Schooling after relocation? Teachers needed?

[Stormy1]

I was just thinking, eventually the children of this disaster will need to resume schooling. Probably not any time in 2005 but at some point thereafter. Even if it is in tent cities, there will probably need to be teachers.

Any thoughts on a volunteer effort in that direction? I have a few but want to feel this out first.

[AnthonyC]

I think the last thought on people's mind is schooling for the children...but I would say after a month of recovery and getting their lives back together, they will somehow work out a schooling system. Considering some people can't return to New Orleans for at least a month.

[Stormy1]

I know it's not important right now but it is something that will eventually need to be thought about.

I know of a large contingent of teachers, retired teachers and secular homeschool teachers, nationwide who would be happy to help out, myself included. We are trying to think ahead and get some ideas where to turn to offer assistance.

[Houstonia]

I know it's not important right now but it is something that will eventually need to be thought about.

I know of a large contingent of teachers, retired teachers and secular homeschool teachers, nationwide who would be happy to help out, myself included. We are trying to think ahead and get some ideas where to turn to offer assistance.

I can't offer you any answers Stormy, but I just want to give you a HUGE Cyber-Hug. You are wonderful, thinking of the kids like this.

It is especially important in a time of crisis that children get back on some kind of regular schedule. The idea that there are retired teachers, etc. already thinking about this just brings tears to my eyes.

{{{{{{{Stormy1}}}}}}}

~H~

[Persepone]

Count me in Stormy... I've taught English, ESL, history, typing, speech.

[NateFLA]

I know my friend at Layola was going to start monday. He left when he was told to, left everything but his car and laptop. As a freshman college student, he's now behind. I hope major universities get their act together and agree to allow students to take classes for at least a semseter or two while NO rebuilds.

[crazycajuncane]

As reported on local radio stations.... Lafayette Parish Schools are letting New Orleans residents enroll in school.

Rumors have reported that UNO students will be joining the University of Louisiana at Lafayette... I haven't heard any more on this.

[abears]

There are many teachers from the evacuated areas who could be used.
My mom told me today that Alexandria, LA is talking about setting up something for evacuated families to have their kids in school.

As a teacher, I would do it if my employer was unable to get back on track soon. However, St. John the Baptist Parish where I live was very lucky. I am hopeful that we can be back to school within the next few weeks.

[Stormy1]

College kids will be fine. Not saying they or their educations aren't important but...the young ones come first for many different reasons.

I teach 5th grade. For the past 10 years, I've taught accelerated classes. Every year, I get huge packages of curriculum that don't apply to my classses. Some I use, most I don't. This is not a statement of any kind in regard to the children and their teachers who may need these books.

I save everything and have a garage and a storage unit full of educational supplies. When someone gives the nod, I would like to box everything up and send it all to wherever it is needed as well as head out with it all myself.

Just looking for a starting point in all of this.

[LSU2001]

Hurriane Recovery UPDATE

Superintendent Placide

Teachers and students enrolled in EBR schools prior to Hurricane Katrina will report to school on Tuesday, September 6, 2005.

REGISTRATION of Evacuee Students
Evacuee parents can go to their nearest school site or to the Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge to register their child(ren) with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. In addition, the District is sending registration teams to local shelters to assist in the registration process.
Evacuee parents will be contacted by school officials as soon as the children are placed in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. Parents can call (225) 922-5400 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F with questions regarding registration.

EMPLOYMENT for Displaced Employees
Displaced certified teachers may apply for employment online or at the district Human Resources Department at the Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. Job Openings
Other displaced employees of impacted school systems may apply for employment at the district Human Resources Department at the Central Office located at 1050 S. Foster Drive. Job Openings

DONATIONS The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is asking that all school supply donations be dropped off at any EBR school site.

School uniform donations should be made to St. Vincent de Paul located at 2655 Plank Road or by calling (225) 357-8833.

VOLUNTEERING Community members interested in volunteering can contact Paula Fabre, Director of Equal Educational Opportunities at pfabre@ebrschools.org or (225) 922-5489.

The School System of Choice
with High Expectations for All

[beachbum_al]

Here is a link to the county I live in and they are welcoming the students!

http://www.bcbe.org

I know all of the school in Alabama are planning to help out and FL too. I know there are more states.

[nolabelplez]

They said on the radio that college students can enroll in Florida schools without transcripts. They are giving them the Florida resident tuition prices too.
That might help, if they can afford the tuition.

[LaBreeze]

I am a high school teacher in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and our parish is taking huge numbers of displaced children into our schools. I had ten new students in my classes just today. Many more are expected by early next week. Vermilion Parish is stepping up to the plate. There is talk about setting up a tent city in the center of the parish and then busing these students to the various schools each day. Many of the students are saying that their families are looking for permanent housing in the parish. Several of the displaced parents are also educators and have applied for positions and to substitute.

[LaBreeze]

Psychologically, it's the best thing for the students to get back to something that is familiar and structured - although it's a new school for them.

[Persepone]

Many Massachusetts colleges and universities are allowing NO students to enroll and there are special arrangements of various types. There are financial arrangements, etc. and "transfer" arrangements in place or being made.

The University of Massachusetts system is probably the first point of contact in case you know an affected student. But there are also many other private universities opening their doors, their classes, their dorms, etc.

[cancunkid]

Just wanted to let people know locally to me (Springfield Missouri) the community college here Ozark Technical Community College is letting any hurricane victims enroll for Fall free of charge. I thought that was generous although I can't imagine too many people have made it this far North.

Will schools in the South be allowing children displaced because of Katrina enroll without vaccination records? Just one of the many records lost for these people.

I agree the children should be in school with other kids doing normal kid things as soon as possible for their mental health

[nystate]

Syracuse University will also let a few Tulane University students enroll for fall classes...

[BaltimoreGirl]

Syracuse University will also let a few Tulane University students enroll for fall classes...

So did USC, unfortunately, there is no campus housing available and students need to find other arrangements. A friend of mine whose son is currently working with the TEMS (Tulane Emergency Medical Services) got the call from USC yesterday but he doesn't know whether his son will go, or stay to help out in LA.

[crazycajuncane]

Lafayette Parish schools already have students signed up to begin classes on Tuesday. I was told there is a Homeless Child Act in which no child can be denied schooling because he or she is homeless.

This does give the parents an opportunity to get the kids back to some sort of normalcy.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette did open its doors to UNO Students and all displaced college students.

[nystate]

Syracuse University will also let a few Tulane University students enroll for fall classes...

So did USC, unfortunately, there is no campus housing available and students need to find other arrangements. A friend of mine whose son is currently working with the TEMS (Tulane Emergency Medical Services) got the call from USC yesterday but he doesn't know whether his son will go, or stay to help out in LA.

That's an unfortunate situation. Syracuse is out of housing as well; they are putting up some students in the Sheraton Hotel because they ran out of dorm space. Looks like the Tulane students may have to do the same...