These funds provide for programs of professional development to address the assessed competency needs of public school personnel. No formal programs of professional development are funded by the state. Louisiana 8G Funding for Teacher Tuition Exemption. Teachers receive tuition for classes in the area of their teaching field. 8G Funding for Innovative Programs.
Local districts submit proposals for funding of innovative programs.
8G Funding for Distance Learning. This program provides for satellite delivery of teacher professional development. The largest of these programs are described below. Regional Professional Development Centers. Regional centers develop multisector partnerships for curriculum reform and local district training needs.