Louisiana Administrative Code

A. A lapsed certificate may be reactivated upon request of the Louisiana employing authority at the level that was attained prior to disuse for a period of five years. During the reactivated period the holder must earn effective ratings in accordance with LAC 28:CXLVII Bulletin 1…

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. The early childhood ancillary certificate (ECAC) authorizes an individual to teach in a publicly-funded early learning center serving children ages birth to five as defined in R.S 17:407.33 , unless program requirements mandate a professional-level certificate. After June 30, …

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. 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. 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. 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. Eligibility requirements: 1. a minimum of a graduate degree in education earned from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 ; 2. hold a valid Type B or Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate, and meet one of the following guidelines: a. hol…

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. 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. Information on endorsements for administrative and supervisory areas can be found in Chapter 15 of this Part. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXXXI-1333 Amended LR 48 461 ( 3/1/2022 ), Repromulgated LR 48 1069 ( 4/1/2022 ). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.…

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. The educational leadership certification structure provides for four levels of leader certification: teacher leader; educational leader level 1; educational leader level 2; and educational leader level 3. The teacher leader certificate is an option for a teacher to be identifi…

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. Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATP/NATCEP)/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Eligibility Requirements: 1. applicant shall be a professional nursing program graduate with current Louisiana licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurs…

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. This is no longer a required endorsement that must appear on a certificate. B. To qualify to perform this supervisory service, a teacher must meet one of the following eligibility criteria: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana certificate in the field of the supervisory assign…

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. 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. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate for PK-K, PK-3, elementary certificate for grade levels 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, or 1-8, or early interventionist certificate must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis-principles of learning and teaching early …

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid standard Louisiana teaching certificate; and 2. one of the following: a. five years of adult education experience prior to September 1982 implementation of certification requirements; or b. 9-12 semester hours, as follows: i. introduction to …

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. 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. 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. 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. The out-of-state superintendent (OSS) certificate is valid only for the employing Louisiana public school district requesting issuance, is valid for five years from date of first appointment as a superintendent, and is renewable every five years. 1. Eligibility requirements: a…

A. Effective June 30, 2006, universities cannot admit candidates into a leadership/administration program that has not undergone the redesign and review process. Individuals who have completed all courses, testing requirements, and degree requirements under the position specific …

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. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate for the secondary 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 secondary school l…

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. five years of successful school experience for a state, parish, or city as superintendent, assistant superintendent, supervisor of instruction, principal, or assistant principal in a State-…

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. Eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate with certification as a special education teacher; 2. five years of successful professional experience, at least three of which must have been in special education; 3. graduate degree from an i…

A. Special school principal eligibility requirements: 1. Certification requirements for elementary or secondary school principal must be completed. The same certification standards as those required of principals apply if an individual is serving as an assistant principal; 2. gra…

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. Effectiveness for Teachers. Beginning September 1, 2023, for renewal or advancement of teaching certification as required in individual sections of this Part and the standards of effectiveness in accordance with LAC 28:CXLVII (Bulletin 130), effectiveness may be met for the sp…

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. Supervisor of school libraries eligibility requirements: 1. valid Type A or Level 3 Louisiana certificate authorizing school library service; 2. five or more years of successful experience as a school librarian with all out-of-state experience verified as successful by the out…

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. 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. Social Worker-issued to individuals with graduate degrees in social work or social welfare. B. Beginning June 1, 2024, a licensed social worker who holds a current, valid Louisiana license with the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners is considered certified by BESE if the…

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…