Louisiana Certification and Preparation · Louisiana Certification and Preparation Quick Reference Guide 1. Certification Structure 2. Professional Certificate Renewal Guidelines

Louisiana Certification and Preparation Quick Reference Guide

1. Certification Structure 2. Professional Certificate Renewal Guidelines 3. Non-Standard Teaching Certificates

a. Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) b. Out-of-Field Authority to Teach (OFAT) c. Temporary Employment Permit (TEP)

4. Alternate Teacher Education Programs 5. Practitioner Licenses 6. Add-On Policies 7. Acceptable Courses for Certification 8. Application Packets:

a. Ancillary Application Packet b. Career and Technical Trade & Industrial Education (CTTIE) c. Change of Action Packet d. Extended Endorsement License (EEL) e. Foreign Language Special Certificate (FLES) f. Foreign Application Packet g. Out-of-State Administrative Packet h. Out-of-State Certification Packet

9. Para Professional Tuition Exemption Program 10. Regional Certification Counselors

a. consultation Forms 11. BESE Actions “Short Version” 12. Revocation, Denial and Fraud Policy 13. Teach Louisiana 14. Miscellaneous

Revised June 18, 2007

TYPES OF TEACHING AUTHORIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

STANDARD TEACHING AUTHORIZATIONS Teachers holding standard teaching authorizations and certifications may meet the requirements of the NCLB mandate.

Professional Level Certificates (Issued beginning July 1, 2002)

Level 1 Professional Certificate (Valid for three years)

Level 1 Professional Certificate -Eligibility Requirements - Louisiana graduate:

a. Successfully complete a state-approved traditional or alternate teacher preparation program;

b. have a minimum 2.50 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale;

c. present appropriate scores on the NTE core battery (common exams) or the corresponding Praxis exams (Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing, and Mathematics); the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) or other pedagogy exam required for the area(s) of certification; and the specialty area exam in the certification area in which the teacher preparation program was completed or in which the initial certificate was issued; and

d. be recommended by a state-approved university or private program provider for certification.

Renewal Guidelines. A Level 1 certificate is valid for three years and may be renewed once. While holding a Level 1 certificate, a teacher must successfully complete the LaTAAP and accrue three years of teaching experience in the area of certification.

Level 2 Professional Certificate

Teachers with a Level 1 Professional Certificate must pass the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program and teach for three years to receive a Level 2 Professional Certificate.

Teachers must complete 150 clock hours of professional development over a five-year time period in order to have a Level 2 Professional License renewed.

Level 3 Professional Certificate

Teachers with a Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate are eligible for a Level 3 Certificate if they complete a Masters Degree, teach for five years, and pass the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program.

Teachers must complete 150 clock hours of professional development over a five-year time period in order to have a Level 3 Professional License renewed.

Standard Teaching Certificates (Issued prior to July 1, 2002)

Type C Certificate

Type C certificates will not be issued after July 1, 2002.

Type B Certificate Type A Certificate

Candidates currently holding Type A or Type B certificates will continue to hold these certificates, which are valid for life, provided the holder does not allow any period of five or more consecutive years of disuse to accrue and/or the certificate is not revoked by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, acting in accordance with law.

Out-of-State Certificate A teacher certified in another state who meets all requirements for a Louisiana certificate, except for the PRAXIS examinations.

Individual submits application to LDE. Valid for three years and non-renewable.

Teacher must take and pass the appropriate PRAXIS examinations -OR-

Teacher provides evidence of at least four years of successful teaching experience in another state, completes one year of employment as a teacher in Louisiana public school systems, and secures recommendation of the local superintendent of the employing school system for continued employment

Effective July 2002; Revised 2007


Practitioner Licenses Teachers holding standard teaching authorizations and certifications may meet the requirements of the NCLB mandate.

One-year license that can be held a maximum of three years, renewable annually.

The District and the alternate certification program provider must identify the individual as a practitioner teacher (PL1), a non-master’s alternate certification program teacher (PL2), a master’s alternate certification program teacher (PL3), or as a teacher who is not in one of the three new alternate certification programs (PL4) but qualifies for a PL.

Teacher must be admitted to and enrolled in a State-approved Practitioner Teacher Program (PL1), Non-Master’s Alternate Certification Program (PL2), or Master’s Degree Alternate Certification Program (PL3), which necessitates meeting all program requirements including baccalaureate degree, stipulated GPA, and passing scores on the Praxis PPST and content area exams. A teacher receiving a PL4 license is not in a new alternate certification program, has passed the Praxis content specialty exam or has 31 hours in the content area of certification, but has not yet completed all requirements for full certification.

The alternate certification teacher (PL1, PL2, and PL3) must remain enrolled in the respective program and fulfill all coursework, teaching assignments, and prescribed activities as identified by the program provider. The PL4 teacher must complete all alternate program coursework that remains, complete all Praxis requirements for the certification area, and achieve a 2.50 GPA.

Program requirements must be completed within the three-year maximum that the license can be held.

PL2 and PL3 teachers must demonstrate progress toward program requirements by successfully completing at least 9 semester hours each year to remain on the PL license.

NON-STANDARD TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATIONS TO TEACH* (Teachers holding non-standard teaching authorizations and certifications DO NOT meet NCLB mandate requirements.)

Conditions

Requirements to renew Temporary Authorization to Teach and/or Move to

Another Certification Level a. Issued to an applicant who

graduates from a teacher preparation program, does not pass all Praxis exams, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization.

Teacher must take the necessary Praxis examinations at least twice a year.

b. Issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner teacher or other alternate program, but (a) does not pass the Praxis examinations required for admission to the program, and/or (b) has a minimum of a 2.0 GPA but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program.

a. The teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year in the subject area(s) that he/she is attempting to pass on the Praxis and take the necessary exams at least once a year; and/or

b. The teacher must successfully complete a

minimum of six (6) credit hours per year to raise the GPA to a 2.20 as required for admission to an alternate program.

c. Issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program.

The teacher must apply for admission to an alternate certification program and take the appropriate Praxis examinations required for admission to that program.

Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) May be issued for one (1) school year, renewed annually, and held a maximum of three (3) years while the holder pursues alternate certification program admission requirements or certification requirements. Upon completion of the three (3) years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment as a teacher in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate.

Districts may recommend that teachers be given one-year TAT’s according to the stipulated eligibility and renewal conditions. Districts submit the application and provide an affidavit signed by the local superintendent verifying that good faith efforts for recruiting certified personnel have been made, including posting all positions on the Teach Louisiana Recruitment Center; that “there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position”; and that the applicant is the best-qualified person for the position.

d. Issued to an applicant who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification.

Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours per year to obtain the 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale that is required for certification purposes.

If an applicant fails to complete required renewal guidelines, the TAT will not be renewed. Exception to this policy will be considered in the case of a serious medical condition. Medical Excuse: When serious medical problems of the teacher or his/her immediate family exist, a doctor’s statement is required with a letter of assurance from the teacher that the unmet requirements will be completed prior to the beginning of the next school year. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) A teacher may hold a one-year Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, renewable annually, for a maximum of three years. If the teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and LDE designates the certifica-tion area as one requiring

District submits application to LDE; renewable annually for maximum of three years, with fee to be paid by the district. The employing district superintendent must provide a signed statement certifying that "there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position" and that applicant

a. Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area.

Teacher must obtain a prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment.

Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area in which he/she is teaching; or the secondary-certified teacher who is teaching out-of-field may opt to take and pass the required PRAXIS content specialty examination for the specific 7-12 academic certification area, under this stipulation, the exam(s) must be attempted at least twice per year.


extensive hours for completion, two additional years of renewability may be granted.

These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities.

One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification.

is the best-qualified person available for the position.

The district must support a teacher's efforts in this area.

Extended Endorsement License (EEL)

District submits application to LDE; renewable annually for maximum of three years.

a. Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area.

b. Individual must have a passing

PRAXIS exam score for the area(s) of EEL certificate.

c. District must provide a detailed prescription that identifies any additional coursework or exams needed to complete the area/level certification endorsement signed by the Superintendent and the human resources director of the employing local education agency.

a. Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of nine credit hours of coursework per year, applicable toward certification in the content area of the license.

b. If fewer than nine hours are required to

complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken.

c. If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the

individual must provide evidence of taking the required exams, a minimum of once per year.

a. Individual meets all certification requirements, with the exception of passing all portions of the NTE examination, but scores within ten percent of the composite score required for passage of all exams. (Formerly classified as EP)

Superintendent and President of the school board to which the individual has applied for employment must submit a signed affidavit to the LDE stipulating that there is no other applicant who has met all of the certification requirements available for employment for a specific teaching position. Such permit shall be in effect for not more than one year, but may be renewed annually, twice. One can remain on this temporary certificate for a period not to exceed three years. Such renewal of the permit shall be accomplished in the same manner as the granting of the original permit. The granting of such emergency teaching permit shall not waive the requirement that the person successfully complete the exam. While employed on an emergency teaching permit, employment period does not count toward tenure.

Temporary Employment Permit (TEP)

Under condition (a) the district submits application to LDE; renewable annually for a period not to exceed three total years. Under condition (b) the individual submits application to LDE; renewable annually for a period not to exceed three total years.

b. Individual meets all certification requirements, with the exception of passing one of the components of the PRAXIS, but has an aggregate score equal to or above the total required on all tests. (Formerly classified as TEP)

Temporary Employment Permits are issued at the request of individuals, who must submit all application materials required for issuance of a regular certificate to LDE. An individual can be re-issued a permit two times only if evidence is presented that the required test has been retaken within one year from the date the permit was last issued. One can remain on this temporary certificate for a period not to exceed three years.


Process for Renewing Lapsed Professional Certificates Type C, B, and A Certificates and Level 1, 2, and 3 Certificates

Type C, Type B, and Type A certificates will lapse for disuse if the holder thereof allows a period of five consecutive calendar years to pass in which he is not a regularly employed educator for at least one semester (90 consecutive days). Level 1, 2 and Level 3 professional certificates will lapse for disuse (a) if the holder thereof allows a period of five consecutive calendar years to pass in which he is not a regularly employed educator for at least one semester [90 consecutive days], or (b) if the holder fails to complete the required number of professional development hours during his employ. Full reinstatement of a lapsed certificate shall be made only on evidence that the holder earned six semester hours (or equivalent) of resident, extension, correspondence, or online credit in courses approved by the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education or a dean of a Louisiana College of Education. The six semester credit hours must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding reinstatement. If the holder of a lapsed certificate has not earned the required six credit hours, the lapsed certificate may be reactivated (at the level that was attained prior to disuse) for a period of one year, during which time the holder of certificate is required to complete six semester credit hours of coursework and present evidence of successful completion to the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education. Failure to complete the necessary coursework during the one-year reactivation period will result in a lapsed certificate that cannot be reinstated until evidence of completed coursework is provided.

*A declination letter sent to a school district must be corrected within 10 working days. If the district does not comply with the request for additional information within the 10 days, the district must remove the teacher upon the 11th working day.

Process for Renewing Lapsed Professional Certificates Type C, B, and A Certificates and Level 1, 2, and 3 Certificates

Type C and Level 1 certificates for beginning teachers in Louisiana shall be valid for three years. Teachers who have had the required academic preparation and the necessary number of years of successful teaching experience in their properly certified field and have successfully completed the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment program may have Type C certificates converted into Type B or Type A certificates, or may have Level 1 certificates converted into Level 2 or Level 3 certificates, with validation subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Type B and A certificates shall be valid for life; and Level 2 and Level 3 certificates shall be valid for five years and renewable with 150 Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) of professional development. The period of validity is subject to the provision that the holder does not allow any period of five or more consecutive calendar years of disuse to accrue and/or the certificate is not revoked by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education acting in accordance with law. Type C, Type B, and Type A certificates will lapse for disuse if the holder thereof allows a period of five consecutive calendar years to pass in which he is not a regularly employed educator for at least one semester (90 consecutive days). Level 1, 2 and Level 3 professional certificates will lapse for disuse (a) if the holder thereof allows a period of five consecutive calendar years to pass in which he is not a regularly employed educator for at least one semester [90 consecutive days], or (b) if the holder fails to complete the required number of professional development hours during his employ. Full reinstatement of a lapsed certificate shall be made only on evidence that the holder earned six semester hours (or equivalent) of resident, extension, correspondence, or online credit in courses approved by the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education or a dean of a Louisiana College of Education. The six semester credit hours must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding reinstatement. If the holder of a lapsed certificate has not earned the required six credit hours, the lapsed certificate may be reactivated (at the level that was attained prior to disuse) for a period of one year, during which time the holder of certificate is required to complete six semester credit hours of coursework and present evidence of successful completion to the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education. Failure to complete the necessary coursework during the one-year reactivation period will result in a lapsed certificate that cannot be reinstated until evidence of completed coursework is provided.

APPROVED COURSES TO REINSTATE LAPSED CERTIFICATES (Six semester hours of coursework required)

Type of Approved

Coursework

Early Childhood

(PK, K, PK-3)

Elementary Grades (1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8)

Middle Grades

(4-8, 5-8)

Secondary Grades (6-12, 7-12)

Special Education

(1-12)

All-Level (K-12) Areas (Art,

Dance, Foreign Language,

H&PE, Music) (Diagnostic & Prescriptive

Reading) X X X X X

Reading in the Content Area

X X X X X

Other Content in Reading X X X X X X

Early Numeracy

Concepts of Mathematics

X X X X

Other Content in Mathematics X X X X

Type of Approved

Coursework

Early Childhood

(PK, K, PK-3)

Elementary Grades (1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8)

Middle Grades

(4-8, 5-8)

Secondary Grades (6-12, 7-12)

Special Education

(1-12)

All-Level (K-12) Areas (Art,

Dance, Foreign Language,

H&PE, Music) Content in English/

Language Arts X X X X

Content in Science

X X X X

Content in Social Studies

X X X X

Content Specific to

Subject Area of Certification

X X X X

Classroom and/ or Behavior

Management X X X X X X

Technology in the Classroom X X X X X X Teaching in an

Inclusive Setting

X X X X X X

Vocational and Transition

Services for Students

X

NOTES: 1. Teachers with multiple certification areas may complete coursework specific to any of their certification areas.

2. Coursework must be reflected on a transcript from a regionally accredited institution. 3. Coursework must be gained within the five-year period immediately preceding reinstatement of the

certificate. 4. Coursework cannot be a repeat of prior coursework shown on a transcript, unless the student failed or

earned a “D” in the course.

Subchapter B. Nonstandard Teaching Authorizations §321. Introduction

A. There are four types of nonstandard teaching authorizations issued in Louisiana: Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT); Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT); Temporary Employment Permit (TEP); and Nonpublic Temporary Certificate (T). Nonstandard authorizations are of a temporary nature but may be renewed under specified guidelines.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 (A)(10), (11), (15); R.S. 17:7(6); R.S. 17:10; R.S. 17:22(6); R.S. 17:391.1-391.10; R.S. 17:411.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:1803 (October 2006). §323. Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT)

A. Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT)—issued for one school year, renewed annually, and held a maximum of three years while the holder pursues alternate certification program admission requirements or certification requirements. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment as a teacher in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate.

B. An applicant must have passing scores on the Praxis Pre-professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing examinations and at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants who meet this eligibility standard can apply for a TAT based on the following four conditions of eligibility.

1. Condition 1: Issued to an applicant who graduates from a teacher preparation program, does not pass all Praxis exams, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization.

a. Renewal Guidelines 1: The teacher must take the necessary Praxis examinations at least twice a year.

2. Condition 2: Issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner Teacher or other alternate program, but does not pass the Praxis examination(s) required for admission to the program, and/or has a minimum of a 2.0 GPA but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program:

a. Renewal Guidelines. Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year in the subject area(s) that he/she is attempting to pass on the Praxis and take the necessary examinations at least once a year; and/or

b. Renewal Guidelines. The teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year to raise the GPA to a 2.20 as required for admission to an alternate program.

3. Condition 3: Issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program.

a. Renewal Guidelines 3: The teacher must take the appropriate Praxis examinations required for admission to an alternate certification program and, if successful, apply for admission to the alternate program.

4. Condition 4: Issued to an applicant who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification.

a. Renewal Guidelines 4: Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year to obtain the required 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale that is required for certification purposes.

C. TAT Stipulations

1. Districts may recommend that teachers be given the one year TAT according to the stipulated eligibility and renewal conditions.

2. Districts submit the application and provide an affidavit signed by the local superintendent verifying that good faith efforts for recruiting certified personnel have been made, including posting all positions for which TATs are issued on the Teach Louisiana website; that "there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position;" and that applicant is the best-qualified person for the position.

STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

POST OFFICE BOX 94064, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-9064 Toll Free #: 1-877-453-2721 http://www.louisianaschools.net

“An Equal Opportunity Employer” Revised 10/2/06

REQUEST FOR INITIAL (YEAR ONE) TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TEACH

-TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE EMPLOYING DISTRICT-

General Information Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT)

Louisiana offers TAT certificates to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ certified teachers. Applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university; have passing scores on the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing examinations and at least a 2.00 GPA; qualify under TAT hiring conditions, and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. This certificate may be renewed annually for up to three years.

Application Process

The following items are required as part of a complete application packet: 1. Application for TAT Certificate form with all information provided; 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable); 3. PRAXIS/NTE Exams Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing

exam scores may be submitted electronically to the Division of Certification and Preparation directly from Educational Testing Services or in the form of the original score report submitted directly from the applicant. The original score report will be returned to the applicant once a verified copy is on file in the teacher certification office.

4. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant; 5. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order made payable to the

Louisiana Department of Education) This fee is required for the initial TAT only. All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the school district with directions as to what is missing in the application. If an original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, the applicant must note on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.

Additional Information

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

Revised 1/13/06

Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) HIRING CONDITIONS AND RENEWAL GUIDELINES

The Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) applicant must have passing scores on the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing exams and at least a 2.00 GPA. Applicants who meet this eligibility standard can apply for a TAT through a district based on the four conditions of eligibility listed below. A TAT may be issued for one (1) school year, renewed annually and held for a maximum of three (3) years while the holder pursues alternate certification program admission requirements or certification requirements. He/she may not be issued a renewal of that certificate for a subsequent school year unless the renewal guidelines for his/her specific hiring condition have been met. Upon completion of three (3) years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment as a teacher in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate.

Who is Eligible? Conditions Renewal Guidelines Teacher preparation program graduate who has not met all Praxis requirements

Condition 1

Individual who graduates from a teacher preparation program, but does not pass all required Praxis exams, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization


Individual with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who has not yet been officially admitted to an alternate program because he/she has not passed the appropriate Praxis exam(s) and/or lacks the minimum of a 2.20 GPA required for admission

Condition 2

Individual who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner Teacher or other alternate program, but (a) does not pass the Praxis exams required for admission to the program, and/or (b) has a minimum of a 2.00 GPA, but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program

2(a) Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year in the subject area(s) that he/she is attempting to pass on the Praxis and take the necessary exams at least once a year; and/or

2(b) Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year to raise the GPA to a 2.20 as required for admission to an alternate program.

Individual with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who is hired after the deadline date for admission to an alternate program

Condition 3

Individual who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and who is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program

Teacher must take the appropriate Praxis examinations required for admission to an alternate certification program and, if successful, apply for admission to the alternate program.

Teacher preparation program graduate who has not met the 2.50 GPA requirement

Condition 4

Individual who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification


If an applicant fails to complete the required renewal guidelines, the TAT will not be renewed. Exception to this policy will be considered in the case of a serious medical condition.

Medical Excuse: When serious medical problems of the teacher or his/her immediate family exist, a doctor’s statement is required with a letter of assurance from the teacher that the unmet requirements will be completed prior to the beginning of the next school year. (Submit completed Certification of Teacher’s or Family Member’s Serious Health Condition Form.)

Revised 1/13/06

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Certification and Preparation

School Year: _________─___________

SCHOOL DISTRICT:_______________________________________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _______-______-_____ DATE OF BIRTH: _____/_____/______

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name)

PHONE NUMBER: ( __ ) _ E-MAIL ADDRESS:___________________________

TYPE OF DEGREE(S) HELD:_____________________________________________________________ (Degree) (College/University) (Year)

TAT AREA REQUESTED GRADE LEVEL

The applicant for this certificate must fall under one of the following conditions. Please indicate with a check (√) which condition the applicant qualifies under.

Condition 1: Applicant who graduates from a teacher preparation program, but does not pass all required PRAXIS

examinations, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization.

Certification area of education program: _______________________________

Condition 2: (a)

(b)

Applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner teacher or other alternate certification program, but (a) does not pass the PRAXIS examinations required for admission to the program; and/or (b) has a minimum of a 2.00 GPA, but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program. Certification area pursuing: _____________________________________

Condition 3:

Applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program. Date of hire: _________________

Condition 4:

Applicant who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification.

_______________________________________ ______________ Signature of Employing Authority Date

___________________________________________ _______________ Signature of Applicant Date

INITIAL APPLICATION for TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TEACH CERTIFICATE

I hereby verify that good faith efforts for recruiting certified personnel have been made, including posting this position for which a TAT is requested on the Teach Louisiana Recruitment Center; that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position described herein.

Revised 1/13/06


CERTIFICATION AND PREPARATION

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FORM (All questions must be answered)

Each Question must be answered:

Please Check

YES NO 1. Have you ever had any professional license/certificate denied, suspended, revoked, or

voluntarily surrendered?

If YES, in what state?____________________________

2. Are you currently being reviewed or investigated for purposes of such action as stated in #1 or is such action pending?

If YES, in what state?_____________________________

3. Have you ever been convicted of any felony offense, been found guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest), even if adjudication was withheld?

If yes, please provide the following information:

Specify the Offense: ____________________ Date of Offense: _____________

State and Parish/County of Conviction: _______________________________

Judicial District of Court of Conviction: _________________________________

4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following:

a. Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child.

b. The possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drug as defined by Louisiana or federal law.

