Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education

Strategic Plan

The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has the constitutional and statutory authority to make policy decisions that govern the public education system of the state. It also exercises budgetary responsibility for all funds appropriated or allocated by the state for schools under its jurisdiction.

Pursuant to Act 1465 of 1997, BESE is responsible for creating and implementing a Strategic Plan based on the following constituents and methods of evaluation:

Principal Clients and Users/Service Received or Benefit Derived

Students - will benefit from the policies adopted and resources allocated by being afforded an equal opportunity to develop to their full potential.

Teachers/Administrators - will benefit from the policies adopted and resources allocated by enhancing their skills as instructional leaders.

Schools/School Districts - will benefit from the policies adopted and resources allocated by providing learning environments focused on improved academic achievement.

Policymakers/Administration - will benefit from BESE policies that set standards for information management and program assessment to consider for future decision-making purposes.

Citizens - will benefit from an educated and trained workforce to support a vital and growing economy.

Program Evaluation

In accordance with State law, BESE is required to make public its Strategic Plan. Below you may access BESE's most recent Strategic Plan.


BESE STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2011-12 through FY 2015-16