MIDWAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Midway Professional Development Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Midway Professional Development Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Midway Professional Development Center, located on Greenwood Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Caddo Parish Public Schools system. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school for students, it serves primarily as an administrative and instructional hub designed to support the ongoing growth of educators and staff. The center focuses on providing professional development workshops, training seminars, and collaborative spaces where teachers and administrators can sharpen their pedagogical skills, learn new curriculum implementations, and stay updated on evolving educational standards.

By acting as a centralized resource for faculty improvement, the facility plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of instruction across the broader school district. It provides a dedicated environment for professional learning communities to meet, ensuring that the district's teaching force is equipped with the latest strategies to improve student outcomes. Through these efforts, the Midway Professional Development Center functions as an essential backbone for the district’s academic advancement and long-term organizational success.

For more information, contact Midway Professional Development Center at (318) 636-1861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.