5. Have you ever been granted a pardon or expungement for any offense as stated in #3 or #4?

If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet.

I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, and correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:

NAME OF APPLICANT: (Including, First, Middle, and Married)

Social Security Number:

________ - ______ -_______

ADDRESS: DATE OF BIRTH:

D. If an applicant fails to complete required renewal guidelines, the TAT will not be renewed. Exception to this policy will be considered in the case of a serious medical condition.

1. Medical Excuse: When serious medical problems of the teacher or his/her immediate family exist, a doctor's statement is required with a letter of assurance from the teacher that the unmet requirements will be completed prior to the beginning of the next school year. See Chapter 14 of this bulletin for the form entitled "Certification of Teacher's or Family Member's Serious Health Condition" and for definition of "Serious Health Condition" as set forth under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:1803 (October 2006).




REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF A TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TEACH -TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE EMPLOYING DISTRICT-

General Information Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT)

Louisiana offers TAT certificates to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ certified teachers. Applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university; have passing scores on the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing examinations and at least a 2.00 GPA; qualify under TAT hiring conditions, and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. This certificate may be renewed annually for up to three years.

Renewal Application Process The following items are required as part of a complete application packet and must be received in the Louisiana Department of Education by November 1st.

1. Application for Renewal of TAT Certificate 2. Renewal Documentation (depending on condition under which TAT was issued)

a. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable), if coursework was a condition of renewal;

b. PRAXIS/NTE Exam(s), if exams were a condition of renewal. The exam score(s) may be submitted electronically to the Office of Teacher Certification directly from Educational Testing Services, or in the form of the original score report submitted directly from the applicant. The original score report will be returned to the applicant once a verified copy is on file in the teacher certification office.

3. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant. All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the school district with directions as to what is missing in the application. If original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, applicant must note on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.


♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact the Office of Teacher Certification at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

Revised 1/13/06

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Teacher Certification and Higher Education

SCHOOL YEAR: ______ - _______ CHECK ONE: ___TAT RENEWAL YR 2 ___ TAT RENEWAL YR 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT: ____________________________________ TAT AREA: _______________________ APPLICANT’S NAME: ______________________________________ ________ - ______ - ________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER __________________________________________________ _________________________ APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

Applicant was employed on a TAT certificate under one of four following conditions: Please indicate with a check (√) the appropriate condition.

Condition 1: Applicant who graduates from a teacher preparation program, but does not pass all required

PRAXIS exams, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization.

Condition 2: (a) (b)

Applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner teacher or other alternate program, but (a) does not pass the PRAXIS exams required for admission to the program; and/or (b) has a minimum of a 2.00 GPA, but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program.

Condition 3:

Applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program.

Condition 4:

Applicant who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification.

Documents enclosed for the renewal of this certificate: PRAXIS/NTE Score Report Official transcripts showing six semester hours to raise GPA Official transcripts showing six semester hours in the subject area(s) attempted on PRAXIS

_____________________________________ __________________________ Signature of Employing Authority Date

I hereby verify that good faith efforts for recruiting certified personnel have been made, including posting this position for which a TAT is requested on the Teach Louisiana Recruitment Center; that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position described herein.

RENEWAL APPLICATION for TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TEACH (TAT)

Revised 1/13/06

Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) HIRING CONDITIONS AND RENEWAL GUIDELINES

The Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) applicant must have passing scores on the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) Reading and Writing exams and at least a 2.00 GPA. Applicants who meet this eligibility standard can apply for a TAT through a district based on the four conditions of eligibility listed below. A TAT may be issued for one (1) school year, renewed annually and held for a maximum of three (3) years while the holder pursues alternate certification program admission requirements or certification requirements. He/she may not be issued a renewal of that certificate for a subsequent school year unless the renewal guidelines for his/her specific hiring condition have been met. Upon completion of three (3) years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment as a teacher in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate.

Who is Eligible? Conditions Renewal Guidelines Teacher preparation program graduate who has not met all Praxis requirements

Condition 1

Individual who graduates from a teacher preparation program, but does not pass all required Praxis exams, and who has not previously qualified for a Louisiana standard teaching authorization


Individual with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who has not yet been officially admitted to an alternate program because he/she has not passed the appropriate Praxis exam(s) and/or lacks the minimum of a 2.20 GPA required for admission

Condition 2

Individual who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, who applies for admission to a Practitioner Teacher or other alternate program, but (a) does not pass the Praxis exams required for admission to the program; and/or (b) has a minimum of a 2.00 GPA, but does not have the required 2.20 GPA for admission to an alternate program

2(a) Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year in the subject area(s) that he/she is attempting to pass on the Praxis and take the necessary exams at least once a year; and/or

2(b) Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year to raise the GPA to a 2.20 as required for admission to an alternate program.

Individual with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university who is hired after the deadline date for admission to an alternate program

Condition 3

Individual who holds a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and who is hired after the start of an available alternate certification program


Teacher preparation program graduate who has not met the 2.50 GPA requirement

Condition 4

Individual who has a minimum of a 2.35 GPA on a 4.00 scale and has completed all other requirements for certification


If an applicant fails to complete the required renewal guidelines, the TAT will not be renewed. Exception to this policy will be considered in the case of a serious medical condition.

Medical Excuse: When serious medical problems of the teacher or his/her immediate family exist, a doctor’s statement is required with a letter of assurance from the teacher that the unmet requirements will be completed prior to the beginning of the next school year. (Submit completed Certification of Teacher’s or Family Member’s Serious Health Condition Form.)

Revised 1/13/06

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FORM

(All questions must be answered)



________ - ______ -_______



Please Check

YES NO

1. Have you ever had any professional license/certificate denied, suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered?






Specify the Offense: _______________________ Date of Offense: __________ State and Parish/County of Conviction: _____________________________________

Judicial District of Court of Conviction: ______________________________________

4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following: a) Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child. b) The possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drug as defined by Louisiana or federal law.


If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, and correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate.


§325. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT)

A. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT)—issued for one school year, renewable annually, and may be held a maximum of three years while the holder pursues endorsement (add-on) certification requirements. If the teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the Louisiana Department of Education has designated the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted.

B. Eligibility Requirements: Issued to an applicant who holds a valid Louisiana Out-of-State Certificate; Temporary Employment Permit; or a Type C, Type B, Type A, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 teaching certificate but is teaching outside of the certified area(s).

C. Renewal Requirements: Teacher must successfully complete one of the following:

1. six semester hours per year in the area(s) that he/she is teaching;

2. the Praxis exam(s) required for certification in the area(s) that he/she is teaching. Under this stipulation, the exam(s) must be attempted at least once per year.

NOTE: The coursework and Praxis exam(s) required for certification will be per official evaluation provided by the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education.

D. OFAT Stipulations

1. Districts must submit the application and provide an affidavit signed by the local superintendent verifying that good faith efforts for recruiting certified personnel have been made, including consulting the Teach Louisiana website; that "there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position;" and that the applicant is the best-qualified person for the position.

2. If the teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the Louisiana Department of Education designates the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted. Designated areas are as follows.

a. Applicants pursuing certification in Academically Gifted, Significant Disabilities, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, and Visual Impairments/Blind may be granted two additional years of renewal.

b. Applicants pursuing certification in Mild/Moderate may be granted one additional year of renewal.

3. If an applicant fails to complete the required renewal guidelines, the OFAT will not be renewed. Exception to this policy will be considered in the case of a serious medical condition or the unavailability of required coursework.

a. Medical Excuse. When serious medical problems of the teacher or his/her immediate family exist, a doctor's statement is required with a letter of assurance from the teacher that the unmet requirements will be completed prior to the beginning of the next school year. See Chapter 14 of this bulletin for the form entitled "Certification of Teacher's or Family Member's Serious Health Condition" and for definition of "Serious Health Condition" as set forth under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

b. Required Courses not Available. Documentation that necessary coursework was not available must be provided in the form of letters of verification from all universities in the accessible geographic area of the teacher's domicile. The university letter must verify that the necessary coursework was not offered.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:1804 (October 2006), amended LR 33:2355 (November 2007).


POST OFFICE BOX 94064, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-9064 Toll Free #: 1-877-453-2721

http://www.doe.state.la.us


REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH

-TO BE SUBMITTED BY EMPLOYING DISTRICT- General Information

OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH (OFAT) Louisiana offers OFAT certificates to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ certified teachers. These applicants must hold a Louisiana teaching certificate, but are teaching outside of their certified area. These applicants must obtain a prescription/outline of coursework required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. Districts may request a maximum of two OFAT areas. This certificate may be renewed annually for up to three years. Application Process

The following items are required as part of a complete application packet: 1. Application for OFAT Certificate form with all information provided; 2. Professional Conduct form will all questions answered and signed by the

applicant; 3. $25.00 non-refundable certification fee (fee should be submitted in the form of a

school district check or money order, made payable to Louisiana Department of Education). This fee is required for the initial OFAT only.

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials are received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant with directions as to what is missing in the application. Additional Information ♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification

process, please contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.



SCHOOL SESSION ______ ─ ______ Subject area(s) to be taught (as listed in Bulletin 746): Grade Level:

♦ A prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment will be enclosed with the initial OFAT certificate. The employing school district should give every applicant for an Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach Certificate a copy of the guidelines and prescription/outline upon receipt of the certificate.

♦ Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area in which he/she is teaching; or attempt all PRAXIS exams required for add-on certification in the area of the OFAT at least once per year.

________________________________________ _________________ Signature of Employing Authority Date __________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Applicant Date

APPLICATION for INITIAL OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH

I hereby certify that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position herein above described. District can request OFAT certificate only in the area(s) for which applicant has been hired.

I hereby certify that I have been informed of all stipulations of this certificate and understand all renewal guidelines.

District Name: __________________________ School Name: _______________________________ Address of School : _________________________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married) SS#:_______-_______-________ Regular Certificate Number: _______________

Out-of-Field Authority to Teach (OFAT) Hiring Conditions and Renewal Guidelines

A teacher may hold a one-year Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, renewable annually, for a maximum of three years. If the teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and LDE designates the certification area as one requiring extensive hours for completion, two additional years of renewability may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities. One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification.

Applicant Status: Conditions: Renewal Guidelines: Applicant holds a standard Louisiana teaching certificate.

Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area.

♦ Teacher must obtain a prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment.

♦ Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area in which he/she is teaching; or

♦ Attempt all PRAXIS exams required for add-on certification in the area of the OFAT at least once per year.

If District changes area at the time of renewal, Teacher must fulfill coursework or Praxis requirements as stated above, for either the old or newly requested OFAT area(s).


♦ An Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, valid for one school year, may be issued for districts

that recommend that the candidate be issued this certificate, with completion of the stipulations listed in the above guidelines.

♦ To employ an individual on an Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, the local

superintendent must verify that there is no regularly certified, competent and suitable person available for employment.

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AND PREPARATION





________ - ______ -_______



Please Check

YES NO







Date of Conviction: ____________________

State of Conviction: _____ Court Jurisdiction of Conviction: ________________





If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, and correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:





REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH

-TO BE SUBMITTED BY EMPLOYING DISTRICT- General Information

OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH (OFAT) Louisiana offers OFAT certificates to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ certified teachers. These applicants must hold a Louisiana teaching certificate, but are teaching outside of their certified area. These applicants must obtain a prescription/outline of coursework required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. Districts may request a maximum of two OFAT areas. This certificate may be renewed annually for up to three years. Application Process

The following items are required as part of a complete application packet: 1. Application for OFAT Certificate form with all information provided; 2. Professional Conduct form will all questions answered and signed by the

applicant; 3. $25.00 non-refundable certification fee (fee should be submitted in the form of a

school district check or money order, made payable to Louisiana Department of Education). This fee is required for the initial OFAT only.

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials are received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant with directions as to what is missing in the application. Additional Information ♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification




SCHOOL SESSION ______ ─ ______ Subject area(s) to be taught (as listed in Bulletin 746): Grade Level:

♦ A prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment will be enclosed with the initial OFAT certificate. The employing school district should give every applicant for an Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach Certificate a copy of the guidelines and prescription/outline upon receipt of the certificate.

♦ Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area in which he/she is teaching; or attempt all PRAXIS exams required for add-on certification in the area of the OFAT at least once per year.

________________________________________ _________________ Signature of Employing Authority Date __________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Applicant Date

APPLICATION for INITIAL OUT-OF-FIELD AUTHORIZATION TO TEACH

I hereby certify that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position herein above described. District can request OFAT certificate only in the area(s) for which applicant has been hired.


District Name: __________________________ School Name: _______________________________ Address of School : _________________________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married) SS#:_______-_______-________ Regular Certificate Number: _______________

Out-of-Field Authority to Teach (OFAT) Hiring Conditions and Renewal Guidelines

A teacher may hold a one-year Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, renewable annually, for a maximum of three years. If the teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and LDE designates the certification area as one requiring extensive hours for completion, two additional years of renewability may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities. One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification.

Applicant Status: Conditions: Renewal Guidelines: Applicant holds a standard Louisiana teaching certificate.

Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area.

♦ Teacher must obtain a prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment.

♦ Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area in which he/she is teaching; or

♦ Attempt all PRAXIS exams required for add-on certification in the area of the OFAT at least once per year.

If District changes area at the time of renewal, Teacher must fulfill coursework or Praxis requirements as stated above, for either the old or newly requested OFAT area(s).


♦ An Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, valid for one school year, may be issued for districts

that recommend that the candidate be issued this certificate, with completion of the stipulations listed in the above guidelines.

♦ To employ an individual on an Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach, the local

superintendent must verify that there is no regularly certified, competent and suitable person available for employment.






________ - ______ -_______



Please Check

YES NO














§326. Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) A. Temporary Employment Permit (TEP)—Issued for one school year, renewable annually,

and may be held a maximum of three years while the holder pursues satisfaction of state Praxis requirements. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate.

B. Eligibility Guidelines 1: Issued to an applicant who meets all certification requirements with the exception of passing all portions of the NTE Commons examination completed prior to February 20, 1985, but who scores within 10 percent of the composite score required for passage of all exams.

NOTE: This was formerly classified as an Emergency Permit.

1. The Louisiana employing authority must submit the application to the Department of Education.

2. The Louisiana employing authority must submit a signed affidavit to the State Department of Education stipulating that there is no other applicant meeting all certification requirements who is available for employment for a specific teaching position.

3. Granting of this permit shall not waive the requirement that the person successfully complete the exam.

C. Eligibility Guidelines 2: Issued to an individual who meets all certification requirements with the exception of passing one of the components of the NTE/Praxis examination(s) completed after February 20, 1985, but who has an aggregate score equal to or above the total required on all NTE/Praxis exams for the area of certification. The individual must submit the application and all required materials to the Department of Education.

D. Renewal Requirements: An individual can be reissued a permit two times only if evidence is presented that the required exam has been retaken twice within one year from the date the permit was last issued.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:1804 (October 2006).




Eligibility Guidelines A Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) is valid for one school year, renewable annually, and may be held a maximum of three years while the holder pursues satisfaction of state Praxis requirements. Upon completion of the three (3) years of employment on this certificate, for continued employment in a Louisiana school system, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher level certificate. A TEP will be granted to those applicants who meet all requirements for a Level 1 certificate with the exception of A or B below:

A. Passing one exam of the NTE/PRAXIS examination along with an appropriate aggregate score equal to or above the qualifying score on all the exams required for standard certification;

-OR- B. Passing all parts of the NTE Commons examination completed prior to

February 20, 1985, with scores within 10% of the composite score required to qualify for standard certification.

TEP’s qualifying under A. above will be issued at the request of applicants who meet all requirements for regular certification with the exception of one NTE/PRAXIS exam. When applying for a TEP, an individual must submit to Certification and Preparation all application materials required for issuance of a regular certificate.

To qualify for a TEP under B. above, a Louisiana employing authority must submit the request

and verify that no regularly certified teacher is available for employment. Granting of this permit shall not waive the requirement that the person successfully complete the exam. Application Process

The following items are required as part of a complete application packet:

1. Application for Teaching Certificate or letter of recommendation signed by a Louisiana college or university dean of education; verifying all components of the teacher preparation program was successfully completed by the applicant (e.g., courses, student teaching/internship, GPA) with the exception of NTE/Praxis ;

2. TEP Application form; 3. Experience Verification Form signed by the Louisiana employing authority (if

applicable); 4. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable); 5. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and completed form signed by

the applicant;

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PERMIT

Revised 10/2/06

6. PRAXIS/NTE Exam(s) The exam score(s) may be submitted to the Division of

Certification and Preparation directly from Educational Testing Services, or in the form of the original score report submitted directly from the applicant. The original score report will be returned to the applicant once a verified copy is on file in the teacher certification office.

7. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana Department of Education). The fee is required for the initial TEP only.

Temporary Employment Permit - Renewal Process To renew a TEP for the subsequent school year, the applicant or Louisiana employing authority must submit the TEP Application Form, Professional Conduct Form and evidence to the State Department of Education that the PRAXIS exam has been retaken twice within one year from the date the permit was last issued. Additional Information

♦ Employment: For employment opportunities one can contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school district(s) concerning employment opportunities. A Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net .

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721) or email [email protected] for assistance.

Revised 10/2/06




School Year: 20____ - 20____

Area of certification: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Complete (A) or (B) below:

Please check one: Initial TEP ______ TEP2 _________ TEP3 _________ Social Security Number:_______-______-_______ Date of Birth:_________________ Name:________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married) Address:_______________________________________________________________ (Street) (City, State) (Zip Code) Phone Number: ( ) E-Mail Address:

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

(A) TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AGGREGATED SCORES) I hereby apply for the certificate to which I am entitled, under the regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

___________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Applicant Date

(B) TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (10% NTE COMMONS EXAM) I hereby certify that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is within 10% of the appropriate NTE score needed for the standard certification.

___________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Employing Authority Date

___________________________________ Title of Employing Authority

8-7-07

ALTERNATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS* Practitioner Teacher Program Master’s Degree Program Non-Master’s/Certification-Only Program

Features

Coursework plus on-the job streamlined approach

Requires full-time commitment Can be offered by private providers Available for Grades PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, 6-

12, All-level (K-12), and Mild/Moderate special education certification

Can be full-time or part-time Candidate completes with Master’s

Degree plus teacher certification Available for Grades PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, 6-

12, All-level (K-12), and all special education areas certification

Most flexible option for career switchers Can be full-time or part-time Available for Grades PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, 6-12,

All-level (K-12), and all special education areas certification

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

2.20-2.50 GPA 2.50 GPA 2.20-2.50 GPA Admission to the Program

Minimum of a non-teacher education baccalaureate degree Pass PRAXIS Pre-professional Basic Skills Tests (reading, writing, mathematics)—Individuals who already possess a graduate degree or

appropriate ACT/SAT scores will be exempted from this requirement. Pass content-specific PRAXIS exam for area/level of certification being sought; If no exam adopted in LA in certification area – must have

31 semester hours specific to content area. Knowledge of the Learner/Learning Environment

15 hours 12 hours

Methodology and Teaching (Content-specific methods courses and clinical/ field experiences)

9 hours coursework (12hrs for PK-3) (intensive summer segment)

plus

two 3-hour seminars

(spring semester, fall semester)

12-15 hours 6 hours

Student Teaching or Internship 12 hours (internship)

6 – 9 hours (internship or student teaching)

6 hours (internship or student teaching)

Prescriptive Hours

1-9 hours (to be used only for candidate who

demonstrates areas of need)

None available

1-9 hours (can be pre-planned courses for a program, or individualized hours for a candidate who

demonstrates areas of need) Total Hours 21-30

(24-33 for PK-3) 33-39 24-33

Special Education Candidates

Candidates enrolled in Special Education Programs: Early Interventionist, Mild/Moderate 1-12, Hearing Impaired K-12, Visually Impaired K-12, and Significant Disabilities will complete course work and field/clinical experiences specific to the needs of infants, toddlers and children exceptionality.

Additional Certification Requirements

Completed program with a 2.50 GPA Passed the required pedagogy PRAXIS exam requirements Demonstrated proficiency in BESE Reading Competencies by (1) completing same number of reading course hours required by statute for

undergraduate teacher preparation programs: PK-3 or Elementary 1-5, nine hours; Middle Grades 4-8, six hours; Secondary 6-12 or All-Level K-12, three hours or (2) passing state reading competency assessment

*See the Teacher Preparation Center on the TEACH LOUISIANA website (www.teachlouisiana.net) for location of programs throughout the state.

