Chapter CXXXI

A. There are six types of standard teaching certificates issued by the state of Louisiana: 1. professional Level 1, 2, and 3 certificates; 2. type C, B, and A certificates; 3. out-of-state certificate; 4. world language certificates (WLC); 5. practitioner 1, 2, and 3 licenses; an…

A. Non-Practicing Status or Operational Role Status for Standard Teaching Certificates 1. The LDE may grant: a. non-practicing status to any teacher who applies after ceasing employment as a teacher or leader in a local education agency; b. operational role status to any teacher …

A. Level 1 is the entry-level professional certificate, valid for three years. The level 2 and level 3 certificates are valid for five years. B. Louisiana Graduate Eligibility. Level 1 professional certificate requires successful completion of a state-approved traditional or alte…

A. Effective July 1, 2002, type C certificates are no longer issued for initial certification. The type C certificate is valid for three years. Teachers who hold type B and type A lifetime certificates will continue to hold these certificates. Effective July 1, 2012, type B and t…

A. An out-of-state (OS) certificate, valid for a three-year period, is not renewable, and is issued to a teacher who has completed an out-of-state teacher preparation program and either holds or is eligible for a standard certificate in the state in which the program was complete…

A. WLC certificate is valid for six years and may be issued to a foreign associate teacher who participates in the LDE Foreign Associate Teacher Program, and who teaches world language and/or immersion in grades PK-12. B. WLC certificate allows the holder to receive the same bene…

A. Issuance and Renewals 1. Practitioner licenses (PL) 1 and 2 may be issued for one year, renewed annually, and held for a maximum of three years while the holder completes an alternate program. Upon completion of the three years of employment on a PL certificate, the holder mus…

A. A standard certificate with an asterisk (*) following the certificate type is issued to a teacher in a nonpublic school. If the teacher enters a public school system in Louisiana, the educator will be required to meet the standards of effectiveness pursuant to state law and in…

A. As outlined in Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic)-Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators, the standards listed below are the requirements to meet nonpublic certification standards. B. Principals 1. A nonpublic school principal, assistant principal, or headmaster must hol…

A. If a teacher evaluation demonstrates that the standards for effectiveness, as determined by BESE, have been met, using value-added data or other components of the evaluation, for three years during the initial certification or renewal process, a certificate shall be issued or …

A. 1. There are five types of nonstandard teaching credentials issued in Louisiana: a. temporary authority to teach (TAT); b. out-of-field authorization to teach (OFAT); c. temporary employment permit (TEP); d. nonpublic temporary certificate (T); and e. resident teacher certific…

A. Temporary authority to teach (TAT) is issued for one calendar year, while the holder pursues alternate certification program admission requirements or certification requirements. A TAT cannot be issued to teachers who previously held a temporary employment permit (TEP) or a st…

A. The pre-practitioner license is a temporary, non-renewable certificate issued in accordance with provisional admittance into an alternate certification program pursuant to LAC 28:XLV. Effective June 1, 2024, Pre-Practitioner Licenses will no longer by issued. 1. For certificat…

A. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) is issued for one three-year period while the holder pursues endorsement or add-on certification requirements. The OFAT is limited to two certification areas and is transferable to other employing school systems for the remaining vali…

A. Nonpublic Temporary Certificate (T) is valid for one year; and is renewable. B. Eligibility Guidelines. The T certificate is granted to teachers practicing in a nonpublic school setting that requires temporary credentialing to meet nonpublic school standards. When nonpublic st…

A. Beginning July 1, 2018, the resident teacher certificate (R) shall be required for individuals completing a one-year residency required for certification in Louisiana pursuant to Bulletin 996. B. Resident teacher certificates are valid for one school year, are renewable, and m…

A. A teaching authorization (TA) is a nonstandard credential that only indicates a cleared criminal background check and is neither the equivalent of a teaching certificate nor substantiation of enrollment in or completion of an educator preparation program. B. Beginning June 14,…

A. Types of Ancillary Certificates 1. Ancillary certificates are issued by the LDE for individuals who provide teaching, support, administrative, or supervisory services to children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and early learning centers serving children from…

