June 2017 - In This Issue:
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
Since its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended to impact our community for decades to come.  We invite you to learn more about our work by visiting our website.

The Rapides Foundation focuses its work in three strategic areas:

Healthy People, to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy behaviors.

Education, to increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status.

Healthy Communities, to improve economic opportunity and family income, and enhance civic and community opportunities for more effective leaders and organizations.

Contact Us

The Rapides Foundation
1101 Fourth Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394

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EIGHT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS COMPLETE LEADING FOR BETTER INSTRUCTION
Program's goal is to impact student achievement in Cenla
Eight Central Louisiana public school principals completed a three-year instructional leadership program that aims to improve classroom instruction and student achievement. 

The Leading for Better Instruction program is offered through the leadership institutes administered by The Orchard Foundation and funded under The Rapides Foundation's Education Initiative. The Leading for Better Instruction curriculum was developed specifically for Central Louisiana. 
 
ASPIRING LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATES 22 CENTRAL LOUISIANA EDUCATORS
Training prepares teachers for administrative positions
Twenty-two Central Louisiana educators are fully prepared for instructional leadership positions after completing a three-year training that is designed to ultimately impact student achievement. 

Aspiring Leaders is a leadership institute administered by The Orchard Foundation and funded under The Rapides Foundation's Education Initiative. The Aspiring Leaders curriculum was developed specifically for Central Louisiana.  

CENLA STUDENTS EARN HIGHEST LEVEL OF NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE
22 students earn Platinum certificates
During the 2016-17 school year, 22 Central Louisiana students earned a Platinum level National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), the highest possible level of achievement. 

The National Career Readiness Certificate is a key component of the Cenla Work Ready Network, a system created by The Rapides Foundation in 2011. The Foundation funds this network to link education and workforce development efforts and align them with regional economic needs. The Orchard Foundation administers the Cenla Work Ready Network. 

Issued by ACT, the NCRC certifies an individual has the essential foundational skills needed for employment across all sectors of the workplace. 

Joe Rosier

Mission
The mission of The Rapides Foundation is to improve the health status of Central Louisiana. 

Vision
Our vision is to positively impact Central Louisiana by deploying resources to improve key factors of health status.