LOCATION OF APPROVED ALTERNATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

INSTITUTION PRACTITIONER

TEACHER PROGRAM (PL1)

MASTER’S DEGREE ALTERNATE PROGRAM

(PL3)

NON-MASTER’S CERTIFICATION ONLY PROGRAM (PL2)

CONTACT

INFORMATION

Centenary College

N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, Fr, GS, Ger, Math, Phy, SS, Spa

Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, Fr, GS, Ger, Math, Phy, SS, Spa

Dr. Sue Hernandez 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71134 (318) 869-5066

Grambling State University

Grades 1-5 Special Education M/M

N/A N/A Dr. Sean Warner GSU Drawer 4219 Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 274-2231

Louisiana College

Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, CS, Ce, ES, Eng, EnS, FCS, Fr, GS, Ger, Jour, Math, Mkt, Phy, Spe, SS, Spa, TechEd Grades K-12 Art, H&PE, InstM, VocM Sepcial Education M/M

N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, CS, Ch, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Ger, Jour, Math, Mkt, Phy, Spe, SS, Spa, TechEd

Dr. Michael Shamblin P. O. Box 585 Pineville, LA 71359 (318) 487-7303 (318) 451-2824

Louisiana State University Alexandria

N/A N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Eng, SS, Math Grades K-12 H&PE

Dr. Judy Rundell, Chair Department of Education 8100 Hwy. 71 South Alexandria, LA 71302 (318) 473-6474

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge

N/A Holmes Grades 1-5 Holmes Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Fr, Math, Phy, SS

Grades K-12 Inst & VocM Bridget Robicheaux 221 Peabody Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (225) 578-2331

Louisiana State University Shreveport

N/A N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Math, Phy, SS Special Education M/M

Dr. Dave Gustavson College of Education and Human Development One University Place Shreveport, LA 71115-2399 (318) 795-4279




(PL3)


CONTACT

INFORMATION

Louisiana Tech University

Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 Math & Sci Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, ES, Eng, FCS, Fr, Math, Phy, Spe, SS

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 Math & Sci Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, ES, Eng, FCS, Fr, Math, Phy, Spa, Spe, SS Grades K-12 Art, H&PE, InstM, VocM Special Education M/M, EI, VI

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 Math & Sci Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, ES, Eng, FCS, Fr, Math, Phy, Spa, Spe, SS

Melanie Gleason College of Education P.O.Box 3092 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-2849

McNeese State University

N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, EnvS, FCS, Fr, Lat, Spe, SS, Spn Special Education M/M

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, EnvS, FCS, Fr, Lat, Spe, SS, Spa Grades K-12 Art, H&PE Special Education M/M

Brandy Fisher Burton College of Education P. O. Box 93255 Lake Charles, LA 70609 (337) 475-5415

Nicholls State University

Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, Math, SS Special Education M/M

N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Math, SS, Spa Special Education M/M

Dr. Deborah Bordelon College of Education P. O. Box 2053 Polk Hall Thibodaux, LA 70310 (985) 448-4325

Northwestern State University

Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Ger, Jour, Math, Phy, Spe, SS, Spa Special Education M/M

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Ger, Jour, Math, Phy, Spe, SS, Spa Special Education M/M

Grades K-12 H&PE, InstM, VocM, Inst & VocM

Suzanne Williams Office of Teacher Cert. 109B Teacher Education Center Northwestern State Univ. Natchitoches, LA 71457 (318) 357-6144

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

N/A N/A Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Math, Phy, Spa, Spe, SS

Dr. Myles Seghers 4123 Woodland Dr. New Orleans, LA 70139 (504) 398-2214




(PL3)


CONTACT

INFORMATION

Southeastern Louisiana University

N/A Grades 1-5/M/M (Dual Prog) Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Bus, Ch, Eng, FCS, FR, GS, Ger, Math, Phy, SS, Spa Special Education M/M/ EI

Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Bus, Ch, CS, Eng, FCS, Math, Phy, SS, Sp, TechEd Grades K-12 Art, InsM, VocM, H&PE, Fr, Ger, Lat, Sp Special Education EI

Dr. Bill Neal SLU 10671 Hammond, LA 70402 (985) 549-2217

Southern University Baton Rouge

N/A N/A Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, CS, Eng, Fr, GS, Math, Phy, SS, Spa Grades K-12 Art, H&PE, InstM, Fr, Sp Special Education M/M

Dr. Verganis Peoples P.O. Box 9983 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-3762 (225) 771-2291

Southern University New Orleans

N/A N/A Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5

Celina Carson 6400 Press Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126 (544) 286-5042

Tulane University

N/A N/A Grades PK-3 Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Fr, Ger, It, Math, Phy, SS Grades K-12 Dance

Linda McKee, Act Director Teacher Prep and Cert Pro 421 Newcomb Hall New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 865-5334

University of Louisiana Lafayette

N/A N/A Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Ag, Bio, Ch, ES, Eng, FCS, Fr, GS, Ger, Math, Phy, Spe, SS, Sp, TechEd Grades K-12 Art, H&PE, InstM, VovM Special Education M/M, EI

Dr. Gerald Carlson College of Education P. O. Box 44872 Lafayette, LA 70504 (337) 482-6678

University of Monroe

N/A Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, ES, Eng, FCS, Math, Phy, Spe, SS Grades K-12 Art, Fr, Spa, H&PE, InsM, VocM, Ins&VocM Special Education M/M

Dr. Beverly Flowers-Gibson College of Educ & Human Development ULM Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1300




(PL3)


CONTACT

INFORMATION

University of New Orleans

Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci, SS Special Education M/M

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Fr, GS, Math, Phy, SS, Sp Special Education M/M, EI, SD

Dr. James Meza College of Educ-ED 240 2000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, LA 70148-2530 (504) 280-6719

Xavier University of New Orleans

Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, GS, Math, Phy Special Education M/M

Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Fr, Math, SS, Sp Special Education M/M

Dr. Renee Akbar Division of Education One Drexel Dr. New Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 483-7536

The New Teacher Project

Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math Sci, SS Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Fr, GS, Math, Phy, SS, Sp Special Education M/M

The New Teacher Project P. O. Box 750757 New Orleans, LA 70175-0751 Amanda Anderson(504) 324-6849 Email: [email protected]

Teach Louisiana Consortium

Grades PK-3 Grades 1-5 Grades 4-8 ELA, Math, Sci Grades 6-12 Bio, Ch, Eng, Fr, GS, Math, Phy, SS, Sp

Dr. Angelle Stringer LA Resource Center for Educators 7305 Florida Blvd., Suite D Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 924-7600 Email: [email protected]

Practitioner Licenses (PL1, PL2, PL3) are available to individuals who are officially enrolled in an approved program and employed by a Louisiana school system. The type of PL is determined by the program in which one is enrolled. The university or program provider submits the PL1 application to the LA Dept. of Education. The PL2 and PL3 applications are submitted by the employing school district.




APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE PROGRAM PROVIDER

Practitioner License (PL1) Louisiana offers Practitioner Licenses (PL) to applicants enrolled in a public or private Practitioner Teacher Program. These applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.50 or higher grade point average on a 4.00 scale to enter a private provider program; or 2.20 or higher grade point average on a 4.00 scale to enter a college or university program; passing scores on NTE/Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) and current Praxis content area exam(s). Candidates possessing a graduate degree will be exempt from the PPST requirement. The PL1 license is valid for one school year and renewed annually up to three years if evidence of completion of renewal requirements is submitted. To renew, the individual must remain enrolled in the Practitioner Teacher Program and must have fulfilled all coursework, teaching assignments, and prescribed activities as identified by the program provider. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate for continued employment in a Louisiana school system. Application Process


1. Application for PL License with all information provided; 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable); 3. PRAXIS/NTE Exam(s). The exam score(s) may be submitted to the Division of Certification

and Preparation directly from Educational Testing Services, or in the form of the original score report submitted directly from the applicant. The original score report will be returned to the applicant once a verified copy is on file in the teacher certification office.

4. Professional Conduct form, with all questions answered and signed by the applicant; 5. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education). This fee is required for the initial PL only.

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the provider, with directions as to what is missing in the application. If an original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, it must be noted on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.


Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

PRACTITIONER LICENSE INITIAL APPLICATION (PL 1)

Revised 10/2/06

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Certification and Preparation P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064

SCHOOL YEAR: _________─___________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:_______-______-_______ DATE OF BIRTH:_____/_____/_____

NAME:__________________________________________________________________________

(First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name) PHONE NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code) DEGREE(S) HELD:______________________________________________________________

(Degree(s) Held) (College/University) (Year)

EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT

CERTIFICATION AREA REQUESTED GRADE LEVEL(S)

SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM PROVIDER INFORMATION

NAME OF PROVIDER ENTITY

SIGNATURE OF PROGRAM PROVIDER I verify that the above named individual has met ALL requirements for admission into the Practitioner Teacher Program and will follow all guidelines for subsequent renewal of this license.

DATE

SIGNATURE OF TEACHER APPLICANT I verify that I understand and meet all requirements for admission and will follow prescribed renewal guidelines.

DATE

This completed application form, along with required support documents, must be submitted to the Division of Certification and Preparation at the above address.

INITIAL APPLICATION for PRACTITIONER LICENSE (PL1)

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4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following: a) Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child. b) The possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drug as defined by Louisiana or federal

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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY PROGRAM PROVIDER

Practitioner License (PL1) Louisiana offers Practitioner Licenses (PL) to applicants enrolled in a public or private Practitioner Teacher Program. These applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.50 or higher grade point average on a 4.00 scale to enter a private provider program; or 2.20 or higher grade point average on a 4.00 scale to enter a college or university program; passing scores on NTE/Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) and current Praxis content area exam(s). Candidates possessing a graduate degree will be exempt from the PPST requirement. The PL1 license is valid for one school year and renewed annually up to three years if evidence of completion of renewal requirements is submitted. To renew, the individual must remain enrolled in the Practitioner Teacher Program and fulfill a minimum of six (6) semester hours of coursework or equivalent contact hours per year (to the extent that required semester hours remain in the program to be completed), teaching assignments, and prescribed activities as identified by the program provider. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate for continued employment in a Louisiana school system. Application Process


1. Application for Renewal of PL License with all information provided; 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable), to demonstrate progress in college or

university-based practitioner teacher program; 3. Professional Conduct form, with all questions answered and signed by the applicant.

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the provider, with directions as to what is missing in the application. If original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, it must be noted on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.


♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

PRACTITIONER LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (PL 1)

Revised 10/2/06


SCHOOL YEAR: ________ ─________ Renewal for: ______Year 2 ______ Year 3 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:_______-______-_______ DATE OF BIRTH:_____/_____/_____

NAME:__________________________________________________________________________

(First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name) PHONE NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code)



SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM PROVIDER INFORMATION

NAME OF PROVIDER ENTITY

SIGNATURE OF PROGRAM PROVIDER I verify that the above named individual remains enrolled in the Practitioner Teacher Program and has fulfilled all coursework, teaching assignments, and activities as identified by the program provider during the preceding year.

DATE

SIGNATURE OF TEACHER APPLICANT I verify that I have met all requirements for renewal of this PL1 license.

DATE

This completed application form, along with required support documents, must be submitted to the Division of Certification and Preparation at the above address.

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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE EMPLOYING SCHOOL OR DISTRICT

Practitioner License (PL 2, PL 3 & PL 4)

Louisiana offers Practitioner Licenses (PL) to applicants enrolled in approved Louisiana alternate teacher education programs. These applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university, qualify under PL hiring conditions, and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. This certificate may be renewed annually for up to three years. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate for continued employment in a Louisiana school system.

Application Process


1. Application for PL License with all information provided; 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable); 3. PRAXIS/NTE Exam(s), The exam score(s) may be submitted electronically to the

Division of Certification and Preparation directly from Educational Testing Services, or in the form of the original score report submitted directly from the applicant. The original score report will be returned to the applicant once a verified copy is on file in the teacher certification office).

4. Program prescription plan that clearly identifies all coursework needed to complete the alternate certification program in which the applicant is enrolled;

5. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant; 6. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the

Louisiana Department of Education); This fee is required for the initial PL only. All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the district with directions as to what is missing in the application. If original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, applicant must note on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.



PRACTITIONER LICENSE INITIAL APPLICATION FOR PL 2, PL 3, and PL 4

Revised 6/27/07


SCHOOL YEAR: _________─___________


NAME:__________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name)

PHONE NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code) DEGREE(S) HELD:______________________________________________________________

(Degree(s) Held) (College/University) (Year)

Check the appropriate type of practitioner license for which the applicant is applying: PL2 Non-Master’s Alternate Program PL3 Master’s Alternate Program PL4 Old Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Program

Check one: ___Coursework incomplete ___Praxis Exam(s) not completed ___ Student teaching/Internship incomplete

EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT CERTIFICATION AREA REQUESTED GRADE LEVEL(S)

SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM PROVIDER and DISTRICT INFORMATION

NAME OF UNIVERSITY ALTERNATE PROGRAM PROVIDER in which applicant is enrolled

SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYING AGENCY I verify that the above-named individual has met ALL requirements for admission and is enrolled in a state-approved Non-Master’s Alternate Certification Program, Master’s Alternate Certification Program, or old Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Certification Program.

DATE


DATE

INITIAL APPLICATION for PRACTITIONER LICENSES (PL2, PL3, PL4)

Revised 6/27/07

♦ Practitioner License 2 (PL2) – The Non-Master’s/Certification-Only Alternate Program is designed to serve those candidates who may not elect participation in or be eligible for certification under either the Practitioner Teacher Program or the Master’s Degree Alternate Program. Candidates in the Non-Master’s/Certification-Only Alternate Program are required to complete 24-33 hours of coursework. To be fully admitted to the program and issued a license an individual must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution 2. Have a 2.20 GPA on a 4.00 scale 3. Pass the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) and current PRAXIS content

area exam(s). If no examination has been adopted for Louisiana in the certification area, candidates must present a minimum of 31 semester hours of coursework specific to the content area. Candidates possessing a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university will be exempt from the PPST requirement.

♦ Practitioner License 3 (PL3) – The PL3 license is for candidates enrolled in a graduate program

leading to alternate teacher certification. A Louisiana college or university with an approved teacher education program may choose to offer a Master’s Degree Program as either a Master’s of Education or a Master’s of Arts in Teaching. This program offers flexibility in that the college or university may elect to accept master’s level coursework already completed by the applicant. Candidates in a Master’s Degree Program complete 33-39 hours of coursework. To be fully admitted to the program and issued a license, an individual must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution 2. Have a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale 3. Pass the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) and current PRAXIS content

area exam(s). If no examination has been adopted for Louisiana in the certification area, candidates must present a minimum of 31 semester hours of coursework specific to the content area. Candidates possessing a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university will be exempt from the PPST requirement.

4. Meet other non-course requirements established by the college or university ♦ Practitioner License 4 (PL4) – This certificate may be issued to an individual who is currently

enrolled in or has completed an alternate post-baccalaureate program. They cannot be enrolled in a redesigned program: Practitioner Teacher, Master’s Degree, or Non-Master’s/Certification-Only Alternate Program. To be issued this license an individual must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution 2. Have achieved a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale 3. Have a passing score on the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPSTs) and current

PRAXIS content area exam(s). If no examination has been adopted for Louisiana in the certification area, candidates must present a minimum of 31 semester hours of coursework specific to the content area.

4. Have not yet completed all requirements for full certification.

NOTE: August 31, 2006 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in early childhood education, elementary, secondary, and mild/moderate special education to complete their programs.

August 31, 2008 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in the all-level (K-12) areas of art, dance, foreign language, health and physical education and music to complete their programs. August 31, 2010 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in the areas of early interventionist, hearing impaired, severe/profound, and visual impairments/blind to complete their programs.

GUIDELINES FOR PRACTITIONER LICENSES 2, 3, and 4

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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE EMPLOYING SCHOOL OR DISTRICT Practitioner License (PL 2, PL 3, PL 4) Louisiana offers Practitioner Licenses (PL) to applicants enrolled in approved Louisiana alternative teacher education programs. These applicants must hold a degree from a regionally accredited college or university, qualify under PL hiring conditions, and fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. The PL2, PL3, and PL4 are valid for one school year. The license may be renewed annually for up to three years if evidence of completion of renewal requirements is submitted. To renew, the individual must continue enrollment and/or progress in the alternate program and must have fulfilled all coursework, teaching assignments, and prescribed activities as identified by the program provider. Upon completion of the three years of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate for continued employment in a Louisiana school system. Application Process


1. Renewal Application for PL (2, 3, or 4) License with all information provided 2. Current Official transcripts that will demonstrate progress in alternate certification

program 3. PRAXIS/NTE Exam(s) (if applicable) 4. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the district with directions as to what is missing in the application. If original transcript is not included but is being mailed by the university, you must note on the packet that transcripts will be forwarded from the university.



PRACTITIONER LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PL 2, PL 3, and PL 4

Revised 6/27/07


SCHOOL YEAR: _________─___________


NAME:__________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name)

PHONE NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code)

DEGREE(S) HELD:______________________________________________________________ (Degree(s) Held) (College/University) (Year)

Check the appropriate type of practitioner license for which a renewal is requested: PL2 Non-Master’s/Certification Only Alternate Program PL3 Master’s Alternate Program PL4 Old Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Program

Check one: ___Coursework incomplete ___Praxis Exam(s) not completed ___ Student teaching/Internship incomplete

Check the renewal year. Year Two Year Three



SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM PROVIDER and DISTRICT INFORMATION NAME OF UNIVERSITY ALTERNATE PROGRAM PROVIDER in which applicant is enrolled

SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYING AGENCY I verify that the above-named individual remains enrolled in a state-approved Non-Master’s Alternate Certification Program, Master’s Alternate Certification Program, or old Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Certification Program and has met renewal requirements.

DATE


DATE

RENEWAL APPLICATION for PRACTITIONER LICENSES (PL2, PL3, PL4)

Revised 6/27/07

Program requirements must be completed within the three-year maximum that a license can be held. Upon completion of three years of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Level 1 or higher-level certificate for continued employment in a Louisiana school system.

Practitioner License 2 (PL2) To renew, the individual must remain enrolled in the Non-

Master’s/Certification-Only Alternate Program. In addition, the PL2 teacher must demonstrate progress toward program requirements by successfully completing a minimum of nine (9) semester hours of coursework each year (to the extent that required semester hours remain in the program to be completed), teaching assignments, and prescribed activities identified by the program provider. Documentation of progress must include a current transcript aligned to the program prescription plan.

Practitioner License 3 (PL3) To renew, the individual must remain enrolled in the

Master’s Degree Alternate Program. In addition, the PL3 teacher must demonstrate progress toward program requirements by successfully completing a minimum of nine (9) semester hours of coursework each year (to the extent that required semester hours remain in the program to be completed), teaching assignments, and prescribed activities identified by the program provider. Documentation of progress must include a current transcript aligned to the program prescription plan.

▪ Practitioner License 4 (PL4) To renew the individual must remain enrolled in the post-

baccalaureate program, if applicable, and address his/her specific certification deficiency in all areas that apply:

If deficient in coursework, candidate must fulfill a minimum of six (6) semester hours of coursework each year (to the extent that required semester hours remain in the program to be completed). Documentation of progress must include a current transcript aligned to the post-baccalaureate program prescription plan.

If deficient in PRAXIS requirements, candidate must attempt any remaining exam(s) at least twice each year. Documentation of progress must include the official score report(s) from Educational Testing Service (ETS). If deficient in program requirements for the internship/student teaching, candidate must demonstrate progress toward fulfillment of these requirements.

NOTE: August 31, 2006 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in early childhood education, elementary, secondary, and mild/moderate special education to complete their programs.

August 31, 2008 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in the all- level (K-12) areas of art, dance, foreign language, health and physical education and music to complete their programs. August 31, 2010 is the last date for post-baccalaureate candidates in the areas of early interventionist, hearing impaired, severe/profound, and visual impairments/blind to complete their programs.

RENEWAL GUIDELINES FOR PRACTITIONER LICENSES 2, 3 and 4

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Teacher Certification Add-On/Level Change (Endorsement) Policies

For purposes of add-on endorsements, reference to a Praxis exam means the current applicable exam in policy with the current established passing scores. PK-3 Add-On (Endorsement) Requirements

For individual holding a valid elementary certificate

(e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8)

1. Prior to 12/31/07 achieve passing score for PRAXIS Early Childhood Education Exam (#0020), after 12/31/07 achieve a passing score on PLT: Early childhood (0521)

or Accumulate twelve (12) credit hours of combined Nursery School and Kindergarten coursework.

For individual holding a validupper elementary or middle school certificate

(e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8), secondary school certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-

12), special education certificate (other than Early Interventionist), or

an all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign language, health, PE, H&PE, music)

1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (#0014)

2. Prior to 12/31/07 achieve passing score for PRAXIS Early Childhood Education Exam (#0020), after 12/31/07 achieve a passing score on PLT: Early childhood (0521)

or Accumulate twelve (12) credit hours of combined Nursery School and Kindergarten coursework.

3. Accumulate nine (9) semester hours of reading coursework. For individual holding a valid

Early Interventionist certificate 1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Elementary Education:

Content Knowledge Exam (#0014) 2. Twelve (12) credit hours of combined Nursery School and

Kindergarten coursework (art, math, science, social studies) 3. Nine (9) semester hours of reading coursework.

Elementary 1-5 Add-On (Endorsement) Requirements For individual holding a valid early childhood

certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3)

1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (#0014)

2. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6

3. Accumulate nine (9) semester hours of reading, twelve (12) semester hours of mathematics, twelve (12) semester hours of science, and twelve (12) semester hours of social studies coursework.

For individual holding a lower elementary certificate (1-4),

an upper elementary or middle school certificate (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8),

secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12),special education certificate, or


1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (#0014) ; or Accumulate twelve (12) semester hours of mathematics, twelve (12) semester hours of science, twelve (12) semester hours of English language arts, and twelve (12) semester hours of social studies coursework.

2. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6

3. Accumulate nine (9) semester hours of reading coursework.

Middle School 4-8 Specialty Area Add-On (Endorsement)—English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies

Requirements

For individual holding a valid early childhood certificate (e.g. PK-K, PK-3),

elementary certificate(e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8),

upper elementary or middle school certificate (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8),

secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12),special education certificate, or


1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Middle School: Specialty Area Exam in the content area; or Accumulate thirty (30) credit hours in the specialty content area

2. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9

3. Accumulate six (6) semester hours of reading

Secondary 6-12 Specialty Area Add-On (Endorsement) in Core Content Area as defined in NCLB [English, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Social Studies]

Requirements



upper elementary or middle school certificate (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8), or

special education certificate

1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Secondary Specialty Area Exam(s) in the content area

or Accumulate thirty (30) credit hours in the specialty content area


For individual holding a valid secondary certificate

(e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12), or an all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign

language, health, PE, H&PE, music)


or Accumulate thirty (30) credit hours in the specialty content area

Secondary Specialty Area Add-On (Endorsement) Non-NCLB [Agriculture, Business, Computer Science, Family & Consumer Sciences, Journalism, Marketing, Technology Education Speech]

Requirements



upper elementary or middle school certificate (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8), or


1. Achieve passing PRAXIS score for Secondary Specialty Area Exam(s) in the content area

or Accumulate twenty-one (21) credit hours in the specialty content area


For individual holding a valid secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12), or



or Accumulate twenty-one (21) credit hours in the specialty content area

All-Level (K-12) Area Add-On (Endorsement) in Art, Dance, Foreign Language, Health/Physical Education, Music

Requirements

For individual holding a valid early childhood certificate (e.g. PK-K,PK-3),

elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8),upper elementary or middle school certificate

(e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8),

1. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS specialty area exam in area of endorsement

or Accumulate thirty (30) semester hours in the specialty area

NOTE: An individual already certified in one Music Education area

secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12), special education certificate,

or an all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign language, health, PE, H&PE, music)

(Instrumental Music OR Vocal Music) may add the second music area with coursework, as follows: • To add Instrumental Music, twelve (12) semester hours to

include brass, percussion, string, and woodwind instruments; • To add Vocal Music, twelve (12) semester hours to include

piano and voice.

