid-career changers who
have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a desire to give back
to their community. CS helps to eliminate the high number of
PreK-12 non-certified teachers teaching the children of
Louisiana.
Over 300 Practitioners have entered the classroom for the 2009-2010 school
year. Since 2003, LRCE has licensed more than 900 highly qualified public and
nonpublic school teachers in 34 school districts throughout Louisiana. The cost
to certify a teacher through TLC is $5,500.

- The Practitioner pays $2,000
- The school system pays $1,000
- Leaving a $2,500 deficit
Invest in your community by making a difference.

Studies by the LSU Marketing Department document the average out-of-pocket
expenditure per teacher is more than $400 per year for basic supplies. The library houses over 40,000 titles and provides resources to public, private, parochial and charter school teachers and home-school families. Our online
catalog allows educators to have 24-hour access to the resources available in
the library.
The online
catalog
allows
educators to request items for delivery from the comfort of his or her home or
school. The latest videos, audios, books, manipulatives and more are available
for borrowing. The library loans more than 60,000 items each year to
teachers across the state.
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First Edition: $5,000+
Start a collection in more than one subject area of your interest
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Publisher: $1,000+
Start a collection in a subject area of your interest
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Designer: $500+
Enhance an existing collection
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Editor: $100+
Add new titles in a highly requested subject area to our library
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Author: $25+
Add additional copies of highly requested titles to our library
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Distributor: In-Kind Donations

Every summer LRCE brings national trainers to Baton Rouge to teach Louisiana
educators the latest innovative educational techniques, tools and skills that
they can incorporate in their classrooms. Since 1998, LRCE has provided training
to more than 10,000 teachers in public, private, charter and parochial schools.
- Apple Orchard: $10,000+
- Apple Tree: $5,000+
- Apples: $3,500+
- Apple Blossoms: $2,500+
- Apple Seeds: $1,000+
- Apple Juice: $500+
- Apple Sauce: In-Kind Donations

LRCE has assisted schools and libraries in gaining more than $72 million in
Federal Funding through E-Rate (Educational Rate) to help schools and libraries
build their technology infrastructure. Through E-Rate funding these entities are
able to purchase select equipment at a discounted rate. LRCE offers E-Rate First
Time Filers and Update Training to school technology coordinators and Vendor
Training to companies that are interested in learning the procedures to become
an E-Rate eligible vendor.
LRCE is also one of the pioneers in bringing distance education to Louisiana.
We train teachers and administrators on how to setup, operate and troubleshoot
videoconferencing equipment, as well as where to find grade level appropriate
virtual fieldtrips for the students. Most recently LRCE was granted a USDA grant
for $122,015 to help rural districts throughout the state acquire distance
learning equipment to be used for distance education.
- Zetabyte: $20,000+
- Exabyte: $10,000+
- Petabyte: $5,000+
- Terabyte: $2,500+
- Gigabyte: $1,000+
- Megabyte: $500+
- Kilobyte: In-Kind Donation
From in-kind donations to volunteering, every
effort counts and enable LRCE to fulfill its vision of "Helping Teachers Help
Children"
To become a Supporter of LRCE please contact Tracy
Smith, Communications and Development Director at (225) 924-7600 or
TracyS@LRCE.org or stop by and visit us at: