CDL is well positioned and ready

CDL has a strong working relationship with both public and private administrators, principals, and teachers in the Greater New Orleans area, and CDL deeply understands and is widely respected by the population to be served. CDL also has long-established relationships with area universities and state education leadership.
CDL programs and services are firmly built on scientifically based research, a critical component to the future of our schools.
CDL's business plan includes founding a much-needed regional professional development academy that will serve as a clearinghouse, a provider, and an evaluator of professional development services.
CDL’s Professional Advisory Board members are renowned national and international leaders and experts from the fields of educational, medical, judicial, and psychological research, a tremendous resource for New Orleans schools.
CDL’s diverse and talented Board of Trustees consists of influential business, education, medicine, justice and community leaders who have a strong commitment to the people and schools of New Orleans.
CDL’s financial audits document their expertise for leveraging limited resources, showing 90 cents of every dollar (PDF, 43KB) going directly to programs and services.