Special Education Add-On/Level Change (Endorsement) Policies Academically Gifted Requirements

For individual holding a valid early childhood certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3),

elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8), upper elementary or middle school certificate

(e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8), secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12),

all-level K-12 certificate, or special education certificate

1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

2. Fifteen (15) graduate hours of prescribed coursework from the following list either within a Master’s degree program or as an add-on to an existing Master’s: • Characteristics/Study of Gifted Individuals • Methods of Teaching the Gifted • Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving OR

Curriculum Development for the Gifted • Educational Technology

3. Three (3) hours in a practicum for academically gifted; or an internship for college credit in academically gifted; or three (3) years of successful teaching in academically gifted.

NOTE: Academically gifted certification will be valid only in the teaching area(s) in which one is certified.

The secondary teacher of academically gifted students who is to award Carnegie Units in the secondary subject area(s) must be certified in the subject area(s) in which Carnegie Units are awarded. Elementary and secondary teachers who are also certified in academically gifted may offer approved special education elective (enrichment) courses at either the elementary or secondary level.

Early Interventionist Birth to Five Requirements For individual holding a valid

early childhood certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3),elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8), upper elementary or middle school certificate


all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign language, health, PE, H&PE, music), or


1. Prior to 12/31/07 achieve passing score for PRAXIS Early Childhood Education Exam (#0020), after 12/31/07 achieve a passing score on PLT: Early childhood (0521).

2. Education of Exceptional Children: Core Content Knowledge (0353).

3. Eighteen (18) credit hours that pertain to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers:

1. Foundations in Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention

2. Understanding and Working with Families of Young Children

3. Assessment in Early Intervention 4. Early Intervention Methods 5. Teaming, Physical and Medical Management in

Early Intervention 6. Communication and Literacy in Early Intervention.

3. Nine (9) semester hours of reading coursework.

Hearing Impaired K-12 Requirements

For individual holding a valid early childhood certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3),

elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8), upper elementary or middle school certificate




1. Twenty-one (21) credit hours that pertain to children with hearing impairments: • Introduction to Special Education • Physiological, Psychosocial, Historical, Sociological, and

Cultural Aspects of Deafness • Language Development that Includes Linguistic Principles

and Assessment Strategies in Language Acquisitions for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

• Speech and Speech Reading • Educational Audiology, Auditory Assistive Devices and

Technology • Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Development for

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students • Communication Methodology

2. Three (3) credit hours of internship with students with hearing impairments or three (3) years of successful teaching experience of students with hearing impairments

3. Signed, Cued, or Oral communication proficiency, as evidenced by one or more of the following means: Signed: c) Intermediate on the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation:

Teacher (ESSE:T) [See www.seecenter.org]; d) Advanced on the Sign Communication Proficiency

Interview (SCPI); or e) Level III of the Educational Interpreter Performance

Assessment. Cued: c) Mini-Proficient as measured on the Basic Cued Speech

Proficiency Rating Test (BCSPR c1983, Beaupre); Oral: c) Successfully passing an additional course in Methods in

Oral/Auditory Education. 4. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Education of Exceptional

Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) and Education of Exceptional Students: Hearing Impairment (0271)Students: Hearing Impairment (0271)

Mild/Moderate: 1-12 Requirements


elementary certificate(e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8)

upper elementary or middle school certificate (e.g., 4-8, 5-8, 6-8),

secondary certificate (e.g., 6-12, 7-12, 9-12),an all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign

language, health, PE, H&PE, music), or special education certificate

1. Fifteen (15) semester hours of special education course-work—five 3-hour courses, as follows: • Methods/Materials for Mild/Moderate Exceptional Children • Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners • Behavioral Management of Mild/Moderate Exceptional

Children • Vocational and Transition Services for Students with

Disabilities • Practicum in Assessment and Evaluation of M/M

Exceptional Learners 2. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Education of Exceptional

Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) and Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (0542)

Significant Disabilities 1-12 Requirements

For individual holding a valid Early Childhood certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3),elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8), upper elementary or middle school certificate


all-level K-12 certificate (art, dance, foreign language, health, PE, H&PE, music) or


1. Twenty-one (21) credit hours that pertain to children with significant disabilities: • Assessment and Evaluation • Curriculum Development, Modifications, and Transition

Planning • Behavior Support • Instructional Strategies • Communication • Collaborative Techniques and Family Partnerships • Characteristics of Students with Significant Disabilities,

Physical Support, Health and Safety 2. Three (3) credit hours of internship of students with significant

disabilities or three (3) years of successful teaching experience of students with significant disabilities

3. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) and Education of Exceptional Students: Severe to Profound Disabilities (0544)

Visual Impairments/Blind K-12 Requirements

For individual holding a valid Early Childhood certificate (e.g., PK-K, PK-3),elementary certificate (e.g., 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-8), upper elementary or middle school certificate




1. Twenty-one (21) credit hours that pertain to children with visual impairments: • Educational Implications of Low Vision and Blindness • Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher • Assessment and Evaluation Techniques, Including

Functional Vision Evaluation and Reading Media Assessment

• Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments• Instructional Strategies and Materials for Students with

Visual Impairments • Introduction to Braille, Including Literary and Nemeth

Codes • Braille II

2. Three (3) credit hours of internship with students who are visually impaired or blind or three (3) years of successful teaching experience of students who are visually impaired or blind

3. Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)

ADDITIONAL ADD-ON POLICIES Adapted Physical Education Requirements

For individual holding a valid standard Louisiana teaching certificate in

Physical Education

Twenty-one (21) semester hours to include the following: 1. Motor development and learning 2. Introduction to the study of exceptional children 3. Tests and measurements (physical education, or educational, or

psychological) 4. Introducing physical education for all children with disabilities 5. Behavioral and educational impairment and physical education,

two (2) semester hours; plus practicum in behavioral and educational impairment and physical education, one (1) semester hour (for a total of 3 semester hours)

6. Chronic disability and physical education, two (2) semester hours; plus practicum in chronic disability and physical education, one (1) semester hour (for a total of 3 semester hours);

7. The physical education curriculum for children with disabilities Adult Education Instructor Requirements

For individual holding a valid standard Louisiana teaching

certificate

Twelve (12) semester hours to include the following: 1. Introduction to or foundations of adult education 2. Practicum in adult education 3. Six (6) semester hours from the following areas:

a) Materials, methods, and/or curricular development in adult education

b) Reading instruction in adult education c) Adult learning and development d) Use of community resources e) Administration and supervision of adult education f) Guidance and counseling in adult education g) Competency-based adult education h) Independent study, special problems, or issues in adult

education Aerospace Education Requirements

For individual holding a valid standard Louisiana teaching

certificate

1. Six (6) semester credit hours in an approved aerospace education workshop; and/or

2. Valid private pilot's license or higher rating and at least three semester hours of credit in an approved aerospace education workshop.

Algebra I Requirements For individuals holding a minimum of a valid

Type B or Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate (requires 3 years of teaching experience in

certified area).

Complete the following professional development programs:

1. Algebra I Awareness workshop; 2. Topics for Algebra Leaders and Instructors (TALI) workshop (face-

to-face or online); and 3. Algebra I online modules (the entire series) or an approved

college-level mathematics course(s) addressing the same content covered in the Algebra I online modules.

4. Pass the Praxis Middle School Mathematics exam (0069). 5. Pass the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 7-12

exam (0524) or a college-level course addressing the same content covered on the Praxis exam.

Bilingual Specialist Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana elementary, secondary, or all-level foreign language certificate

Six (6) semester hours to include the following: 1. Bilingual Methods I (practical training in the teaching of language

arts and social studies in a bilingual-bicultural setting); and 2. Bilingual Methods II (practical training in the teaching of math and

science in a bilingual-bicultural setting).

Child Search Coordinator Requirements

For individual holding a valid standard Louisiana certification as a teacher, social

worker, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, or other

related special education area

1. Master's degree 2. Six (6) semester hours in special education 3. Three (3) years of experience in the certified or licensed area

NOTE: Persons functioning as Child Search Coordinators prior to September 1, 1989, who are certified/licensed special education personnel are not bound by these requirements and will be certified, provided they are recommended for continuation of employment by the parish supervisor/director of special education and approved by the superintendent of the LEA.

Computer Literacy Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana elementary or secondary teaching certificate

1. Nine (9) semester hours of coursework to include three (3) semesters hours in each of the following areas: a. Introduction to computer literacy and microcomputers b. Computer science education elective that includes evaluation

and use of hardware and software c. Computer programming

2. For certified business education teachers who completed a data processing course and a word processing course that included computer applications, six (6) semester hours of the requirement for computer literacy certification (1.a. and 1.b.) may be waived.

3. A person who was successfully employed as a teacher of computer education for a minimum of three (3) years prior to September 1, 1986, may be certified in computer literacy and have the authorization added to his/her Louisiana elementary or secondary teaching certificate, entitling him/her to teach computer literacy at the elementary or the secondary level, depending upon the level of certification.

Cooperative Office Education Requirements For individual holding a valid standard Louisiana secondary certificate for the

area of Business Education

1. Six (6) semester hours to include Principles and/or Philosophy of Vocational Education and Cooperative Education Methods (Method and/or Techniques of Teaching Cooperative Education)

2. Have a minimum of 1,500 hours of employment in business and office occupations approved by the Office of Vocational Education, Louisiana Department of Education. Partial fulfillment of this work experience may be met through completion of a practicum for credit (supervised work experience) offered by the institution concerned. Two (2) hours will be credited for each hour of supervised practicum work experience.

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana teaching certificate 1. Valid Louisiana driver’s license 2. Driving record free of conviction of major accidents and/or

repeated traffic violations 3. Specialized education, as follows:

a. General safety education, three (3) semester hours (basic safety information—home, school, traffic, community, and industrial safety—and general information on the psychology of accident prevention)

b. Basic Information Course in Driver Education, three (3) semester hours (investigation of problems facing drivers, such as those of pedestrians, cycles, alcohol and drugs, and traffic engineering; and study in the philosophy of driver education as it exists in our society)

c. Curricular Innovations and Instructional Devices, three (3) semester hours (in-depth study of driver education and traffic safety curricular materials, and familiarization with related instructional devices)

d. First Aid, one (1) semester hour

4. Conviction of repeated traffic violations or any major crime or accident involved in or related to the operation of a motor vehicle could result in revocation of this endorsement.

Educational Technology Facilitation Requirements For individual holding a valid Type B or

Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate (requires 3 years of teaching experience in certified area)

1. Complete one of the following options: Option A: Minimum of nine (9) semester hours of graduate credit in educational technology (three semester hours per course): a. Design and development of multimedia instructional units b. Educational telecommunications, networks, and the internet c. Technology leadership in schools; or Option B: A minimum of three (3) online courses, to include a. Effective instructional technology: an introduction (this

course focuses on the NETS-T and will include an introduction to educational telecommunications, networks and the Internet);

b. Effective instructional technology: building a portfolio of exemplars (this course focuses on building a portfolio of teacher and student work that demonstrates the understandings and skills as they relate to the NETS-T and the Louisiana K-12 Educational Technology Standards);

c. An additional course to be selected from a menu of Department-approved online course offerings. Developed courses falling under this menu include the following: Lessons by design, bridging the gap, universal design for learning, and technology support for math and the K-12 classroom

2. Certified teachers who served as facilitator of educational technology at the building level may petition the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education to be “grandfathered in” for an Educational Technology Facilitation endorsement if they met one of the following qualifications by August 31, 2002: a. Hold certification in computer literacy; earned an additional

six (6) semester hours in educational technology courses; and served as a facilitator of educational technology at the school, district, regional, or state level successfully for the past three (3) years as verified by the employing authority;

b. Served as a facilitator of educational technology at school, district, regional, or state level successfully for the past five (5) years, as verified by the employing authority.

Education Technology Leader Requirements For individual holding a valid Type A or

Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate (requires 5 years of

teaching experience in certified area)

1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

2. Minimum of twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate credit, as follows:

A. Education technology coursework, nine (9) semester hours: 1) Design and development of multimedia instructional units 2) Educational telecommunications, networks, and the

internet 3) Technology leadership in schools

B. Educational technology leadership coursework, twelve (12) semester hours: 1) Technology planning and administration 2) Professional development for K-12 technology integration 3) Educational technology research, evaluation, and

assessment 4) Advanced telecommunications and distance education

3. Persons who have met requirements A.-3. may be issued a non-renewable, non-extendable Educational Technology Leadership provisional certificate that is valid for three (3) years.

4. Certified teachers who served as coordinators of educational

technology at the district, regional, and/or state levels may petition the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education to be “grandfathered” in with an Educational Technology Leadership certification if they met the following qualifications by August 31, 2002: a. Hold certification in computer literacy; earned an additional

nine (9) semester hours in educational technology courses; and served as a coordinator of educational technology above the building level (at the district, regional, or state level) for the past three years, as verified by the employing authority; or

b. Served as a coordinator of educational technology above the building level (at the district, regional, or state level) successfully for the past five (5) years, as verified by the employing authority.

Educational Diagnostician Requirements For individual holding a valid Type B or

Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate (requires 3 years of

teaching experience in certified area)

Hold generic special education certification, with at least one year of classroom teaching experience in a properly certified area of special education or hold certification in at least two special education disability areas (e.g., mentally retarded, learning disabled), with at least one year of teaching experience in a properly certified area of special education. Academically gifted is not an accepted special education area;

Reading requirements are as follows:

a. elementary/middle grades majors: six semester hours in diagnosis and remediation of reading problems, three semester hours of which may be undergraduate coursework; or

b. secondary/all-level majors: nine semester hours of reading coursework, with six of the semester hours in diagnosis and remediation of reading problems and three of the semester hours in foundations of reading. Three of the required semester hours may be undergraduate coursework;

Have completed a minimum of 21 semester hours of graduate credit, as follows:

1. applied learning theory, three semester hours; 2. behavioral intervention strategies, including systematic behavioral

assessment (this course must include 25 child contact hours), three semester hours;

3. consulting teacher strategies, three semester hours; 4. precision assessment and diagnostic/prescriptive strategies, three

semester hours; 5. test theory, three semester hours; 6. educational diagnosis, three semester hours; and 7. supervised internship, to include 100 child contact clock hours*,

three semester hours.

*This course must include fieldwork involving the administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced individual educational tests; working with School Building Level Committees; teacher consultation, and implications for educational intervention through the development of the individualized assessment/intervention plan. This course may be completed while employed on a provisional endorsement.

NOTE: Provisional Educational Diagnostician. A one year provisional endorsement as an Educational Diagnostician may be issued if all requirements have been completed, with the exception of the 100-contact-hour internship. The intern employed on a provisional endorsement must work under a certified Educational

Diagnostician who has a minimum of five years of field experience in that position. At the time of employment, the Louisiana employing authority must submit verification of the supervision component. Until the internship is completed and the provisional status is removed from the intern's certificate, the supervising Educational Diagnostician shall sign all reports and evaluations involving the intern.

English as a Second Language Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana teaching certificate1. Twelve (12) semester hours to include the following coursework,

with the understanding that this certification applies only to teachers of children with limited English-speaking ability:

a. Methods for teaching English as a second language (theories and practical approaches and techniques for teaching English as a second language to elementary, secondary, and adult education students)

b. Introduction to language and culture (the relationship of language acquisition to social and cognitive development);

c. Structure of the English language (a study of the distinctive sound patterns and grammatical systems of American English)

d. Curriculum design for the multicultural classroom (adapting curricula for the multi-ethnic classroom as well as a review of existing English as a second language materials—elementary, secondary, and adult education levels).

NOTE: English as a Second Language certification will be valid only in the teaching area(s) in which one is certified.

Montessori Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana teaching certificateCompletion of training from one of the following entities:

1. American Montessori Society 2. Association Montessori Internationale 3. St. Nicholas Training Course of London 4. The Montessori World Education Institute 5. Montessori Institute of America 6. Southwestern Montessori Training Institute 7. Any other course jointly approved by the State Board of

Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana Montessori Association

School Library Service Requirements For individual holding a valid standard

Louisiana teaching certificateTwenty-one (21) semester hours in library science, as follows: 1. Elementary and/or secondary school library materials, nine (9)

semester hours; 2. Organization, administration, and interpretation of elementary

and/or secondary school library service, six (6) semester hours; 3. Elementary and/or secondary school library practice, three (3)

semester hours.

NOTE: Persons who have already served three (3) years as full-time school librarians and who completed all library science courses except elementary and secondary school library practice, may satisfy this requirement by a minimum one-year, on-the-job internship with supervision provided by the Library Science faculty of the College of Education for six (6) semester hours of credit.

ADMINISTRATIVE ADD-ON (Endorsements) POLICIES Educational Leader - Level 1 (Effective12/31/05) Master's Degree Path. To receive an entry-level certificate in educational leadership, the candidate must: 1. Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state

teaching certificate and three years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; 2. complete a competency-based graduate degree preparation program in the area of educational leadership from a regionally

accredited institution of higher education; and 3. have a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), in accordance with state requirements.

Alternate Path 1. Three alternate paths are available to individuals seeking an Educational Leader Certificate Level 1. The Alternate Path 1 is for persons who already hold a master's degree and are seeking to add Educational Leader certification to a valid teaching certificate: 1. Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching

certificate and three years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; 2. have previously completed a graduate degree program from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; 3. meet competency-based requirements, as demonstrated by completion of an individualized program of educational leadership

from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. An individualized program will be developed based on a screening of each candidate's competencies upon entering into the graduate alternative certification program; and

4. have a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in accordance with state requirements.

Alternate Path 2. Three alternate paths are available to individuals seeking an Educational Leader Certificate Level 1. The Alternate Path 2 is for persons who already hold a master's degree in education and are seeking to add Educational Leader certification to a valid teaching certificate: 1. hold or be eligible to hold a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching

certificate and three years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; 2. have previously completed a graduate degree program in education from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; 3. provide documented evidence of leadership experiences (240 clock hours or more) at the school and/or district level; and 4. have a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in accordance with state requirements.

Alternate Path 3. Three alternate paths are available to individuals seeking an Educational Leader Certificate Level 1. The Alternate Path 3 is for persons who already hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and are seeking to add Educational Leader certification to a valid teaching certificate through a competency-based educational leader practitioner (residency) program (See Chapter 2, §240): 1. Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching

certificate and three years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; 2. demonstrate strong knowledge of instruction through a rigorous screening process by an approved program provider; 3. complete a competency-based educational leader practitioner/residency preparation program in the area of educational

leadership from a state-approved private provider or a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and 4. have a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in accordance with state requirements.

Renewal Requirements. For purposes of maintaining a valid endorsement, holders of an Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement are required to complete 150 continuing learning units of professional development consistent with the Individual Professional Growth Plan (IPGP) over a five-year time period. The starting date of the five-year cycle depends on the type of teaching certificate that the individual holds. 1. If an individual holds a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 2, then the renewal date is tied to the renewal date on the

professional teaching certificate. 2. If an individual holds a Louisiana Type B Teaching Certificate or a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate, then the

renewal time period begins with the date of issue of the Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement. 3. Upon employment as a school/district educational leader, an individual with an Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement must

enroll in the state-approved Educational Leader Induction Program under the direction of the Louisiana Department of Education. Once employed as a school/district educational leader, the individual has three years to complete the induction program.

Educational Leader - Level 2 (Effective 12/31/05) To receive an Educational Leader Certificate Level 2, the individual must: 1. Hold a valid Level 1 Educational Leader certificate, Louisiana provisional principal certification, or comparable level out-of-state educational leader certificate; 2. have three years of teaching experience in his/her area(s) of certification; 3. have completed the Educational Leader Induction Program under the administration of the Louisiana Department of Education:

The induction period begins upon the candidate's first full-time administrative appointment (permanent or acting) as an assistant principal, principal, parish or city supervisor of instruction, supervisor of child welfare and attendance, or comparable school/district leader position; The Educational Leader Induction Program must be completed within a three-year period; Have three years of educational leadership experience at the level of assistant principal or above. 2. Renewal Requirements. For purposes of maintaining a valid endorsement, holders of an Educational Leader Level 2 endorsement are required to complete 150 continuing learning units of professional development consistent with the Individual Professional Growth Plan (IPGP) over a five-year time period. The starting date of the five-year cycle depends on the type of teaching certificate that the individual holds.

a. If an individual holds a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 2, then the renewal date is tied to the renewal date on the professional teaching certificate. b. If an individual does not hold a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 2, but does hold an Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement, then the renewal date is tied to the renewal date on the Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement. c. If an individual holds neither a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 2 nor an Educational Leader Level 1 endorsement, then the renewal time period begins with the date of issue of the Educational Leader Level 2 endorsement. Education Leader - Level 3 (Superintendent) (Effective 12/31/05) This certification endorsement is required to serve as a school system superintendent or assistant superintendent. This certificate is valid for five years and is renewable every five years, based upon successful completion and verification of required continuing learning units.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Valid Louisiana Level 2 Educational Leader certificate or one of the Louisiana administrative/supervisory certifications that preceded the 2006 Educational Leadership Certification structure;

2. Five years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; 3. Five years of successful administrative or management experience in education at the level of assistant principal or

above. The assistant principal experience would be limited to a maximum of two years of experience in that position; and

4. Passing score on the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA), in keeping with state requirements.

Renewal Requirements:

For purposes of maintaining a valid endorsement, holders of an Educational Leader Level 3 endorsement are required to complete 150 continuing learning units of professional development consistent with the Individual Professional Growth Plan (IPGP) over a five year time period. The starting date of the five year cycle depends on the type of teaching certificate that the individual holds.

