Agenda for Children

Agenda for Children Agenda for Children works to make Louisiana a state in which all children can thrive.

✨️NEW Grant Opportunity - 2026 PDG Family Summit ECHO Fund® Grant✨️Applications are open for Orleans Parish Type III and...
09/03/2026

✨️NEW Grant Opportunity - 2026 PDG Family Summit ECHO Fund® Grant✨️

Applications are open for Orleans Parish Type III and Academically Approved Family Child Care providers to apply for grant funding to plan and host a Family Summit this fall that brings families, educators, and community networks together to strengthen connections and support children’s learning and development.

In addition to receiving funding to support these events, grantees will receive professional development and coaching to build meaningful family partnerships and create engaging home activities that support adult-child interactions, language, literacy, and developmental growth.

The application closes Tuesday, September 8, 2026. To learn more and apply, go to: https://bit.ly/3UVFzcF

Are you an Orleans Parish Early Care & Education Director or Assistant Director looking to connect, collaborate, and gro...
09/02/2026

Are you an Orleans Parish Early Care & Education Director or Assistant Director looking to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow ECE leaders?

Join us for our 2026-2027 cohort of our ECE Leaders Exchange! The ECE Leaders Exchange is a professional learning community where ECE leaders share ideas, explore new strategies, build a supportive network of peers, and grow their leadership skills.

Interested? Learn more and apply at: https://bit.ly/4gwkUV3

🎨Art opens the door to endless possibilities for child development!Early educators, join us for a two-hour professional ...
09/01/2026

🎨Art opens the door to endless possibilities for child development!

Early educators, join us for a two-hour professional learning session designed for early educators who want to bring more creativity and meaningful arts experiences into their everyday classroom practice.

Participants will:
✔️Explore creative ways to integrate the arts into early childhood learning
✔️Compare process art vs. product art and discover the value of open-ended experiences
✔️Create hands-on plans for implementing rich, engaging art experiences in the classroom

Seats are limited so register today at: https://bit.ly/4zMeKHS

Earlier this month, our Professional Development team hosted a Friday Field Trip to the Model Classroom for Cedarwood Sc...
08/31/2026

Earlier this month, our Professional Development team hosted a Friday Field Trip to the Model Classroom for Cedarwood School.

The Model Classroom is currently designed around key themes educators encounter during the back-to-school season, including establishing routines and classroom rules, supporting early math and language development, and helping children understand and navigate their classroom environment.

Field trips like these give educators the opportunity to explore, collaborate, and learn together as a team. They deepen participants’ understanding of child development while equipping them with simple, effective strategies they can incorporate into everyday practice to support children’s learning and growth.

Field Trips are held monthly, and we encourage you to join us! To request a field trip, go to: https://bit.ly/4usqwo9

08/28/2026

When we invest in early childhood education, we invest in brighter futures.

Last week, our CEO, Jen Roberts, spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Shiloh Gardens Academy’s new location in the Holy Cross neighborhood.

This project represents more than the culmination of a seven-year restoration effort to revitalize a historic building that once anchored this neighborhood as a family grocery store. It also brings to life a shared vision to expand access to high-quality early learning for local families.

This is just one example of the community-building made possible by New Orleans’ historic investment in early care and education through the Early Care & Education Millage.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pamela and to the entire Shiloh Gardens team!



New Orleans Redevelopment Authority

One of the ways we measure progress is by looking at how many more children and families have access to high-quality ear...
08/27/2026

One of the ways we measure progress is by looking at how many more children and families have access to high-quality early education.

In 2025-2026, we helped over 1,800 children access early education by securing local and state investments and working alongside providers and community partners to strengthen New Orleans' early childhood system. We're proud of what we accomplished together this year!

Early Educators, do you want to build a calmer classroom? Join us for this Introduction to Conscious Discipline. Consc...
08/25/2026

Early Educators, do you want to build a calmer classroom? Join us for this Introduction to Conscious Discipline.

Conscious Discipline techniques aren’t just about explicitly teaching children better self-management skills, you’ll learn how to model these techniques yourself so that children can see these strategies in action.

Seats are limited so register today at: https://bit.ly/4gRUsoQ

As we continue to experience some of the hottest days of the year, we’re sharing some heat safety tips from the Louisian...
08/24/2026

As we continue to experience some of the hottest days of the year, we’re sharing some heat safety tips from the Louisiana Department of Education and Save the Children to help children stay safe, cool, and comfortable during outdoor play.

For even more resources, check out Head Start's "Summer Safety Tips" at https://bit.ly/3UgZT87

On Monday, we hosted Big Ideas from the Model Classroom: Back-to-School Edition, where early childhood educators explore...
08/21/2026

On Monday, we hosted Big Ideas from the Model Classroom: Back-to-School Edition, where early childhood educators explored the Model Classroom’s latest set up with a focus on supporting early language and numeracy skills.

With hands-on rotations through curated activities and group discussions, participants gained practical insights for planning new, engaging activities that would smoothly prepare young children for the transition back to school. Educators also explored how to plan intentionally using materials and resources they already have in their classrooms.

Big Ideas from the Model Classroom is offered on a quarterly basis, and we hope to see you at the next session; maybe you can be one of our next door prize winners!

On this , we're celebrating the incredible team members marking work anniversaries this August!⁠⁠Thank you for your pas...
08/20/2026

On this , we're celebrating the incredible team members marking work anniversaries this August!⁠
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Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to expanding access to high-quality early care and education, strengthening support for educators and families, and improving outcomes for young children across Southeast Louisiana. Your work makes a lasting difference every day and helps build a stronger early childhood education ecosystem for our community.⁠
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Please join us in congratulating these team members on their milestones. Here's to many more years of making an impact together!⁠
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