A. Orientation and Mobility. Valid as long as holder maintains a current national certification in orientation and mobility. 1. Eligibility requirements: a. baccalaureate or graduate degree in orientation and mobility; or b. completion of an individual plan of study in orientatio…

A. An ancillary artist or talented certificate is issued to an applicant who has earned an advanced degree in an artistic or talented field, or who has produced evidence of creative accomplishments over an extended period of time. An ancillary artist or ancillary talented certifi…

A. Louisiana Montessori teachers will be certified and issued Louisiana Montessori teaching certificates by the LDE. B. Eligibility Requirements: 1. For a Class C Montessori Certificate-the teacher must have completed training from an approved provider listed in § 1363 of this Pa…

A. An ancillary certificate issued in family and consumer sciences occupational programs authorizes an individual to teach in the areas of childcare, clothing service, food service, housing and interior design, and institutional home management. B. Provisional Certification eligi…

A. An ancillary certificate issued in ROTC authorizes an individual to teach Junior ROTC. B. Eligibility requirements: 1. be retired from active duty in the retired grades of E-6-E-9, WO-1-CWO-5, 03-06; and 2. official recommendation by appropriate branch of the military service …

A. Eligibility Requirements Prior to June 30, 2017. For candidates who completed all courses and degree requirements by June 30, 2017, the endorsement add-on requirements include: 1. graduate degree in school counseling from an institution accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602…

A. School Librarian Eligibility Requirements: 1. graduate degree in library science from an institution accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 ; and 2. passing score on Praxis school librarian examination. B. An educator may request the initial certification. The LDOE will issu…

A. Dyslexia Practitioner. The optional dyslexia practitioner ancillary certificate is issued to an individual to teach students with dyslexia. 1. Eligibility requirements: a. hold a valid Louisiana OS, type C, level 1, or higher teaching certificate; and b. demonstrate completion…

A. Beginning September 1, 2020, the mentor teacher ancillary certificate will be required for individuals who serve as a mentor of undergraduate or post-baccalaureate teacher residents. B. Provisional MT Certification. Individuals serving as mentors who have not successfully comp…

A. The content leader ancillary certificate is an optional certificate that districts may require. The LDE will begin issuing content leader ancillary certificates to candidates no later than July 1, 2019. B. CL Ancillary Certificate eligibility requirements: 1. if teaching in a …

A. A teacher employed on a Louisiana certificate of any type who is called to active military duty will not be penalized for the time spent in active service. The educator may request non-practicing status by presenting copies of official documents indicating beginning and ending…

A. For certificates issued July 1, 2020 and beyond, minimum eligibility requirements: 1. LEAs with a student enrollment of 2,499 or less: a. at least 8 hours of food safety training is required either not more than five years prior to the date of employment or completed within 30…

A. An Educational Interpreter certificate is issued to individuals who provide sign language interpreting services by facilitating communication within an instructional environment via an enhanced visual and/or tactile mode between and among deaf/hard of hearing and hearing indiv…

A. Beginning August 1, 2023, a registered nurse who holds a current, valid license in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is considered certified by BESE. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXXXI-715 Amended LR 48 447 ( 3/1/2022 ), Repromulgated LR 48 1053 ( 4/…

A. Provisional Mental Health Professional Counselor Certificate-valid for two years. 1. Eligibility requirements: a. hold current Louisiana licensure as a provisional licensed professional counselor in Louisiana (PLPC), in accordance with R.S. 37:1101 et seq.; or b. work under ac…

A. State statute requires that each school district have assessment teams for the purpose of identifying and evaluating the individual needs of each child with exceptionalities. These teams may include any number of the specialists outlined in this Section. Persons serving on mul…

A. The educational leader in special education ancillary certificate authorizes an individual to serve as a supervisor, director, or coordinator of special education in a school or district setting. B. Issuance. This certificate is issued upon the request of the LEA. C. Renewal G…

A. School Art Therapist-Valid as long as holder remains in the same school system. 1. Eligibility requirements: a. verify successful completion of accredited art therapy degree program, and current registration or membership in the American Art Therapy Association; and b. meet re…