If an individual holds a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 3, then the renewal date is tied to the renewal date on the professional teaching certificate.

If an individual does not hold a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 3, but does hold an Educational Leader Level 2 endorsement, then the renewal date is tied to the renewal data that is in use for the previous Educational Leader endorsement.

If an individual holds neither a Louisiana Professional Teaching Certificate Level 3, nor an Educational Leader Level 2 endorsement, then the renewal time period begins with the date of issue of the Educational Leader Level 3 endorsement. Teacher Leader Endorsement (OPTIONAL) 1. As part of the educational leadership certification structure, there is an option for a teacher to become certified as a

Teacher Leader. 2. Valid Type B, Level 2, or higher Louisiana teaching certificate; 3. Completion of a state-approved Teacher Leader Institute that requires, at minimum, the equivalent of six (6)

graduate hours, or 90 contact hours, including a combination of face-to-face and field-based professional development activities that a. may include the use of a cohort approach; b. provides support from and monitoring by current outstanding administrators serving as mentors and/or

facilitators; c. includes an electronic component (on-line and/or compressed video) to ensure each participant’s access to key

resources and to build a statewide network of qualified administrator candidates that could include the development of cohorts; and

d. requires the development and presentation of a culminating portfolio that provides evidence that knowledge gained and skills acquired are aligned with national and state leader standards.

4. To renew the Teacher Leader Endorsement every five (5) years, a teacher leader must complete a minimum of 150 continuing learning units of professional development that are consistent with the leader’s Individual Professional Growth Plan (IPGP).

Supervisors of School Libraries 1. Type A or Level 3 Louisiana certificate authorizing school library service; 2. Five (5) or more years of successful experience as a school librarian; 3. Master’s degree in library science from a regionally accredited institution, including twelve (12) semester hours of

graduate training in library science and a minimum of twenty-one (21) semester hours of undergraduate credit in library science.

Supervisor of Parish/City Materials and/or Media Centers 1. Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate; 2. Advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution; 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate course work in non-book media:

a. Utilization of audiovisual materials – three (3) semester hours b. Media design and production – three (3) semester hours c. Administration of media programs - three (3) semester hours d. Six (6) semester hours of electives from courses such as photography, educational television, programmed

instruction, media research, advanced production techniques, and communication theory

Counselor K-12 1. Valid teaching certificate; 2. Master's degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited institution, or a master's degree with the

equivalent hours and courses required for a master's degree in school counseling; 3. Graduate training must include twenty-four (24) semester hours of professional courses distributed so that at least

one course will be taken in each of the basic areas listed below: a. Principles and Administration of School Counseling Programs b. Career and Lifestyle Development c. Individual Appraisal d. Counseling Theory and Practice e. Group Processes f. Human Growth and Development g. Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling h. Supervised Practicum in a School Setting

4. Renewal Guidelines: If certificate holder allows a period of five (5) consecutive calendar years to pass in which he/she is not a regularly employed educator for at least one (1) semester [90 consecutive days], the certificate lapses for disuse. To reinstate a lapsed certificate, the holder must present evidence that he/she earned six (6) semester hours of credit in state-approved courses during the five-year period immediately preceding request for reinstatement (see Appendix C).

5. Professional Counselor in the School Setting: Applicant must meet the above requirements for counselor in a school setting and hold current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana (LPC), in accordance with Act 892 L.S. 1987 et seq.

Reading Specialist 1. The applicant must hold a valid Type B or Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate. 2. The applicant must hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution. 3. Included in or beyond the advanced degree of study must be twelve (12) graduate hours of course work in

reading education, including: a. Foundations or survey of reading instructions, three (3) semester hours a. Diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties,

including a testing/ tutorial practicum under the supervision of qualified personnel, six (6 )semester hours

c. Reading in the content areas, three (3) semester hours

Reading Specialist Certification will be valid for teaching and/or supervision of reading in grades 1-12.

Revised 9/11/08

ACCEPTABLE COURSES FOR CERTIFICATION

This list is a guide created by the Certification Office to aid in determining what coursework would be allowed to add-on areas of certification as well as for determining “Highly Qualified” status. The compilation of this list is based on prescribed coursework required in Louisiana university degree programs. **This list is to be used as a guide only, and is by no means a comprehensive listing of coursework that may be acceptable. **

Social Studies: Economics Sociology History Geography Political Science Philosophy (3 hrs only) Psychology (3 hrs of non-educ psych only) Humanities (3 hrs only) Marketing: Marketing Merchandising Management Finance (3 hrs only) Economics (3 hrs only) Business Law (3 hrs only) Office Administration (3 hrs only) Computer Science (3 hrs only) Accounting (6 hrs only) Professional DE courses Speech: Speech/Com (oral, public, debate, etc.) Drama Theatre (set design, production, etc.) Broadcasting (including radio broadcasting) Television Production Media Production Voice Articulation Business Education Subjects: Marketing (3 hrs only) Management (6 hrs only) Accounting (9 hrs only) Comp Info Systems/Comp Literacy (6 hrs only) Business Law (3 hrs only) Finance (3 hrs only) Business Communications

Technology Education (Industrial Arts): Industry Welding Communications Drafting Computer Drafting Computer Science (3 hrs only) Metal Technology Electricity Transportation Power and Industry Construction Graphic Arts Manufacturing Professional IA Courses Journalism: Debate Photojournalism Public Speaking Mass Media (Writing) Interpersonal Communication Voice and Articulation Radio Production News Reporting, editing, and writing Oral Interpretation Broadcast Journalism Video Media Management General Science (any combo of these courses): Biology Zoology Microbiology Chemistry Earth Science Physics Geology Physical Science Botany

Agriculture: Animal Science Plant Science Agricultural Science Dairy Science Farm Management Non-farm Agricultural Business Economics (Agricultural) Agronomy Agricultural Engineering Business Marketing Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Equine Science Bovine Science English: English Reading (6 hrs only) Biology: General Biology Botany Zoology Microbiology Biochemistry Chemistry (9 hrs only) Chemistry: General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Quantitative Chemistry Biochemistry Physical Chemistry

Physics: General Physics Physical Science (6 hrs only) Environmental Science: Environmental Science Biology (12 hrs only) Chemistry (12 hrs only) Earth Science (12 hrs only) Family & Consumer Science: Clothing & Textiles Consumer Education Food/Nutrition Housing/Furnishings/Equipment Human Development Home Ec or Fam & Cons Science Math: Math coursework Earth Science: Earth Science Geology Oceanography Astronomy




Dear Prospective Louisiana Ancillary Teacher: We are pleased that you are interested in obtaining a Louisiana ancillary certificate. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining a Louisiana ancillary certificate. Ancillary Louisiana Certification

Louisiana offers ancillary certificates to applicants holding degrees or credentials in a specialized area. The guidelines for each type of ancillary certificate are included in this packet.

Application Process

All information should be mailed to: Division of Certification and Preparation, LA Department of Education, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064. The following items are required as part of a complete application packet:

1. Application for Ancillary Certificate form with all information provided 2. Official transcripts, if applicable (copies not acceptable) 3. Copy of licensure (if applicable) 4. Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate employing authority required to

provide evidence of successful experience for the ancillary certificate being requested 5. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed and dated by the

applicant 6. Certification Fee

Initial Certificate - $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana Department of Education)

Renewal of Certificate - $25.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana Department of Education). This renewal fee applies to all ancillary certificates with the exception of Artist certificates.

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana ancillary certificate to the applicant. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant specifying needed documentation.


♦ Employment: Contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school district(s) concerning employment opportunities. A Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net .

ANCILLARY CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PACKET

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, please contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

Revised 1/19/07

ANCILLARY CERTIFICATE TYPES

Revised 1/19/07

CERTIFICATION AREA DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Artist (Valid for one school session)

1. Verification from system that applicant will be employed to teach specific art area

2. Evidence of substantial professional recognition (e.g., letters from representatives of the arts community, gallery directors, art center directors, reporters)

3. Evidence of substantial artistic or creative accomplishments (e.g., newspaper articles, programs, playbills, published music scores, brochures ) Photos, slides and actual artwork are not acceptable

Art Therapist (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of an Art Therapy degree program from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of registration from American Art Therapy Association 3. Verification of pre-clinical experience

Audiologist-Provisional (Valid 3 years – nonrenewable)

1. Official transcripts showing a master’s degree in audiology earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Verification that applicant will work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist

Audiologist-Qualified (Valid as long as holder maintains a current LA Audiologist license)

1. Official transcripts showing a master’s degree in audiology earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of current Louisiana licensure as an Audiologist Child Nutrition Program Supervisor (Food Service) (Valid for life with continuous service)

1. Master’s degree in Home Economics, Family & Consumer Sciences, Institutional Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Business Administration, Food Technology or Public Health Nutrition earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Three years of experience in home economics, family & consumer science, or quantity food management.

3. Twenty-one (21) semester hours (See Bulletin 746 for full list of coursework)

Child Nutrition Program Supervisor (Nutrition) (Valid for life with continuous service)

1. Master’s degree in Home Economics, Family & Consumer Sciences, Institutional Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Business Administration, Food Technology or Public Health Nutrition earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Three years of experience in home economics, family & consumer science, or quantity food management

3. Forty-two (42) semester hours (See Bulletin 746 for full list of coursework)

Child Nutrition Program Supervisor Provisional (Nutrition or Food Service) (Valid for school year; renewable annually)

1. Special certificate can be issued to an applicant serving in this capacity with the understanding that six (6) semester hours are completed each year for renewal

Child Search Coordinator (Valid as long as ancillary certificate remains valid)

1. Must hold valid ancillary certificate for social worker, speech therapist, school psychologist, speech pathologist, or guidance counselor

2. Master’s degree earned at a regionally accredited college or university 3. At least six (6) semester hours in special education coursework 4. Three years of experience in certified area

Dance Therapist (Bachelor’s) (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcript showing the completion of a degree in Dance Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Official transcripts showing the completion of two (2) semesters of a practicum completed in both a clinical and school setting

3. Copy of registration by the American Dance Therapy Association Dance Therapist (Master’s) (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of a master’s degree in Dance Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of registration by the American Dance Therapy Association

Family and Consumer Science (Occupational Programs) (Valid for three years; renewable)

1. Bachelor’s degree in subject area of Family and Consumer Science earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Twelve (12) semester hours in professional education courses, to include the organization and administration of Family and Consumer Sciences occupational programs

3. Two thousand (2000) hours of work experience in the occupational area Junior ROTC (Valid for five (5) years; renewable upon request of the Louisiana employing authority.)

1. Retirement from active duty in the retired grades of E-6 through E-9, WO-1 through CWO-5, 03 though 06; and

2. Official Recommendation by appropriate branch of the military service with certification by the appropriate Department of defense.

Music Therapist (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcript showing the completion of a degree in Music Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of registration by the National Association of Music Therapy, Inc. 3. Verification of pre-clinical experience

Nonpublic Montessori (Valid for life with continuous service)

1. Diploma indicating the completion of an approved Montessori training program

Occupational Therapist-Provisional (Valid 2 years -nonrenewable)

1. Copy of Louisiana Temporary Occupational Therapist License

Occupational Therapist- Qualified (Valid 5 Years – renewable)

1. Copy of Valid Louisiana Occupational Therapist License 2. Verification of two years of experience as a occupational therapist

Physical Therapist- Provisional (Valid 2 years – nonrenewable)

1. Copy of Louisiana Temporary Physical Therapist License

Physical Therapist- Qualified (Valid 5 Years – renewable)

1. Copy of Valid Louisiana Physical Therapist License 2. Verification of two years of experience as a occupational therapist

Recreation Therapist (Bachelor’s) (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of Introduction to the Exceptional Child-three semester hours and Psychology of the Exceptional Child-three semester hours

2. Copy of registration by the National Therapeutic Society Recreation Therapist (Master’s) (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of a Recreation Therapy Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Official transcripts showing the completion of Introduction to the Exceptional Child-three semester hours and Psychology of the Exceptional Child-three semester hours

3. Copy of registration by the National Therapeutic Society 4. Verification of pre-clinical experience

School Counselor (Valid for three-years – renewable)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Completion of coursework required for school counselor 3. Counseling practicum completed in a school setting

School Librarian (Valid for five years – renewable)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of a master’s degree in library science.

2. Passing score on PRAXIS 0310 Library Media Specialist exam. School Nurse- Type C (Valid 3 years – renewable)

1. Copy of current Louisiana registered nurse license 2. Verification of two years of service as a registered nurse

School Nurse- Type B (Valid 5 years – renewable)

1. Official transcripts showing six (6) semester hours of nursing or health related courses earned at a regionally accredited college or university (If individual already has degree in nursing or health related area, the six (6) hours are not required.)

2. Completed Experience Verification Form verifying three years service as a Type C School Nurse

3. Copy of current Louisiana registered nurse license School Nurse- Type A (Valid for life with continuous service)

1. Official transcripts of baccalaureate degree in nursing or health related area earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Completed Experience Verification Form verifying five years service as a Type B School Nurse

3. Copy of current Louisiana registered nurse license

Revised 1/19/07

School Psychologist- Provisional (Valid 1 year, renewable once)

1. Official transcript showing the completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

2. Letter from director of training program verifying completion of sixty (60) required semester hours, with the exception of the internship

School Psychologist- Level B (Valid 5 years)

1. Official transcript showing the completion of a master's or specialist degree in School Psychology, including an internship earned at a regionally accredited college or university

School Psychologist- Level A (Valid 5 years)

1. Official transcript showing the completion of a doctorate degree in school psychology, including an internship earned at a regionally accredited college or university

School Psychology- Supervisor (Valid as long as certificate is valid)

1. Valid Type A or B school psychologist certificate 2. Verification of three years of supervised experience as a school

psychologist; two years must have been in Louisiana Social Worker- Provisional (Valid 3 years - nonrenewable)

1. Official transcripts indicating master's degree in social work earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of Louisiana Provisional Graduate Social Worker Certificate and verification that applicant will work under Licensed Social Worker

Social Worker- Qualified (Valid as long as individual holds a current license)

1. Official transcripts showing the completion of a master’s degree in social work earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of Louisiana Graduate Social Worker Certificate or Clinical Social Worker License

3. Verification of experience in a social worker setting Speech Pathologist Assistant (Valid for three years)

1. Official transcripts showing the minimum of a bachelor’s degree in speech/language pathology earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Verification of 100 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum either in the form of licensure, letter from program director, or a copy of a Louisiana provisional speech pathologist license

Speech Pathologist (Provisional) (Valid for three years; nonrenewable)

1. Master’s degree in speech pathology earned at a regionally accredited college or university

Speech Pathologist (Qualified) (Valid as long as individual holds a current license)

1. Master’s degree in speech pathology earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of current Louisiana licensure as a Speech Pathologist Speech Therapist (Valid 3 years)

1. Official transcripts showing master’s degree in speech communication disorders earned at a regionally accredited college or university

2. Copy of American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) license or letter from the director of an ASHA approved training program verifying that all requirements have been met, with the possible exception of the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) year

Talented (Valid as long as individual remains in same system)

1. Verification from system that applicant will be employed to teach specific talented area

2. Verification of a minimum of one year of working with students in the specific arts area at the specific level.

3. Master’s degree in Music, Art, or Theatre earned at a regionally accredited college or university

-or- 4. Verification of substantial artistic or creative accomplishment over an

extended period of time (e.g., copies of newspaper articles, programs, brochures, playbills, published music, magazine articles, catalogs, letters from peers) Photos, slides, and/or actual art work are not acceptable.

Revised 1/19/07


_____ Initial Ancillary Certificate _____ Renewal of Ancillary Certificate


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Degree(s) Earned Institution(s) Date Degree(s) Earned

REQUESTED CERTIFICATE (Please check appropriate box) Artist Family & Consumer Science (Occ) School Social Worker Artist: Art Provisional Artist: Creative Writing Junior ROTC Artist: Dance School Librarian Qualified Artist: Drama Artist: Music School Nurse Artist Visual Arts School Nurse-Type C Talented School Nurse-Type B Talented: Music Audiologist School Nurse-Type A Talented: Theatre Provisional Talented: Visual Arts Qualified Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant Therapists Child Nutrition Program Supervisor Speech Pathologist Art Therapist Food Service Provisional Dance Therapist Nutrition Qualified Music Therapist One-Year Provisional Occupational Therapist School Psychologist Physical Therapist Child Search Coordinator Level A Recreation Therapist Level B Speech Therapist Counselor K-12 Provisional Supervisor Montessori

Revised 1/19/07

Social Security Number ________ - _______ - ________ Date of Birth __________ _____ Name of Applicant:_________________________________________________________________ ____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Phone: Home: (____)__________ Work: (____)___________ Parish of Residence: _________________

ANCILLARY APPLICATION

Signature of Applicant: ________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Employing School or District: __________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Employing School/School District: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ The signature of the employing school or school district may be required for a Renewal or a Higher Level Certificate.

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Certification and Preparation

EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM

PLEASE CHECK CATEGORY THAT APPLIES TO APPLICATION:

____ Higher Level Certificate1 ____ Administrative Experience ____ Out-of-State PRAXIS Exclusion2

____ Student Teaching/Internship Waiver ____ Verification of Experience for Ancillary Area


Louisiana Certificate Type/Number: ______________ Social Security Number: _________ - _______ - _________

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: ____________________________________________________ Home Phone #: (_______) ____________ (Street) (City/State) (Zip Code)

Type of School PARISH/

DISTRICT/ COUNTY

NAME OF SCHOOL Public

SchoolPrivate School

Grade

Level(s)Taught

Subject(s)

Taught

School Year(s) Taught

POSITION (teacher, principal,

etc.) -

-

-

-

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1 Higher Request: If this form is being submitted for a higher level certificate, it must be submitted directly from the Louisiana employing school system.

2 Out-of-State Exclusion: I certify that the experience as listed above was successful, complete, and correct according to the official records on file in the Louisiana public school system providing this verification of employment. The above individual will be re-employed by this system for the next school year in accordance with the out-of-state certification policy.

TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE EXPERIENCE CORRECTLY LISTED ABOVE WAS SUCCESSFUL.

ORIGINAL SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYING AUTHORITY

TITLE AND DISTRICT OF EMPLOYING AUTHORITY

ORIGINAL SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE

For certification use only: Teacher Assessment Completed: Yes_____ No ____

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Social Security Number: ________ - ______ -_______



Please Check YES NO

1. Have you ever had any professional license/certificate denied, suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered? If YES, in which state?____________________________

2. Are you currently being reviewed or investigated for purposes of such action as stated in #1 or is such action pending? If YES, in which state?_____________________________




State of Conviction: _____ Court Jurisdiction of Conviction: ___________________

4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following: a. Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child.


5. Have you ever been granted a pardon for any offense as stated in #3 or #4?


I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teaching certificate.


Revised 1/19/07

Revised 10/29/07



Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education (CTTIE)

Louisiana offers CTTIE certificates that authorize employment of instructors of Secondary Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education classes. (It does not apply to Technology Education). The instructors must qualify under CTTIE hiring conditions and fulfill renewal guidelines to be issued another certificate. The CTTIE-1 is an entry level certificate that is valid for one year and may be renewed annually for a maximum of five years while the holder completes the required coursework. Three semester hours in professional CTTIE hours must be earned each year until a minimum of 15 semester hours has been completed by those with no degree; 12 semester hours by those with an associate degree; 9 semester hours by those with a bachelor’s or higher degree; and 3 semester hours by those with a valid Louisiana teaching certificate and three years of successful teaching experience. A CTTIE-1 certificate may be converted to a CTTIE-2 certificate upon request once the required hours have been earned. The CTTIE-2 is valid for five years and renewable by completing 150 continuing learning units (CLUs).

Application Process


1. Application for Initial CTTIE Certificate with all information provided 2. Copy of high school diploma or official college transcripts 3. Work Experience Verification Form with documentation attached (e.g., letter from

employer, W2, tax returns, etc.) 4. Copy of licensure, registry or certification (if applicable) 5. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant 6. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education ♦ When your completed application has been received by the Division of Certification and

Preparation, it will be forwarded to Career and Technical Education to make a determination regarding your eligibility for a Louisiana Secondary CTTIE certificate. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed; incomplete applications will be returned to the employing school system or agency with needed documentation specified.



INITIAL APPLICATION for CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRADE & INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (CTTIE) TEACHING CERTIFICATE

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NAME:___________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married Name)

PHONE NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (Zip Code) HIGH SCHOOL/GED DIPLOMA:______________________________________________________

(School/Location) (Year)

DEGREE(S) HELD:_________________________________________________________________ (Degree(s) Held) (College/University) (Year)

National/State Licensure/Registry/Certification Held Type:_____________________________________ Number: ________________________ Issuing Agency/Board:_______________________ Expiration Date: __________________

Check the appropriate program area for which you are applying. Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education Program Area: Health Professions/Related Health Fields Program Area: Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)

EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT NAME OF SCHOOL or AGENCY:

PARISH:

SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYING AUTHORITY The applicant’s full-time work experience has been verified and does meet the certification experience requirement for the career and technical field for which the applicant has been employed to teach in this city/parish school system/agency.

DATE

SIGNATURE OF TEACHER APPLICANT I verify that I understand and meet all requirements for a CTTIE certificate and will follow prescribed renewal guidelines.

DATE

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: SIGNATURE OF LA DEPT OF EDUCATION – DIVISION OF FAMILY, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION According to the certification standards in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, Bulletin 746, the above named individual is eligible to teach in the area for which he/she has been hired.

