Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 1. Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes. 2. Decode words with common Latin suffixes. 3. Decode multisyllable words. 4. Read grade-appropriate irregular…

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. 2. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences …

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. 2. Form and use verbs in the active and passive …

A. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. B. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. C. Describe the connection between a s…

A. Cite the relevant textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relation…

A. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 1. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words. 2. Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams. 3. Decode regularly spelled two-syll…

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. 1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched…

A. Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. B. Writ…

A. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 1. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. 2. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and releva…

A. Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. B. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the …

A. Cite several pieces of relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary…

A. Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerge…

A. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. B. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. C. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or co…

A. Cite several pieces of relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective sum…

A. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. 1. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking on…

A. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. 1. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. 2. Provide reasons that support the opinion. 3. Use linking wor…

A. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. 2. Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting…

A. The Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program is established pursuant to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG) and administered by the Louisiana Department of Education (department) under the authority of state and federal laws. Notes La. Admin. Code tit…

A. To be certified as a CCAP household, categorically eligible households must: 1. include at least one child who is eligible for CCAP as provided in § 503 A; 2. reside in Louisiana; 3. participate in the system designated by the LDOE for capturing time and attendance; and 4. be …

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in §305, an in-home care provider must meet the following requirements which include, but are not limited to, the requirements for registration as an in-home provider pursuant to R.S. 17:407.61 et seq. 1. Age.…

A. An individual working or planning to work in the child care facility industry as a director of a child care facility is eligible to enroll in LA pathways upon successful submission of an application and the required documents to LA pathways. B. An individual working or plannin…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in § 305 of this Part, a public school or BESE-approved nonpublic school day care center must meet the following requirements: 1. Brumfield v Dodd Approval . a BESE-approved nonpublic school day care center mu…

A. A child is eligible for CCAP if the child: 1. is in need of child care; 2. is under age 13, or is age 13-17 and physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself, as verified by a physician or certified psychologist, or by receipt of supplemental security incom…

A. The department may terminate or refuse renewal of a providers certification and impose a period of ineligibility on the provider for program violations, which include but are not limited to the following: 1. violation of any provision of this Chapter; 2. violation of any terms…

A. The household in which a child in need of child care resides must be certified by the department as eligible for participation in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in order to have CCAP payments made to a child care provider for the care of the child. No CCAP payments m…

A. Eligible households may be certified for up to 24 months. B. Repealed. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-511 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41 2116 ( 10/1/2015 ), Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 42 44 …

A. Child care facilities that have achieved a star rating may have their rating reviewed and modified, if at any time it becomes known to the LDE or the LDE receives information from the child care facility that child care facility no longer meets standards for the child care fac…

A. Bonus payments will be issued after the end of each calendar quarter to child care facilities that care for children receiving assistance from the Child Care Assistance Program and for children in the state Foster Care Program in accordance with the child care facility's star …

A. A child care provider must be certified by the Department of Education (department) as eligible for participation in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in order to become a CCAP provider and receive CCAP payments. No CCAP payments may be made to a child care provider unt…

A. The unified quality rating system for child care facilities is established and administered by the LDE under the authority of state and federal laws. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-1101 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41 2121 ( 10/1/2…

Child or Children- individuals who are five years of age or less. Child Care Provider- a taxpayer who owns an eligible child care facility or facilities . Early Childhood Care and Education Network -the network established through R.S. 17:407.23 and Bulletin 140 as the comprehens…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a military child care center must meet the requirements in §305, have a valid child care license issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, and provide documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes by the…

A. The unified quality rating system consists of five star ratings that may be awarded to child care facilities based on the level of quality of early child care and education provided by child care facilities serving children from birth through age five. The unified quality rati…

A. When the LDE determines a provider is not in compliance with an administrative requirement, the LDE may send written notice by mail or email informing the provider of the administrative noncompliance and requiring that the provider come into compliance. B. If the provider does…

A. A redetermination of eligibility for child care services shall be made prior to the expiration of certification period, but no sooner than 12 months following the initial determination or most recent redetermination. B. Graduated Phase-Out. At the time of redetermination, hous…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a type III early learning center must meet the requirements in § 305 and have a valid type III early learning center license issued by the Licensing Division pursuant to R.S. 17:407.31 et seq. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-307 Promu…

A. Determination of Eligibility 1. The department shall determine a persons eligibility for child care purposes based upon the results of the persons CCCBC. 2. Components of a CCCBC. A CCCBC shall include: a. a request for a fingerprint-based search of the Louisiana criminal hist…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, a child care provider must meet the following requirements: 1. provider agreement. Complete and sign a provider agreement furnished by the department and meet all requirements contained therein; 2. email address. Provide a current email addr…

A. To be certified as a CCAP provider, in addition to the requirements in § 305 of this Part, a family child care provider must meet the following requirements, which include but are not limited to the requirements for registration as a family child care provider pursuant to R.S.…

A. Households are categorically eligible for CCAP if they have household members who are: 1. recipients of Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) who are participating in the Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program; or 2. children in foster care. Notes La. A…

A. A caregiver, even if certified to receive CCAP, may not receive CCAP payments for the caregivers own children or other children in the caregivers custody. 1. Exception. A caregiver may receive CCAP payments for foster children in the caregivers custody. Notes La. Admin. Code t…

A. The following entities and individuals are categorically ineligible for certification as CCAP providers: 1. type I and type II early learning center; or 2. child care providers providing care outside of the state of Louisiana. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXV-317 Promulg…

A. The following types of child care providers may apply for certification: 1. type III early learning centers; 2. family child care providers; 3. in-home child care providers; 4. school child care centers; and 5. military child care centers. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLX…

Automated Child Care Time and Attendance -an electronic system that provides accurate and timely capturing, tracking, and reporting of time and attendance data. Back Scans -attendance scans by head of household or household designee utilizing the LDOE Automated Child Care Time an…

A. To be certified as a CCAP household, households that are not categorically eligible for participation in CCAP must meet the following requirements: 1. include at least one child who is eligible for CCAP as provided in § 503 A; 2. meet all criteria provided in § 507 A; 3. have …

A. Prioritization. A household shall be prioritized for funding if the household has members who are: 1. recipients of Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) who are participating in the Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program; 2. children in foster care; 3.…

A. The state maximum daily rates for CCAP care are as follows Child Care Provider Type Regular Care Regular Care for Toddlers Regular Care for Infants Special Needs Care Incentive Special Needs Care Incentive for Toddlers Special Needs Care Incentive for Infants Type III Early Le…