School System Planning in Louisiana
Each year, all school systems in Louisiana engage in an annual school system planning process where they:
The Department’s statewide planning process—the ‘Super App’—allows districts to access federal formula and competitive dollars through one application on one timeline.
The School System Framework also identifies priorities that matter most for struggling schools. For more information about the Department’s efforts to improve struggling schools, please visit
Struggling Schools and ESSA.
Resources
The Department has developed a suite of resources to support completion of the Super App. These resources are available in the School Improvement Library.
Support
For technical support with Super App, please contact the Super App Technical Assistance Group (TAG) by emailing LDOE.GrantsHelpdesk@la.gov and include “Super App” in the subject line.
Timeline
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November 2019: Department launches planning process and resources for 2020-2021.
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November 2019–January 2020: Department and Network teams support school systems to develop plans.
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February 7, 2020: School systems submit plans.
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April 2020: Department approves or rejects plans. BESE approves funding for Department-approved plans and school systems begin implementation.