DATE

INITIAL APPLICATION for CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (CTTIE-1) CERTIFICATE

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List all full-time non-teaching work experience at the journeyman level beginning with present employer first. Please attach documentation that will verify your work experience (e.g., W2, tax returns, letter from employer).

Name of Employer From

(Month/Year)To

(Month/Year)Explanation of Duties

List Teaching Experience In The Section Below. Educational Institution

From (Month/Year)

To (Month/Year)

Subject Taught and/or Type of Class

I certify that the information and documentation contained in my application required for certification in Louisiana are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and belief and hereby authorize and direct the producer of any test I have taken as required by law and college and/or university officials and all former employers to release information regarding my scores, grades or employment to the Louisiana Department of Education upon its request for the purpose of verifying the information and documentation contained in this application and packet to determine eligibility for certification in Louisiana. Signature of Applicant ___________________ Date ________________

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

RENEWAL / UPGRADE GUIDELINES 1. Completion of CTTIE courses is required of each secondary career and technical teacher, regardless of work

experience or educational background. These courses are designed to provide a wider knowledge of career and technical trade and industrial education teaching pedagogy and to prepare for teaching a specific career and technical subject. In order to renew the CTTIE-1 certificate and upgrade to a CTTIE-2 certificate, at least three (3) semester hours of CTTIE course work must be earned annually. The CTTIE-2 is valid for five years and renewable by completing 150 continuing learning units (CLUs). After June 30, 2006, VTIE, CTTIE certificate holders who are completing the required hours will be converted to five (5) year CTTIE-2 certificates.

The career and technical teacher with the educational credentials listed below will be required to complete the following number of hours of CTTIE course work for a CTTIE-2 certificate:

♦ GED, High School Diploma Fifteen (15) semester hours ♦ Associate Degree Twelve (12) semester hours ♦ Bachelor’s Degree Nine (9) semester hours ♦ Valid LA teaching certificate (Type A, B, Three (3) semester hours

C, Level 1, 2, 3 or OS) and three years of successful teaching experience

2. The CTTIE coursework required to renew/upgrade secondary career and technical certification may be taken from the following list of approved college courses:

New Instructor Workshop – (mandatory for all instructors who do not hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate and do not have three years of successful teaching experience)

Foundations of Vocational Technical Education Preparation of Vocational Technical Education Instructional Materials Management of the Vocational Technical Education Classroom(s)/Laboratory(ies) Occupational Safety and Health Testing and Evaluation in Vocational Technical Education Teaching Special Needs Students in Vocational Technical Education Methods of Teaching Vocational Technical Education Occupational Analysis and Course Development Ethics and Diversity in the Workplace/Classroom Computer Technology in the Classroom

3. The schools offering the CTTIE certification courses are:

4. To renew or upgrade the VTIE, CTTIE, CTTIE-1 or 2 certificates, submit the following to the Louisiana Department of Education:

♦ Completed Renew/Upgrade Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education Application ♦ Updated official transcript of CTTIE courses earned ♦ Professional Conduct Form ♦ To add-on another CTTIE area to an existing certificate, provide written documentation (W2, tax returns, letter from employer) verifying appropriate years of experience.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Louisiana Technical College System

Dr. Shelton Houston, Dept. Head Dept. of Industrial Technology College of Engineering P. O. Box 42972 Lafayette, LA 70504-2972 Telephone (337) 482-6968 FAX (337) 482-6661 Contact: Dr. Herbert Hebert

Baton Rouge Campus 3250 N. Acadian Thruway E. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Telephone (225) 359-9204 FAX (225) 359-9306 Contact: Lynn Hitchcock, Dean of

Instruction

Sowela Campus

Dr. Clarence Hughes, Director of Occupational Education LTC-Sowela Campus P. O. Box 16950 Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 Telephone (337) 491-2698 FAX (337) 491-2135

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CERTIFICATION AND PREPARATION PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK




________ - ______ -_______



Please Check

YES NO










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“An Equal Opportunity Employer”

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RENEW or UPGRADE APPLICATION

CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (CTTIE) CERTIFICATE

Renewal / Upgrade of a CTTIE Certificate The CTTIE or CTTIE-1 certificate may be renewed annually for a maximum of five years while the holder completes required coursework. Three semester hours in professional CTTIE hours must be earned each year until a minimum of 15 semester hours has been completed by those with no degree; 12 semester hours by those with an associate degree; 9 semester hours by those with a bachelor’s or higher degree; and 3 semester hours by those with a valid Louisiana teaching certificate and three years of successful teaching experience. A CTTIE-1 certificate may be converted to a CTTIE-2 certificate upon request once the required hours have been earned. After June 30, 2006, VTIE, CTTIE certificate holders who are completing the required hours will be converted to five (5) year CTTIE-2 certificates. Evidence of an official transcript must be provided showing the appropriate semester hours earned from the approved list of CTTIE courses. Application Process The following items are required as part of a complete application packet:

1. Application for Renewal or Upgrade of CTTIE Certificate with all information provided; 2. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant; 3. Official updated transcripts (copies and grade reports are not acceptable) 4. Updated copy of licensure, registry or certification (if applicable) 5. No fee is required for the renewal of a VTIE, CTTIE or CTTIE-1 Certificate. 6. A $25.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education) is required for the following: • Upgrading a VTIE, CTTIE or CTTIE-1 certificate to a five-year CTTIE-2 certificate;

Include verification of three years of successful teaching experience if a holder of a valid Louisiana Type C or Level 1 teaching certificate.

• Renewing a five-year CTTIE-2 certificate • Adding another career and technical area to an existing certificate

When the complete application packet is received, a determination will be made regarding applicant’s eligibility for a renewal or upgrade of the CTTIE Certificate. If additional information is required at that time, applicant will be advised. Additional Information ♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, one should contact the

Division of Certification Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.

Revised 10/29/07


P. O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9064

Please check the appropriate box below:

Renewal of VTIE, CTTIE or CTTIE-1 Certificate (Attach current official transcript showing 3 semester hours earned.) Upgrade to five-year CTTIE-2 Certificate (Attach current official transcript of completed hours and $25.00 fee.) Add the following career and technical area to my certificate __________________ (Attach documentation of appropriate work experience and $25.00 fee.) Renewal of five-year CTTIE-2 Certificate (Attach Continuing Learning Units of Professional Development Form signed by Applicant and Employing School District.)

__________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Applicant Date


RENEW OR UPGRADE APPLICATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (CTTIE) CERTIFICATE


District Name: __________________________ School/Agency Name: _______________ _ Address of School/Agency: ________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married) SS#:_______-_______-________ CTTIE Certificate Number: _______________ CTTIE Teaching Area(s):

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Please Check

YES NO







Specify the Offense: _______________________ Date of Offense: __________

State and Parish/County of Conviction: _____________________________________



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Dear Applicant:

We are pleased that you are interested in making a change or upgrade to your Louisiana teaching certificate. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining an updated Louisiana teaching certificate.

Louisiana allows applicants to add degrees, request name changes, add teaching endorsements, receive higher certificates, receive duplicate certificates, extend certificates, reinstate certificates, and request evaluations. When a complete application is received, a determination will be made regarding the requested action. If additional information is needed or a deficiency exists, you will be notified in writing.

Changing a Name on a Certificate

To request a change of name on a certificate, submit a completed application, a copy of marriage license or document of legal name change, and professional conduct form. A $25.00 certification fee is required.

Receiving a Duplicate Certificate

To request a duplicate certificate, submit a completed application and professional conduct form. A $10.00 certification fee is required.

Adding a Degree(s) to a Certificate

To request the addition of a degree(s) to a certificate, submit an official transcript, completed application, and professional conduct form. Any request for a +30 endorsement must include verification of all excess graduate coursework earned during the master’s degree program. This verification must come from the dean of the graduate school. A $25.00 fee is required.

Extending or Renewing a Type C, Level 1, Type B, Level 2, Type A, Level 3 or Nonpublic* Type B*, Level 2*, Type A*, or Level 3* Certificates

An expired Type C or Level 1 certificate may be renewed for one additional three-year period upon the request of a Louisiana employing authority. However, if the holder of a Type C, B, A, or Level 1, Nonpublic* Level 2* or 3* certificate has not been employed as the teacher of record for at least one semester during a period of five years, his/her certificate can be reinstated only upon the presentation of six semester hours of credit earned at a regionally accredited institution. Such credit hours shall be resident, extension, or correspondence credit in courses approved by the Division of Certification and Preparation or a dean of a Louisiana college of education. The six semester credit hours of extension must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding reinstatement. To request the extension or reinstatement of a certificate, submit an official transcript (when applicable), completed application and professional conduct form. A $25.00 fee is required.

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION CHANGE AND/OR ACTION

Level 2 and Level 3 teachers must complete 150 clock hours of professional development over a five-year time period in order to have a Level 2 or 3 Professional License renewed. A professional certificate will lapse (a) for disuse if the holder thereof allows a period of five consecutive calendar years to pass in which he/she is not employed as the teacher of record for at least one semester [90 consecutive days], or (b) if the holder fails to complete the required number of professional development hours during his/her employ. Reinstatement of a lapsed certificate shall be made only upon evidence that the holder has earned six semester hours of resident, extension, or correspondence credit in courses approved by the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education or a dean of a Louisiana college of education. The six semester credit hours of extension must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding reinstatement. To request the extension or reinstatement of a certificate, submit an official transcript (when applicable), completed application and professional conduct form. A $25.00 fee is required.

Requesting a Higher Type B, A, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 Certificate

Teachers with a Type C certificate must complete the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program and teach for three years in the certified area to receive a Type B Certificate. Teachers with a Type C or Type B Certificate are eligible for a Type A Certificate if they hold a master’s degree, teach for five years, and complete the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program. To request a higher level certificate, submit an official transcript (when applicable), completed application, completed experience verification form, and professional conduct form. A $25.00 fee is required.

Teachers with a Level 1 Professional Certificate must complete the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program and teach for three years in the certified area to receive a Level 2 Professional Certificate. Teachers with a Level 1 or Level 2 certificate are eligible for a Level 3 certificate if they hold a master’s degree, teach for five years in the certified area, and complete the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment Program. To request a higher level certificate, submit an official transcript (when applicable), completed application, completed experience verification form, and professional conduct form. A $25.00 fee is required.

Evaluation and/or Addition of Endorsements

To have additional teaching and/or administrative endorsements added to a teaching certificate, teachers should submit official transcripts and PRAXIS scores (if applicable), completed application, and professional conduct form. The required certification fee of $25.00 will allow this office to perform two evaluations and/or unlimited additions to the existing certificate. These evaluations and/or additions must be requested at the time of submission.

Verification of Educational Leadership Experience

Three alternate paths are available to individuals seeking Educational Leader Level 1 certification. Alternate path 2 is for persons who already hold a master’s degree in education and are seeking to add Educational Leader Level 1 certification to a valid teaching certificate. Eligibility requirements include the following: a)hold or be eligible to hold a valid LA Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate and three years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification; b) have previously completed a graduate degree program in education from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; c) have a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in accordance with state requirements; and d) provide documented evidence of 240 clock hours or more of leadership experiences at the school and/or district level. A list of acceptable leadership experiences is provided within this packet. The applicant must utilize the options on this list in reporting his/her experiences on the Leadership Experience Verification Form provided. For each experience, the applicant must provide a brief description of the specific experience (using the form provided, not to exceed one page) and provide a letter of recommendation or artifact that speaks directly to that activity. The completed forms and artifacts and/or letters of recommendation must be submitted along with this application packet.

Application Process

All information should be mailed to: Division of Certification and Preparation, LA Department of Education, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064. The following items are required as a part of a complete application packet:

1. Application for Change and/or Action form with all information provided 2. Official transcript-if applicable (copies not acceptable) 3. Copy of marriage license (if applicable) 4. Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate employing authority verify teaching

experience (if applicable) 5. Special Education Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate special

education supervisor as well as the appropriate employing authority (if applicable) 6. Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate employing authority verifying

administrative/supervisory experience (if applicable) 7. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed and dated by the

applicant; 8. Non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education). All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the materials are received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of processing the requested action. We regret that we are unable to process application packets that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete packets will be returned to the employing school district or the applicant requesting the change on the certificate, identifying needed documentation to complete application. All paperwork that is submitted during an office business day will be dated and scheduled for processing with that daily correspondence.

Additional Information ♦ Employment: Contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school district(s)

concerning employment opportunities. A Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net .

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, please contact your employing school district or the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721), or email [email protected] for assistance.



Check or List All That Apply

Name Change: (name to be added or deleted)

Added: (must include marriage license, birth certificate or court document showing name change)

Name to be added:

Deleted: (birth names cannot be removed without birth certificate or court document showing name change)

Married name to be deleted:

Addition of Degree(s):

Master’s Degree Master’s Plus 30 graduate hours Specialist Degree Doctorate Degree

Higher Certificate: (Applications for higher certificates must be sent directly from employing school system)

Level 1 Type B or A Level 2 or 3

Addition of the following Secondary area(s) to Secondary certificates based on PRAXIS/NTE scores:

1. 2.

Reinstatement of Certificate:

Reinstate Type C, B, A, Level 1, 2, 3, Nonpublic Type B*, A*, Level 2*, or 3* and CTTIE Certificates (Applicant must show evidence of six semester hours completed within the past five year period when there has been a five year break in service)

Reactivate Standard Certificate for One Year

Duplicate Certificate: Last College attended: Date of Graduation:

Extension of Certificate: Extend Type C or Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificate. (For teacher who has not been out of teaching for any five year period) Reactivate Standard Certificate for One Year

Evaluate for the following two (2) endorsement(s): 1. 2. Addition of the following area(s) or Endorsement(s): 1. 2.

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION CHANGE AND/OR ACTION

Louisiana Certificate Type/Number: ______________ Social Security Number: ________ - _______ - ________

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________ (First) (Middle) (Family) (Married)

Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Home Phone #: (______) _______________ (Street) (City/State) (Zip Code)

E-Mail Address: __________________________________________ Parish of Residence: ____________________________

Signature of Applicant: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Employing School or District: ___________________________________________________________

Signature of Employing School/School District: _________________________ Date: _____________



APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LEVEL 2 & 3, LEVEL 2* & 3* AND CTTIE LICENSES


NAME OF APPLICANT: (Including First, Maiden, and Married)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ________ / _______ / ________

DATE:

_______ / _______ / _______

ADDRESS: Street City State Zip

LA CERTIFICATE NOW HELD: Type:__________ Number:____________

CONTINUING LEARNING UNITS (CLUS) OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR UNIVERSITY CREDITS

Method used to fulfill CLUs: Number of CLUs Earned

College courses: Indicate the number of CLUs earned based upon the completion of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university (3 semester hours = 45 CLUs):

College Name: ___________________________________

Course(s) Completed:_____________________________________________________

School and/or District Professional Development:

Indicate the number of CLUs earned from participation in and completion of school and/or district level professional development activities.

State Department Professional Development: Indicate the number of CLUs earned from participation in and completion of state level professional development activities.

Other Providers: Indicate the number of CLUs earned from participation in and completion of professional development activities provided by entities other than colleges/universities, school districts or the State Department of Education.

National Board Certification = 150 CLUs: Submit copy of the NBC earned during the period of certificate validity

Total number of CLUs (must = 150)

If an industry certification is required for the course(s) being taught, I hereby certify that I have maintained my industry certification in addition to the CLU requirement and, I hereby apply for the license renewal for which I am qualified. Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________ Date: _____________ I hereby certify that all supporting records of CLU completion and college/university coursework completion are on file at the district office.

Signature of Employing District: _____________________________ Date: _____________




PLEASE CHECK CATEGORY THAT APPLIES TO APPLICATION: ____ Higher Level Certificate1 ____ Administrative Experience ____ Out-of-State PRAXIS Exclusion2



Louisiana Certificate Type/Number: __________ Social Security Number: ________ - _____ - ________

Name: ____________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____/____/____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: __________________________________________ Home Phone #: (_____) ____________ (Street) (City/State) (Zip Code)


DISTRICT/ COUNTY

NAME OF SCHOOL

Public School

Private School

Grade

Level(s)Taught

Subject(s)

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School Year(s)Taught

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM


For purposes of obtaining an Educational Leader Level 1 certificate through alternate pathway #2, the applicant must provide documented evidence of 240 clock hours of leadership experiences. The applicant must complete the chart below providing the leadership experience reference number (from the attached list), the explicit number of hours dedicated to each experience, the site at which the experience occurred, the name of the supervisor, and the signature of the supervisor. In addition, for each experience, the applicant must provide a brief description of the specific experience (using the form provided, not to exceed one page) and provide a letter of recommendation or artifact that speaks directly to that activity. The completed forms and artifacts and/or letters of recommendation must be submitted along with this application. A list of acceptable leadership experiences is provided on page 2 of this form; the applicant must utilize the options on this list in reporting his/her experiences.

Leadership Experience Ref #

Number of Hours

Site of Experience (include school, school district, city, & state)

Name of Supervisor (Please type or print)

Signature of Supervisor

If additional space is needed, please duplicate this sheet.

Original Signature of Current Employing Authority

Title and District of Employing Authority

Original Signature of Applicant Date

Louisiana Certificate Type/Number: ____________ Social Security Number: ______ - ______ - ______

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: __________________________________________ Home Phone #: (_______) ____________ (Street) (City/State) p Code)

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

Educational leadership experiences should provide leadership experiences at multiple levels (e.g. observation, participation, and leadership).

Reference Number

Description of Activity (including reference to ELCC Standard, LA Ed Leader Standard, SREB Critical Success Factor, as appropriate)

1. Shadowed principal for the day, recorded and correlated principal’s activities to the

Louisiana Standards for Educational Leaders; summarized and reflected on the principal’s activities based on a standard set of questions. (ELCC 1-6; LA 1-7)

2. Led an instructional committee that is part of a structured audit or re-examination with the potential re-crafting of a school’s vision or mission, perhaps in preparation for renewal of accreditation by a regional accreditation agency (e.g. SACS) or review by the state department of education. (ELCC 1; LA 1; CSF 1)

3. Led a district principals’ meeting and/or a state leadership conference and made a presentation on effective change practices. (ELCC 6; LA 4; CSF 8)

4. Led the development and scheduling of a special activity at the school. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 10)

5. Led the school leadership team in conducting and analyzing purchases to determine alignment with student needs. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 11)

6. Led the school’s preparation for a technical assistance visit by a comprehensive school reform group such as High Schools that Work, Making Middle Grades Work, Teacher Advancement Program. Worked with the school coordinator to assemble the needed documentation and develop the schedule. (ELCC 6; LA 7; CSF 1, 13)

7. Led a faculty study team in analyzing root causes of poor achievement in core areas such as literacy and numeracy; formulated and implemented a set of actions and assessed the results. (ELCC 2, 3; LA 2, 3; CSF 1,5)

8. Led a faculty study team in examining the effectiveness of lower level courses in advancing student achievement based on results; developed and implemented a plan of action for teaching these students at higher standards. (ELCC 5, 6; LA 4, 7; CSF 6)

9. Led the development of a school website or listserv discussion group devoted to sharing best practices among the faculty or communicating with the community. (ELCC 6; LA 7; CSF 6)

10. Led an articulation project with a feeder school in which the expectations to which the students were held in lower grades are shared with upper grade teachers, so that teachers can hold students to more rigorous expectations as they advance from grade to grade. (ELCC 6 ; LA 7; CSF 6)

11. Observed classrooms for evidence that faculty members have both high expectations for all students and provide consistent academic support to those who need it so they can be successful at an advanced level. Cite specific examples observed throughout the school. (ELCC 1; LA 1; CSF 1)

12. Observed classroom lessons with the principal and used the district’s observational documents and processes to participate in providing feedback to teachers about the extent to which their instruction is standards-based and engaging to students. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 3)

13. Led a professional development session on a new research-validated instructional strategy aligned with the school improvement plan. Follow up by coaching and providing feedback to a small group of teachers as they embed the new strategy into their instructional program. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 3)

14. Led a series of interviews with students focusing on their perceptions of the instructional strategies used by their teachers. Summarize conclusions for the principal. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 3)

15. Observed and interviewed staff development professionals to learn effective staff development strategies to train teachers. (ELCC 2; LA 5; CSF 9)

16. Participated in and critiqued the effective components of a professional development activity. (ELCC 2; LA 5; CSF 9)

17. Observed a teacher who makes excellent use of his/her time each period. (ELCC 2; LA

2; CSF 10) 18. Participated in a dialogue with students who are observed as not being actively involved

in the classroom. (ELCC 2; LA 2; CSF 4) 19. Observed teachers using various qualitative and quantitative observation techniques to

improve teaching skills. (ELCC 2; LA 2; CSF 2, 3, 5, 9) 20. Participated in clinical supervision cycle using qualitative and/or quantitative observation

techniques to improve student learning. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 2, 3, 5, 9) 21. Participated in designing a survey for teachers to identify the types of direct assistance

teachers desire from supervisors and from fellow teachers to support student learning, distributed the survey, collected and analyzed data. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 2, 3, 5, 9)

22. Participated in the development of a professional development workshop focused on research-based teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of students in your school. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 2, 3, 5, 9)

23. Participated in an interview of five teachers concerning a program innovation that is being proposed or introduced in your school; classify each teacher according to his or her stage of concern about the innovation. (ELCC 2; LA 2, 5; CSF 2, 3, 5, 9)

24. Led a student mentoring program to provide caring adult role models. (ELCC 1; LA 1; CSF 4)

25. Led and administered, analyzed and shared the results of a student satisfaction survey with appropriate groups. (ELCC 2, 5; LA 2, 7; CSF 4)

26. Led and designed a plan for teachers to share information gained at professional development meetings with appropriate members of the school staff. (ELCC 2; LA 2; CSF 3,5, 9)

27. Participated in the development of the master schedule. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 10) 28. Led an explanation of the master schedule to the administration and faculty. (ELCC 3;

LA 3; CSF 10) 29. Led preparation of a schedule that provides teams of teachers with common student

time together to give extra help to students failing to meet course standards. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 10)

30. Interviewed district-level fiscal personnel to learn how resources are acquired, allocated and inventoried. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 11)

31. Led a faculty development (department level; grade level or whole school) of a grant application. (ELCC 3; LA 3; CSF 11)

32. Led by chairing one of the school’s annual fundraisers. (ELCC 3 ; LA 3; CSF 11) 33. Served as a school curriculum coordinator, content leader, master teacher, etc. 34. Served as a mentor teacher 35. Served as a school assistant principal or principal 36. Served as a district coordinator, master teacher, content leader 37. Other (must be specific)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

This form must be completed for each leadership experience identified in the chart found on the Leadership Experience Verification Form. Leadership Experience Reference No: _________________ Number of Hours: _________________________________ Location/Site of Experience: _________________________________________ Briefly Describe the Leadership Experience (PLEASE TYPE YOUR EXPLANATION.) Description will vary depending on the particular activity/experience. The description should include such things as goals of the activity, outcomes of the activity, participants involved, lessons learned, and other pertinent information.

