About LaPESC
Mission
The Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council’s mission is to maximize community resources to close racial and income achievement gaps for students in Lafayette Parish.
Vision
The Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council envisions an intentionally inclusive community united in efforts to eliminate barriers to academic achievement for all students from birth through postsecondary credentialing and higher education.
Values
Human Dignity: We strive to treat every individual in a manner that reflects respect for each person’s innate value and dignity as well as their irreplaceable experiences, skills, and insights.
Intentional Inclusion: We diligently seek out representative voices from across our community to ensure that diverse talents, perspectives, and leadership inform our shared work.
Equity: We advocate for every individual to have what they need to experience well-being and success.
Strategic Partnership: We bring together organizations with diverse expertise and viewpoints to solve urgent and long-standing problems in innovative ways.
Integrity and Transparency: We respond to community needs and priorities informed by research and best practices, and share information with the community with honesty and openness.
The Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council’s mission is to maximize community resources to close racial and income achievement gaps for students in Lafayette Parish.
Vision
The Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council envisions an intentionally inclusive community united in efforts to eliminate barriers to academic achievement for all students from birth through postsecondary credentialing and higher education.
Values
Human Dignity: We strive to treat every individual in a manner that reflects respect for each person’s innate value and dignity as well as their irreplaceable experiences, skills, and insights.
Intentional Inclusion: We diligently seek out representative voices from across our community to ensure that diverse talents, perspectives, and leadership inform our shared work.
Equity: We advocate for every individual to have what they need to experience well-being and success.
Strategic Partnership: We bring together organizations with diverse expertise and viewpoints to solve urgent and long-standing problems in innovative ways.
Integrity and Transparency: We respond to community needs and priorities informed by research and best practices, and share information with the community with honesty and openness.