Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate for the elementary school; 2. graduate degree from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 ; 3. five or more years of classroom teaching at elementary school…

A. Individuals holding a valid OS, Type C, Level 1 or higher teaching certificate must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis middle school specialty area exam in the specific content area; or accumulate 30 credit hours in the specialty content area; and 2. ear…

A. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate for PK-K or PK-3, elementary certificate for grade levels 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, or 1-8, upper elementary or middle school certificate for grade levels 4-8, 5-8, or 6-8, secondary certificate for grade levels 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12,…

A. Types of Approved Coursework to Reinstate an Early Childhood or an Elementary Grades certificate: 1. diagnostic and prescriptive reading; 2. reading in the content area; 3. other content in reading; 4. early numeracy concepts of mathematics; 5. other content in mathematics; 6.…

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. 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. 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. Eligibility Requirements. A candidate must: 1. hold a valid OS, Level 1, or higher teaching certificate; 2. earn a passing score for Praxis-Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 exam; 3. complete nine semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy, or other literacy …

A. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Valid Type B, Level 2, or higher Louisiana teaching certificate; and 2. Completion of 12 graduate hours to include the following areas: a. advancing teacher leadership institute, three semester hours; b. promoting instructional coaching institute, …

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. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. valid Louisiana driver's license; 3. driving record free of conviction of major accidents and/or repeated traffic violations; and 4. specialized education, as follows: a. general safety education, three seme…

A. Supervisor of parish or city materials and/or media centers eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. advanced degree from an institution accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 ; 3. 15 semester hours of graduate course work in no…

A. The EDL 1 certificate is needed for school and district educational leadership positions such as assistant principal, principal, parish or city supervisor of instruction, supervisor of child welfare and attendance, special education supervisor, or comparable school/district le…

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. The period of validity for a Louisiana lifetime teaching certificate is subject to the provision that the certificate holder does not allow a period of five or more consecutive calendar years of disuse to accrue, and/or the certificate is not revoked by the State Board of Elem…

A. School library service eligibility requirements: 1. valid OS, type C, level 1, or higher Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. 18 semester hours in library science, as follows: a. elementary and/or secondary school library materials, nine semester hours; b. organization, administ…

A. Louisiana Revised Statute 17:7 provides for the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Specifically, 17:7(6)(a)(i) states that BESE shall prescribe qualifications and provide for certification of teachers in accordanc…

A. A teacher applicant for certification must successfully complete the appropriate written or computer-delivered assessment identified in this Section prior to issuance of a Louisiana educator credential. Praxis scores, for certification purposes, must be received by the LDOE vi…

A. An individual must have an official teaching credential, license, or certificate to provide instructional or other designated services in the Louisiana K-12 schools and early learning centers. Louisiana issues three categories of teaching licenses: Standard, Nonstandard, and A…

A. Designations may be added to a teaching certificate to recognize additional work completed, such as additional coursework, fellowships, department initiatives, or other professional learning approved by LDOE. B. For a Master's Degree Plus 30 Graduate Hours designation, thirty …

A. The board will consider an eligible request for a records review and documentation provided. The board is not required to conduct an issuance or reinstatement records review and may summarily deny a request. B. If the board or designee decides to conduct a records review, boar…

A. Educational Technology Facilitation 1. Eligibility requirements: a. valid Type B or Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate and three years of teaching experience; and b. complete a minimum of nine semester hours, three semester hours per course, of graduate credit in education…

A. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate for PK-K or PK-3, elementary certificate for grade levels 14, 1-5, 1-6, or 1-8, upper elementary or middle school certificate for grade levels 4-8, 5-8, or 6-8, secondary certificate for grade levels 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12, …

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. 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. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid OS, Level 1 or higher teaching certificate; and 2. nine semester hours of coursework in educational technology or computer science. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXXXI-1347 Amended LR 48 462 ( 3/1/2022 ), Repromulgated LR 48 1070 ( 4/1/20…

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. graduate degree from an institution accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 , including 15 semester hours of professional education at the graduate level to include three semester hours in…

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid standard professional level teaching certificate; and 2. successful completion of the following coursework: a. methods for teaching English as a second language, three semester hours in theories and practical approaches and techniques for tea…

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate; 2. graduate degree from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 ; and 3. minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate credit, to include: a. 15 semester hours i…

A. Effective beginning January 1, 2025, an applicant for an initial educator credential shall undergo a criminal history record check in accordance with this Section. For an applicant or recipient of an educator credential, the LDOE shall: 1. Request information from the Louisian…

A. Denial. An application to the LDE for initial, update, or renewal of educator credentials will be rejected in accordance with the restrictions defined in this chapter. B. Suspension. An educator credential can be inactivated for a prescribed period of time, indefinitely, or pe…

A. A Louisiana educator credential may be sanctioned if the educator holding the credential has been found by the LDE or other governing authority to have participated in cheating as defined in § 1903 of this Chapter. B. When the LDE has determined an educator has been found to h…

A. In addition to those areas of supervision and administration embraced within the educational leader certification structure, the following supervisory endorsements are available to candidates holding a valid Louisiana teaching certificate: 1. supervisor of school libraries; 2.…

A. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate for PK-K or PK-3 must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis-Elementary Education in accordance with § 303 of this Part; 2. earn a passing score for Praxis-Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 exam; …

A. Aerospace education eligibility requirements: 1. valid Louisiana teaching certificate and one of the following: a. six semester credit hours in approved aerospace education; or b. valid private pilot's license or higher rating and at least three semester hours of credit in an …

A. An out-of-state principal level 2 (OSP2) is valid for five years initially and may be extended thereafter for a period of five years at the request of an LEA. 1. Eligibility requirements: a. hold or be eligible to hold an OSP1 certificate; b. completion of Louisiana PRAXIS req…

A. Endorsement areas are permanent credentials added to a teaching certificate. Upon completion of requirements for an additional area of certification, as outlined in this bulletin, the holder of a valid Louisiana teaching certificate may have the endorsement added. For endorsem…

A. The certification appeal process is available to an individual who has applied for certification and has been denied the requested certification due to the absence of certification requirements. The process provides such an individual the opportunity to have the appeal evaluat…

A. Educator credentials can be sanctioned for a conviction of certain criminal offenses, for the submission of fraudulent documentation, for professional license censure, for failure to meet the standards for effectiveness, or for participation in cheating. This chapter presents …

A. Types of approved coursework to reinstate an ancillary certificate: 1. content specific to subject area of certification; 2. coursework included in a prescriptive degree program in which certificate holder is enrolled; and 3. classroom and/or behavior management. Notes La. Adm…

A. Individuals holding a valid teaching certificate or professional licensure and who completed all courses and degree requirements by June 30, 2017, will have the endorsement added to certificates based upon graduate training that included 24 semester hours of professional cours…

A. A certification to serve as a mentor of undergraduate or post-baccalaureate teacher residents may be added to a standard professional level teaching certificate for teachers meeting the eligibility requirements. B. Eligibility requirements. Successfully complete a BESE-approve…

A. An individual who serves as an administrator and/or supervisor in Louisiana schools is required to obtain the appropriate credential for the area of assignment. A teacher already certified in Louisiana may have an educational leader certificate issued to provide administrative…

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. 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. 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. 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…