Remember that for each leadership experience, you must complete this description page and attach an artifact or letter of reference that speaks to the specific experience.



(Inclusion Experience Only) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK

NAME OF APPLICANT: (Including First, Family, and Married)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

________ - ______ - ________

DATE:

ADDRESS:

LA CERTIFICATE NOW HELD: TYPE: Number:

Area of Special Education Requested: ___________________________________________

Experience Requirements:

A. Three years of successful teaching experience in the pursued area of special education certification as verified by the special education supervisor/director and the employing authority.

OR B. At least one year of successful teaching experience in the pursued area of special education and two

years of successful teaching as a regular education teacher teaching exceptional children in the pursued area of certification. As a regular education teacher, the applicant must have had responsibility for the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Both the special education supervisor/director and the employing authority must verify this teaching experience.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE School Year School System Type of Class

- - -

RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM Indicate the number and types of exceptional children for whom the applicant had responsibility for the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Number and Types of Exceptional Children School Year

Those signing below certify that the information listed above is accurate:

______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Signature of Employing Authority

__________________________________ ____________________________ Signature of Director/Supervisor of Date Special Education

SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL AND SUBMITTED DIRECTLY BY THE CURRENT LOUISIANA EMPLOYING SCHOOL SYSTEM.









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4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following: a. Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child.


5. Have you ever been granted a pardon for any offense as stated in #3 or #4? If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teaching certificate. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:

§314. Extended Endorsement License (EEL) A. Extended Endorsement License (EEL)―issued for one school year, renewable annually,

and may be held a maximum of three years while the holder pursues certification in the content area of the license.

B. Eligibility Requirements―issued to an individual who meets the following requirements:

1. the individual holds a valid Louisiana teaching certificate of one of the following types: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Type A, Type B, Type C, OS; and

2. the individual has passed the current content area exam(s) appropriate for the content area in which the Extended Endorsement License is being requested; and,

3. the individual provides a detailed prescription that identifies any additional coursework or exams needed to complete the area/level certification endorsement and that is signed by the superintendent and the human resources director of the employing local education agency.

C. Renewal Requirements. Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of nine credit hours of coursework per year, applicable toward certification in the content area of the license.

1. If fewer than nine hours are required to complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken.

2. If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the individual must provide evidence of taking the required exams, a minimum of once per year.






REQUEST FOR EXTENDED ENDORSEMENT LICENSE

-TO BE SUBMITTED BY LOUISIANA EMPLOYING PUBLIC SCHOOL or DISTRICT- General Information


Extended Endorsement Licenses (EELs) are offered to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ teachers certified in the area of need. Individuals applying for an EEL must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate (Level 1, 2, 3, Type A, B, C, or OS), have a passing current PRAXIS content examination score (in the area(s) of application), and be teaching outside of their certification area.

Applicants will submit the appropriate Add-On Evaluation chart(s) available on www.teachlouisiana.net as a prescription/outline of coursework and/or to identify PRAXIS exam(s) required for certification in the area of the teaching assignment. The prescription/outline must be signed by the Superintendent and Human Resources Director of the employing local education agency.

Applicants must fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. Districts may request a maximum of two teaching areas. The EEL may be renewed annually for up to three years. Application Process

The following items are required as part of the application packet:

1. Complete Application for Initial EEL form with all information provided; 2. Complete Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed by the applicant; 3. Prescription/Outline of coursework and/or PRAXIS exam(s) required for add-on certification in

the area of the teaching assignment (use Add-On Evaluation chart available on www.teachlouisiana.net) signed by the Superintendent and the Human Resources Director of the employing local education agency;

4. $25.00 non-refundable certification fee (fee should be submitted in the form of a personal check or money order, made payable to Louisiana Department of Education). This fee is required for the initial EEL only;

5. Original PRAXIS content exam score card must be provided if the score does not appear on www.teachlouisiana.net.

Application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. The application packet will be reviewed upon receipt. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant with the missing parts identified.




SCHOOL SESSION _________ - __________

Subject area(s) to be taught (as listed in Bulletin 746): Grade Level:

1.

2.

A prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area of the teaching assignment will be enclosed with the initial Extended Endorsement License. The employing school district should give every applicant for an Extended Endorsement License a copy of the prescription/outline upon receipt of the certificate.

Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of nine credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification in the area(s) in which he/she is teaching. If fewer than nine hours are required to complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken. If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the individual must provide evidence of taking the required exams a minimum of once per year.

________________________________________ _________________ Signature of Human Resource Director Date ____________________________________________ ___________________ Signature of Principal or Superintendent Date __________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Applicant Date

APPLICATION for INITIAL EXTENDED ENDORSEMENT LICENSE

I hereby certify that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position herein above described. District can request EEL certificate only in the area(s) for which applicant has been hired.


District Name: ____________________ Name of School: __________________________________ Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married) Applicant’s Home Address: __________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Zip) Date of Birth: ____/____/____ SS#:______-_____-_______ Cert. Type and Number: ___________


Hiring Conditions and Renewal Guidelines A teacher may hold a one-year Extended Endorsement License, renewable annually, for a maximum of three years. Applicant Status: Conditions: Renewal Guidelines: Applicant holds a standard Louisiana teaching certificate. Type A, B, C, Level 1, 2, 3, or OS.

Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area. -And- Individual has passed the current PRAXIS content area exam(s) appropriate for the content area(s) being requested.

1. Teacher must submit a prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area(s) of the teaching assignment (use Add-On Evaluation chart available on www.teachlouisiana.net) signed by the Superintendent and the Human Resources Director of the employing local education agency; and

2. Successfully complete a minimum of nine credit hours per year of courses that lead toward certification requirements in the area(s) in which he/she is teaching.

NOTE: If fewer than nine hours are required to complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken; or

If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the individual must provide evidence of taking the required PRAXIS exams a minimum of once per year.






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Request for Renewal of the Extended Endorsement License

-TO BE SUBMITTED BY LOUISIANA EMPLOYING PUBLIC SCHOOL or DISTRICT-

General Information


Extended Endorsement Licenses (EELs) are offered to Louisiana employing public school systems that have not been able to employ teachers certified in the area of need. Individuals applying for an EEL must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate (Level 1, 2, 3, Type A, B, C, or OS), have a passing current PRAXIS content examination score (in the area(s) of application), and be teaching outside of their certification area. Applicants must fulfill renewal guidelines each year to be issued another certificate for the subsequent school year. Districts may request a maximum of two teaching areas. The EEL may be renewed annually for up to three years. Application Process

The following items are required as part of the application packet: 1. Complete Application Form for EEL Renewal with all information provided; 2. Complete Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed

by the applicant; 3. Official Transcript from a regionally accredited college or university showing

the completion of nine semester hours for certification or; 4. Original PRAXIS exam score card must be provided if the score do not appear

on www.teachlouisiana.net. Application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. The application packet will be reviewed upon receipt. Requests that are missing any of the required materials will not be processed. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant with the missing parts identified.

Additional Information ♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification



SCHOOL SESSION _________ - __________

Subject area(s) to be taught (as listed in Bulletin 746): Grade Level:

1.

2.

The employing district must submit an official transcript showing the completion of nine semester hours from the prescription/outline provided by the Office of Certification or submit the necessary PRAXIS Exams(s) for the area(s) of certification. The coursework must also be in the area(s) listed on the initial EEL certificate or the newly requested EEL area(s). Please check the appropriate box indicating which guidelines have been completed for renewal of EEL certificate: PRAXIS/NTE Score Report showing all required exam(s) attempted at least once per year or;

Official transcripts showing the completion of nine semester hours.

________________________________________ _________________ Signature of Human Resource Director Date ____________________________________________ ___________________ Signature of Principal or Superintendent Date __________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Applicant Date

Renewal Application Extended Endorsement License

I hereby certify that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for this position and that the applicant named above is the best qualified person for employment in the position herein above described. District can request EEL certificate only in the area(s) for which applicant has been hired.


District Name: ____________________ Name of School: __________________________________ Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden/Family) (Married) Applicant’s Home Address: __________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Zip) Date of Birth: / / SS#: - - Cert. Type and Number:

Extended Endorsement License (EEL) Hiring Conditions and Renewal Guidelines

A teacher may hold a one-year Extended Endorsement License, renewable annually, for a maximum of three years. Applicant Status: Conditions: Renewal Guidelines: Applicant holds a standard Louisiana teaching certificate. Type A, B, C, Level 1, 2, 3, or OS.

Individual holds a Louisiana teaching certificate, but is teaching outside of the certified area. -And- Individual has passed the current PRAXIS content area exam(s) appropriate for the content area(s) being requested.

1. Teacher must submit a prescription/outline of course work required for add-on certification in the area(s) of the teaching assignment (use Add-On Evaluation chart available on www.teachlouisiana.net) signed by the Superintendent and the Human Resources Director of the employing local education agency; and


NOTE: If fewer than nine hours are required to complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken; or

If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the individual must provide evidence of taking the required PRAXIS exams a minimum of once per year.







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Revised 6/22/04

Dear Prospective Louisiana Teacher: We are pleased that you are interested in obtaining a Louisiana certificate through the Foreign Associate Teacher Program. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining your Louisiana Foreign Language Special Certificate. Foreign Language Special Certificate PK-8 (FLES) Guidelines

Louisiana offers FLES certificates to applicants holding degrees and credentials from another country in a specialized language, elementary grades, or middle grades and who are participating in the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) Foreign Associate Teacher Program. A FLES certificate allows one to teach either foreign language or immersion classes at the elementary or middle school level. The Foreign Language Special PK – 8 Certificate is valid for three years. After three years, the FLES certificate may be renewed for one additional three-year period. Applicants who continue to be employed in a Louisiana public or private school after six years must meet the appropriate certification requirements to receive a Level I teaching certificate. Application Process

All information should be mailed to: Division of Certification and Preparation, LA Department of Education, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064.


1. Application form with all information provided 2. Copy of degree transcript indicating an earned bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent

preparation program in education from a foreign country or higher level degree. The status of the degree will be determined by the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Standards, Assessment, and Accountability. If the LDE staff cannot make a determination of degree equivalency, the candidate must have his/her credentials evaluated by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Office of International Education Services. In the case of an AACRAO evaluation the determination must include a course-by-course evaluation.

3. Copy of teaching certificate issued in applicant’s native country 4. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed and dated by the

applicant 5. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (fee should be submitted in the form of a personal

check or money order made payable to Louisiana Department of Education)

REQUEST FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SPECIAL PK – 8 CERTIFICATION

When your completed application package has been received by the Office of Teacher Certification, it will then be sent to David Beste or Terri Hammatt, World Language Director, Division of Student Standards, Assessment, and Accountability, to make a determination regarding your eligibility for a Louisiana Foreign Language Special PK – 8 Certificate.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these requirements or the certification process, please telephone or e-mail either the office of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490, 1-877-453-2721 (this is a toll free number for U.S. residents only), or Terri Hammatt, at (225) 342-3946, [email protected] or David Beste at (225) 342-3946, [email protected].


P. O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064

APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SPECIAL PK – 8 CERTIFICATION

Social Security Number: __ __ Date of Birth: Name

M / D / Y (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address (Street) (City) (Zip Code) Parish of Residence:

Certification Requested in: French _____ Spanish _____ (Check those that apply)

FLES Immersion _____ Elementary: PK - 5 _____ Elementary: PreK - 5 _____ Middle School: 6 - 8 _____ Middle School: 6 – 8 Math _____ Middle School: 6 – 8 Social Studies _____ Middle School: 6 – 8 Science _____ Middle School: 6 – 8 English/Language Arts Degree(s) Held: ___________________________________________________________________ Degree(s) Year Granted Institution Name: __________________________________________________________________ College/University Country Type of Certification held in native country: ________________________________________________________________________________ Type Subject/grade level(s) Issuance Date Experience: ____________________________________________________________________

Year(s) School ____________________________________________________________________________________

Year(s) School ____________________________________________________________________

Year(s) School

I certify that the above information is complete and correct according to the records on file in this office. _____________________________________ __________________ Terri Hammatt, World Language Director Date Division of Student Standards and Assessments







________ - ______ -_______



Please Check

YES NO


If YES, in which state?____________________________


If YES, in which state?_____________________________





4. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense that involves any of the following: a. Sexual or physical abuse of a minor child or other illegal conduct with a minor child. b. The possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drug as defined by Louisiana or

federal law.


If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:




Dear Prospective Louisiana Educator:

We are pleased that you are interested in obtaining a Louisiana teaching certificate. We are eager to work with qualified educators who hold valid teaching certificates from other countries. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining your Louisiana certificate. If you hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by one of the United States regional accrediting bodies, you should follow the guidelines of the out-of-state application packet. Certification Options The Louisiana Department of Education does not translate foreign credentials or evaluate transcripts from colleges and universities outside of the United States unless the institution is accredited by one of the U.S. regional accrediting agencies. Your records can be evaluated by a dean of education at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, and that dean can provide guidance toward the completion of a teacher education program. If your credentials are accepted as the equivalent of the teacher education program at that institution, the dean may recommend you for Louisiana certification when you have achieved the appropriate scores on the PRAXIS/National Teacher Examinations. Colleges/universities in Louisiana are not obligated to evaluate foreign credentials and/or transcripts. If a college/university within Louisiana chooses to evaluate a foreign transcript or credential for a candidate, the following procedure will apply.

1. The applicant shall submit the credentials to a regionally accredited institution for evaluation. If the institution is located in Louisiana, the Dean of the College of Education must recommend the applicant for certification based upon the requirements set forth in Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel. If the institution is located in another state/country, the guidelines prescribed for out-of-state applicants must be followed.

-OR-

2. You may choose to submit your credentials to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Office of International Education Services or World Education Services (WES). The applicant shall submit his/her credentials to (AACRAO) or (WES), for evaluation, at the following addresses:

AACRAO WES One Dupont Circle, NW Bowling Green Station Suite #520 P. O. Box 5087 Washington, D.C. 20036-1135 New York, NY 10274-5087 Phone: (202) 296-3359 Phone: (212) 966-6311 FAX (202) 872-8857 FAX: (212) 739-6100 http://www.aacrao.org/credential/ www.wes.org

The original evaluation from AACRAO or WES on Script Safe ® paper must be submitted to the Department of Education, Teacher Certification and Higher Education, and must include a statement verifying the comparability of the baccalaureate degree in the field of education with a course-by-course evaluation.

PACKET FOR APPLICANT HOLDING FOREIGN CREDENTIALS AND SEEKING LOUISIANA CERTIFICATION

Application Process All information should be mailed to:

Division of Certification and Preparation LA Department of Education

P. O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064

The following items are required as part of a complete application packet: 1. Foreign Application for Teaching Certificate form with all information provided 2. Official Evaluation from AACRAO or WES (copies not acceptable) 3. Institutional/Private Provider Recommendation form to be completed only if your foreign transcript has

been evaluated by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States 4. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and the completed form signed and dated by the

applicant 5. Original Praxis/NTE score report (if applicable) and 6. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana Department of

Education) All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana teaching certificate to the applicant. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant identifying needed documentation to complete the application. Additional Information

♦ Employment: For employment opportunities, contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school districts concerning employment opportunities. The Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net .

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, please contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 or 1-877-453-2721 (this is a toll free number for U.S. residents only) or email [email protected] for assistance.



Out-of-State Application for Teaching Certificate

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK Social Security No: _______ - ______ - _______ Date of Birth: ______/______/______ Name:_______________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address:_____________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Phone: Home: (_____)______________ Work: (_____)________________

Parish of Residence: __________________________________________________________ EDUCATION PROGRAM TYPE COMPLETED: Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program Alternate Post Baccalaureate Program

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Degree(s) Earned Institution(s) Date Degree(s) Earned

DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE (attach additional pages as needed)

Name(s) of School(s)

School Year(s)—Give Dates

Elem. Grade(s), High School Subject(s) Taught, or Supervisory/Admin. Service

NOTE: If you have not taught as a regular teacher within the past five years in an elementary or secondary school, you are required to complete six semester credits related to the teaching field(s) from a regionally accredited college/university. The credits must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application.

PRAXIS/NTE scores to be reported directly by ETS: _____ Yes _____ No

Applying for Out-of-State Exclusion from Louisiana _____ Yes _____ No Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program I certify that the information and documentation contained in my application required for certification in Louisiana are true and accurate to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief, and hereby authorize and direct the producer of any test I have taken as required by law and all college and/or university officials and all former employers to release information regarding my scores, grades, or employment to the Louisiana Department of Education upon its request, for the purpose of verifying the information and documentation contained in this application and packet to determine my eligibility for certification in Louisiana.

Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________

To be used by Certification Office Only: NASDTEC Clearinghouse Search: Yes ___ No___ Supervisor: ______________ Date:_______

Toll Free #: 1-877-453-2721 http://www.louisianaschools.net

INSTITUTION/PRIVATE PROVIDER RECOMMENDATION FORM

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO CANDIDATE. DO NOT FORWARD THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Applicant’s Name: _______________________________________ Social Security No.: _____-____-_____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married) Is the applicant eligible for a regular certificate (not temporary or provisional) based upon completion of an approved teacher education standard or alternate program? Yes _____ No _____

Indicate whether the teacher candidate completed a student teaching experience or an internship experience. Clearly identify the grades level(s) and subject(s) of the student teaching or internship.

Check one:

____ Candidate completed STUDENT TEACHING

____ Candidate completed INTERNSHIP

Check the grade level of Student Teaching or Internship experience:

____ Preschool/Kindergarten ____ Elementary Grades ____ Middle Grades ____ High School

Identify the subject(s) taught or indicate self-contained (all subjects): _________________________________________________________________________

If the internship or student teaching was in Special Education, identify the area of special education:

_________________________________________________________________________

Identify the curriculum in which the candidate completed his/her program, the date of completion, and the name of the institution or provider. The appropriate university or provider official must sign form. This form indicates that the above-named candidate graduated from or completed our approved teacher education program in: __________________________________________________ Date of Program Completion: __________________________________________________

Name of Institution/Provider: __________________________________________________ Signature of University/Provider Official: _________________________________________

LOUISIANA REQUIREMENTS—PRAXIS/NTE SCORES

PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TESTS “Paper Administrations” (Required for all Louisiana candidates to enter teacher preparation programs.)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST Test # Score Effective Date 0710 0720 0730

172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

0710 0720 0730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07

PPST:R – Pre-Professional Skills Test: Reading PPST:W – Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing PPST:M – Pre-Professional Skills Test: Mathematics

0710 0720 0730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10

PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TESTS “Computer Based Administrations” PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST Test # Score Effective Date


0711 0721 0731

319 316 315

Prior to1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07


5710 5720 5730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10

Core Battery Exams Communications Skills (CS) General Knowledge (GK) Professional Knowledge (PK)

0500 0510 0520

645 644 645

Prior to 9/1/99

Effective September 1, 2006 : An ACT composite score of 22 or a SAT combined verbal and math score of 1030 may be used in lieu of Praxis 1 PPST Exams by prospective teachers in Louisiana.

CONTENT AND PEDAGOGY REQUIREMENTS

Pedagogy: Principles of Learning & Teaching

Certification

Area

Name of Praxis Test

ContentExam Score PLT K-6

(#0522) PLT 5-9 (#0523)

PLT 7-12 (#0524)

Early Childhood PK-3 Elementary Content Knowledge (0014) Prior to 5/31/04 Effective 6/1/04

147 150

Prior to 6/1/04: PLT K-6 or ECE 0020; After 5/31/04: Early Childhood Education 0020 (Score 510) PROPOSED Effective Date 1/1/08: PLT Early Childhood 0521 (Score 172)

Grades 1-5 Elementary Content Knowledge (0014) Prior to 5/31/04 Effective 6/1/04

147 150

161 --- ---

Grades 4-8 Generic Middle School: Content Knowledge (0146) Effective 6/1/04, this exam not available for certification purposes; middle grades candidates required to pass one or more content specific middle grades exams.

