Rapides Parish School Board

Professional Development/Grants Department

Mrs. Kerri Nichols

Mission:

To efficiently and effectively support Rapides Parish schools through evidenced-based professional development, data compilation/tracking, and additional funding. 

1. Goal 1: To support the growth of the K-8 assessment index from 61.8 to 71.8
   and the High School assessment index from 69.4 to 79.4 by Spring 2025 as indicated on DPS.
   
   

2. Goal 2: To support the growth of the Interests and Opportunities index to 140 by Spring 2025 as indicated on DPS.
   
   

3. Goal 3: To support the growth of the ACT/WorkKeys index from 78.2 to 86 by Spring 2025 as indicated on DPS.
   
   

4. Goal 4: To support the growth of the Strength of Diploma index from 95.9 to 97.9 by Spring 2025 as indicated on DPS.