150 --- 154 ---

Grades 4-8 Mathematics Middle School Mathematics (0069) 148 --- 154 --- Grades 4-8 Science

Middle School Science (0439) Prior to 5/31/2006 Effective 6/1/2006 Effective 6/1/2009

140 145 150

--- 154 ---

Grades 4-8 Social Studies Middle School Social Studies (0089) 149 --- 154 ---

Grades 4-8 English/Language Arts

Middle School English/Language Arts (0049) 160 --- 154 ---

GRADES 6-12 CERTIFICATION AREAS Score PLT 7-12 Agriculture Agriculture (0700) Effective 7/1/05 510 --- --- 161

Business Business Education (0100) Prior to 5/31/04 Effective 6/1/04

540 570

--- --- 161

English English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge (0041) Pedagogy (0043)

160 130

---

---

161 Family & Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics) Family & Consumer Sciences (0120) 510 --- --- 161 French French (0170) Prior to 5/31/04

French: Content Knowledge (0173) Effective 6/1/04 520 156

--- --- 161

German German (0180) Prior to 6/30/06 German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06

500 151

--- --- 161

Mathematics Mathematics (0060) Prior to 5/31/04 Mathematics: Content Knowledge (0061) Effective 6/1/04

Effective 6/1/07 Effective 6/1/10

550

125 130 135

--- --- 161

School Librarian Library Media Specialist (0310) 560 --- --- --- Social Studies Social Studies:

Content Knowledge (0081) Interpretation of Materials (0083)

149 152

---

---

161

Science Areas Biology Biology & General Science (0030) Prior to 6/30/05

Biology: Content Knowledge (0235) Effective 7/1/05 580 150

--- --- 161

Chemistry Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Prior to 6/30/06 Chemistry: Content Knowledge (0245) Effective 7/1/06

530 151

161

Earth Science None Available** 161 Environmental None Available** 161 General Science

General Science: Content Knowledge (0435) Effective 7/1/05 Biology & General Science (0030) Prior to 6/30/05 or Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Prior to 6/30/06

156

580 530

--- --- 161

Physics Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Prior to 6/30/06 Physics: Content Knowledge (0265) Effective 7/1/06

530 141

161

Spanish Spanish (0190) Prior to 5/31/04 Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191) Effective 6/1/04

540 160

--- --- 161

Speech Speech Communications (0220) Effective 7/1/05 575 --- --- 161 Technology Education (formerly Industrial Arts)

Technology Education (0050) Effective 7/1/05

600

--- --- 161

Computer Science, Journalism Latin, Marketing (formerly Distributive Education)

At this time, a content area exam is not required for certification in Louisiana.

--- --- --- 161

**At this time, a content area exam is not required for certification in Louisiana.

ALL-LEVEL K-12 CERTIFICATION AREAS Score PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12 Grades K-12 Art Art: Content Knowledge (0133) Effective 7/1/05 155 161 or 154 or 161 Grades K-12 Dance None Available** --- 161 or 154 or 161

French: Content Knowledge (0173) Effective 6/1/04 156 German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06 151

Grades K-12 Foreign Languages

Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191) Effective 6/1/04 160

161

or

154

or

161

Grades K-12 Music Music: Content Knowledge (0113) Effective 6/1/04 151 161 or 154 or 161 Grades K-12 Health and Physical Education

Phys. Education: Content Knowledge (0091) Effective 6/1/04

146

161 or 154 or 161

SPECIAL EDUCATION AREAS Area Content Exam Score Pedagogy Requirement Score

All Special Education Area(s)

Prior to 6/1/04: PLT K-6 (161), PLT 5-9 (154) OR PLT 7-12 (161)

Early Interventionist Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014) Effective 7/1/05

150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Early Childhood Education (0020) Effective 7/1/05 Educ of Exceptional Student: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & PLT: Early Childhood (0521) PROPOSED Effective Date: 1/1/08

143

143 510

143 172

Hearing Impaired Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014) Effective 7/1/05

150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Educ. of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (0271)

Effective 6/1/04

143 160

Effective 6/1/04 ALL Candidates must pass a content area exam appropriate to certification level 1-5, 4-8, 6-12 (e.g., 0014, or core subject-specific exams for middle or secondary grades)

Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Prior to 6/1/04, a content area exam was required only for entry into a Mild/ Moderate 1-12 Practitioner Teacher Program, Non-Master’s Certification-Only Alternate Program, and Master’s Alternate Program.

*Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Educ. of Exceptional Students: Mild/Moderate Disabilities (0542) Effective 1/1/05

*Note: (0353) and (0542) are not content area exams.

143 141

Significant Disabilities Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014) Effective 7/1/05

150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Educ. of Exceptional Students: Severe to Profound Disabilities (0544) Effective 6/1/04

143 147

Visual Impairments/Blind

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014) Effective 7/1/05

150 Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core

Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 143

ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS

Certification Area Name of Praxis Test Area Test Score

Principal Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision (0410) Prior to 1/1/09 Or School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) Effective 7/1/06

620

168 Educational Leader – Level 1 School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) Effective 7/1/06 168 Educational Leader – Level 3 School Superintendent Assessment (1020) Effective 7/1/06 154

All Praxis scores used for certification must be sent directly from ETS to the State Department of Education electronically, or the original Praxis score report from ETS must be submitted with candidate’s application.








Please Check YES NO










5. Have you ever been granted a pardon for any offense as stated in #3 or #4?


I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teaching certificate.





Dear Prospective Louisiana Educational Leader:

We are pleased that you are interested in obtaining a Louisiana leadership certificate. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining your Louisiana certificate.

Louisiana Certification Louisiana offers two types of leadership certificates to applicants holding a out-of-state administrative certificates. The certificate that is issued to the applicant depends on whether or not the applicant has met Louisiana’s Praxis and/or NTE testing requirements.

1. Out-of-State Principal Level 1 (OSP1) certificate is a standard, three-year, non-renewable Louisiana certificate issued to an individual who holds out-of-state certification as a principal (or comparable educational leader certificate) and has not met Louisiana’s Praxis and/or NTE requirements. It authorizes the individual to serve as a principal in a Louisiana public school system, and is issued when the individual anticipates immediate administrative employment in a Louisiana public school system.

2. Out-of-State Principal Level 2 (OSP2) certificate is valid for five years and is renewable every five years, based upon successful completion and verification of required continuing learning units. It authorizes the individual to serve as a principal in a Louisiana public school system and is issued when the individual anticipates immediate administrative employment in a Louisiana public school system.

3. Out-of-State Superintendent (OSS) certificate is valid only for the employing Louisiana public school district requesting its issuance. It is valid for five years from date of first appointment as a superintendent and is renewable every five years.

Exemption from PRAXIS and/or NTE Requirements Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements shall not have to complete the required examinations or submit scores from any examinations previously taken in another state as a prerequisite to the granting of certification as Out-of-State principal level 2 (OSP2), provided that:

a. The applicant completes one year of employment as a principal in a Louisiana public school system while holding the three-year OSP1 certificate; and

b. The local superintendent (or designee) of the employing Louisiana public school system has recommended him/her for continued administrative employment in the following school year.

Eligibility for a Louisiana Administrative Certificate

The type certificate issued is based upon verification of the completion of guidelines approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The guidelines for each type of certificate are listed as follows:

OUT-OF-STATE ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION PACKET

Out-of-State Principal Level 1 (OSP1) - Standard, three-year, non-renewable certificate 1. Eligibility requirements:

a. a valid out-of-state certificate as a principal or comparable educational leader certificate;

b. a minimum of four years of successful experience as a principal in another state, as verified by the previous out-of-state school district(s) from satisfactory annual evaluation results; and

c. the candidate meets all other requirements for a Louisiana certificate as required by law or board policy.

2. An applicant who meets the above-stated eligibility requirements shall not have to complete the required examinations (School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) – Score 168) or to submit scores from any examinations previously taken in another state as a prerequisite to the granting of certification as Out-of-State principal level 2 (OSP2), provided that:

a. the applicant completes one year of employment as a principal in a Louisiana public school system while holding the three-year OSP1 certificate; and

b. the local superintendent (or designee) of the employing Louisiana public school system has recommended him/her for continued administrative employment in the following school year.

3. Upon employment as a principal or an assistant principal in a Louisiana public school system, an individual holding an OSP1 certificate must enroll or be enrolled in the state-approved Educational Leader Induction Program under the direction of the Louisiana Department of Education. The individual has three years to complete the induction program.

Out-of-State Principal Level 2 (OSP2) - Valid for five years and is renewable every five years 1. Eligibility requirements:

a. a valid OSP1 certificate and satisfaction of Louisiana Praxis and/or NTE requirements (School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) – Score 168);

b. completed the Educational Leader Induction Program under the administration of the Louisiana Department of Education:

1) the induction period begins upon the candidate’s first full-time administrative appointment (permanent or acting) as an assistant principal or principal, and

2) the Educational Leader Induction Program must be completed within a three year period; and

c. three years of educational leadership experience at the level of assistant principal or above.

Out-of-State Superintendent (OSS) - Valid for five years and is renewable every five years 1. Eligibility requirements:

a. employed by a Louisiana public school system to serve as a superintendent or an assistant superintendent;

b. a valid teaching certificate from another state with authorization to serve as a school superintendent;

c. a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

d. five years of successful administrative or management experience in education at the level of assistant principal or above. The assistant principal experience would be limited to a maximum of two years of experience in that position; and

e. five years of successful teaching experience in a properly certified field.

Application Process All information should be mailed to: Division of Certification Preparation, LA Department of Education, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064. The following items are required as part of a complete application packet:

1. Out-of-State Administrative Application with all information provided; 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable); 3. Copy of the teaching certificate you currently hold from another state or a letter from that state’s

Department of Education verifying eligibility for a certificate in the area(s) of certification (For OSS certificate only);

4. Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate employing authority. The form is submitted to provide evidence of teaching and administrative experience;

5. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered, and signed and dated by the applicant; 6. Original Praxis/NTE score report (if applicable); and 7. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education).

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana certificate. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant identifying needed documentation.

Additional Information Employment: For employment opportunities, contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school districts concerning employment opportunities. A Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net.

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, please contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll-free at 1-877-453-2721) or e-mail [email protected] for assistance.


Out-of-State Application for Administrative Certificate

Initial Administrative Certificate Requested:

____ Principal Level 1 (OSP1) ____ Principal Level 2 (OSP2) ____ Superintendent (OSS)

Renewal of Administrative Certificate: ____ Principal Level 2 (OSP2) ____ Superintendent (OSS)

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK Social Security No: _______ - ______ - _______ Date of Birth: ______/______/______ Name:____________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: _________________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Phone: Home: (____)__________ Work: (____)___________ E-Mail Address: _______________

Parish of Residence: ______________________________________________________________



PRAXIS/NTE scores to be reported directly by ETS: _____ Yes _____ No I certify that the information and documentation contained in my application required for certification in Louisiana are true and accurate to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief, and hereby authorize and direct the producer of any test I have taken as required by law and all college and/or university officials and all former employers to release information regarding my scores, grades, or employment to the Louisiana Department of Education upon its request, for the purpose of verifying the information and documentation contained in this application and packet to determine my eligibility for certification in Louisiana.

Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ To be used by Certification Office Only: NASDTEC Clearinghouse Search: Yes ___ No___ Supervisor: __________________ Date:____________




____ Principal Certificate Level 1 (OSP1) ____ Principal Certificate Level 2 (OSP2)

____ Superintendent (OSS) ____ Out-of-State PRAXIS Exclusion1


Louisiana Certificate Type/Number: ______________ Social Security Number: _________ - ______ - _________


Address: ______________________________________________________ Home Phone #: (_______) ____________ (Street) (City/State) (Zip Code)


DISTRICT/ COUNTY

NAME OF SCHOOL

Public School

Private School

Grade

Level(s)Taught

Subject(s)

Taught


POSITION (teacher,

principal, etc.) -

-

-

-

-














Please Check YES NO






State of Conviction: _____ Court Jurisdiction of Conviction: __________________




5. Have you ever been granted a pardon for any offense as stated in #3 or #4? If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:




Dear Prospective Louisiana Educator:

We are pleased that you are interested in obtaining a Louisiana teaching certificate. The instructions outlined in this application packet are designed to facilitate the process of obtaining your Louisiana certificate.

Louisiana Certification Louisiana offers two types of teaching certificates to applicants holding a standard out-of-state teaching certificate. Both are valid certificates and make the holder eligible for a teaching assignment in a Louisiana classroom. The certificate that is issued to the applicant depends on whether or not the applicant has met Louisiana’s Praxis and/or NTE testing requirements.

1. Level 1 Professional Certificate is a standard, three-year Louisiana teaching certificate that authorizes certification for the levels or subjects available in Louisiana and that are consistent with those currently on the applicant’s Out-of-State teaching certificate. A Level 1 certificate is issued to individuals who have completed the Louisiana PRAXIS and/or NTE requirements.

2. Out-of-State Certificate is a standard, three-year, non-renewable Louisiana teaching certificate that authorizes certification for the levels or subjects available in Louisiana and that are consistent with those currently on the applicant’s Out-of-State teaching certificate. An Out-of-State certificate is issued to individuals who have not met Louisiana’s PRAXIS and/or NTE requirements.

Exemption from PRAXIS and/or NTE Requirements An applicant who holds a valid, standard Out-of-State teaching certificate, has at least four years of successful teaching experience in another state as verified by the previous out-of-state school district/county’s satisfactory annual evaluation results, and teaches on an OS certificate for one (1) year in a Louisiana approve public or approve nonpublic school system shall not have to complete the required examinations or to submit examination scores from any examination previously taken in another state as prerequisite to the granting of a Level 1 certificate in Louisiana, provided that:

a. The teacher meets all other requirements for a Louisiana certificate as required by law or board policy.

b. The local superintendent or his designee of the public school system employing the teacher has recommended the teacher for employment for the following school year and has requested that the

teacher be granted a valid Louisiana teaching certificate.

Upon meeting conditions (a) and (b), the individual holding the Out-of-State certificate may apply through his/her school district for a professional level certificate.

OUT-OF-STATE CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PACKET

Eligibility for Teaching Area(s) on a Louisiana Certificate The teaching areas designated on the certificate are based upon verification of the completion of an out-of-state teacher preparation program that included student teaching, an internship, or three years of successful teaching experience in the certification area.

If an alternate program was completed, then the attached Program Verification Form must be submitted with the application.

Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program All teachers new to Louisiana public schools are required to complete Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP). If you are an experienced teacher with a minimum of two creditable years (within the past five years) of public school teaching experience from another state and are entering service for the first time in a Louisiana public school system, you are eligible to apply for exclusion from LaTAAP. To be considered for exclusion from LaTAAP, a teacher must apply within the first year of his/her employment by a Louisiana public school system. Procedures and necessary forms to request exclusion may be obtained from the LaTAAP contact person in your Louisiana employing public school district.

Effective spring 2005, any teacher from another state who provides evicence of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification will be excluded from LaTAAP. The NBPTS teacher must submit the Out of State Exclusion Request Form and a copy of the valid NBPTS Certificate to his/her employing district.

Upon fulfillment of the LaTAAP requirements and verification of three years of successful teaching experience in the area of certification, a Level 1 teaching certificate may be converted to a Level 2 teaching certificate. A Level 3 teaching certificate may be issued with verification of five years of successful teaching experience in the area of certification and a master’s degree. Both the Level 2 and 3 certificates must be requested by the Louisiana employing authority. The Level 2 and 3 certificates are valid for five years and are renewable with completion of 150 continuing learning units (CLUs).

Application Process All information should be mailed to: Division of Certification and Preparation, LA Department of Education, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064. The following items are required as part of a complete application packet:

1. Out-of-State Application for Teaching Certificate with all information provided 2. Official transcripts (copies not acceptable) 3. Copy of the teaching certificate you currently hold from another state or a letter from that state’s

Department of Education verifying eligibility for a certificate in the area(s) of certification 4. Institutional/Private Provider Recommendation form to be completed only if your transcript does

not provide clear evidence of a student teaching or internship experience 5. School Experience Verification form signed by the appropriate employing authority is required for

individuals who did not complete student teaching or an internship. The form is submitted to provide evidence of three years of successful teaching experience in the area of certification being requested in lieu of student teaching

6. Professional Conduct form with all questions answered and signed and dated by the applicant; 7. Original Praxis/NTE score report (if applicable) and 8. $50.00 non-refundable certification fee (check or money order, payable to the Louisiana

Department of Education) 9. LaTAAP- (if applicable)

All application materials are to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Education as a single packet. Once the complete set of application materials is received, the application packet will be evaluated for purposes of issuing a Louisiana teaching certificate. We regret that we are unable to process requests that are missing any of the required materials; incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant identifying needed documentation.

Additional Information Employment: For employment opportunities contact the personnel directors at the state’s 68 public school districts concerning employment opportunities. A Louisiana Teacher Certification and Recruitment website can be accessed at www.teachlouisiana.net.

♦ Contact Information: If there are questions about requirements or the certification process, please contact the Division of Certification and Preparation at (225) 342-3490 (or toll free at 1-877-453-2721) or email [email protected] for assistance.


Out-of-State Application for Teaching Certificate

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK Social Security No: _______ - ______ - _______ Date of Birth: ______/______/______ Name:_________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married)

Address: _______________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Phone: Home: (_____)______________ Work: (_____)________________

Parish of Residence: _____________________________________________________________ EDUCATION PROGRAM TYPE COMPLETED: Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program Alternate Post Baccalaureate Program



DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE (attach additional pages as needed)

Name(s) of School(s)

School Year(s)—Give Dates

Elem. Grade(s), High School Subject(s) Taught, or Supervisory/Admin. Service

NOTE: If you have not taught as a regular teacher within the past five years in an elementary or secondary school, you are required to complete six semester credits related to the teaching field(s) from a regionally accredited college/university. The credits must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application.

PRAXIS/NTE scores to be reported directly by ETS: _____ Yes _____ No I certify that the information and documentation contained in my application required for certification in Louisiana are true and accurate to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief, and hereby authorize and direct the producer of any test I have taken as required by law and all college and/or university officials and all former employers to release information regarding my scores, grades, or employment to the Louisiana Department of Education upon its request, for the purpose of verifying the information and documentation contained in this application and packet to determine my eligibility for certification in Louisiana.

Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________ To be used by Certification Office Only: NASDTEC Clearinghouse Search: Yes ___ No___ Supervisor: ______________ Date:_______

Toll Free #: 1-877-453-2721 http://www.louisianaschools.net

INSTITUTIONAL/PRIVATE PROVIDER RECOMMENDATION FORM

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO CANDIDATE. DO NOT

FORWARD THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Applicant’s Name: _______________________________________ Social Security No.: _____-____-_____ (First) (Middle) (Maiden) (Married) Is the applicant eligible for a regular certificate (not temporary or provisional) based upon completion of an approved teacher education standard or alternate program? Yes _____ No _____

Indicate whether the teacher candidate completed a student teaching experience or an internship experience. Clearly identify the grades level(s) and subject(s) of the student teaching or internship.

Check one:

Candidate completed STUDENT TEACHING

Candidate completed INTERNSHIP

Check the grade level of Student Teaching or Internship experience:

Preschool/Kindergarten Elementary Grades Middle Grades High School

Identify the subject(s) taught or indicate self-contained (all subjects): _________________________________________________________________________

If the internship or student teaching was in Special Education, identify the area of special education:

_________________________________________________________________________

Identify the teaching area(s) in which the candidate completed his/her program, the date of completion, and the name of the institution or provider. The appropriate university or provider official must sign form. This form indicates that the above-named candidate graduated from or completed our approved teacher education program in: __________________________________________________ Date of Program Completion: __________________________________________________

Name of Institution/Provider: __________________________________________________ Signature of University/Provider Official: _________________________________________

All teachers new to Louisiana public schools are required to complete Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP). Successful completion of the LaTAAP program and three years of successful teaching experience are required to move from a Level 1 Professional certificate to a Level 2 Professional certificate. If you are an experienced teacher with a minimum of two creditable years (within the past five years) of public school teaching experience from another state and are entering service for the first time with a Louisiana public school system, you are eligible to apply for exclusion from LaTAAP. To be considered for exclusion from LaTAAP, a teacher must apply within the first six weeks of his/her employment by a Louisiana public school system.

The procedures and form to be followed when requesting out-of-state exclusion from LaTAAP are available from the LaTAAP contact person in the employing Louisiana public school district.

Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment ProgramInstructions for Out-of-State Exclusion




____ Higher Level Certificate1 ____ Administrative Experience ____ Out-of-State PRAXIS Exclusion2







DISTRICT/ COUNTY

NAME OF SCHOOL

Public School

Private School

Grade

Level(s)Taught

Subject(s)

Taught


POSITION (teacher,

principal, etc.) -

-

-

-

-


2 Out-of-State Exclusion: I certify that the experience as listed above was successful, complete, and correct according to the official records on file in the Louisiana approved public or approve nonpublic school system providing this verification of employment. The above individual will be re-employed by this system for the next school year in accordance with the out-of-state certification policy. This verification must be sent from an employing or previously employing school system.













Please Check YES NO






State of Conviction: _____ Court Jurisdiction of Conviction: __________________




5. Have you ever been granted a pardon for any offense as stated in #3 or #4? If you answered “YES” to any questions, #1 through #5, you must provide court certified copies of all documents and proceedings, civil records of Federal, State and/or District School Board actions, or other relevant documents that provide full disclosure of the nature and circumstances of EACH separate incident in your application packet. I affirm and declare that all information given by me in the responses to items #1 through #5 above is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts, by omission or addition, may result in criminal prosecution and/or the denial or revocation of my teacher certificate. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE:




172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

0710 0720 0730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07


0710 0720 0730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10



0711 0721 0731

319 316 315

Prior to1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07


5710 5720 5730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10


0500 0510 0520

645 644 645

Prior to 9/1/99




Certification

Area

Name of Praxis Test

Content Exam Score PLT K-6

(#0522) PLT 5-9 (#0523)

PLT 7-12 (#0524)


147 150

Prior to 6/1/04: PLT K-6 or ECE 0020; After 5/31/04: Early Childhood Education 0020 (Score 510)


147 150

161 --- ---


150 --- 154 ---



140 145 150

--- 154 ---





Biology Biology & General Science (0030) Prior to 6/30/05 Biology: Content Knowledge (0235) Effective 7/1/05

580 150

--- --- 161


540 570

--- --- 161


530 151

161


160 130

---

---



--- --- 161

General Science Biology & General Science (0030) –OR— Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Prior to 6/30/05 General Science: Content Knowledge (0435) Effective 7/1/05

580 530

156

--- --- 161

German German (0180) German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06

500 151

--- --- 161



550

125 130 135

--- --- 161


530 141

161



149 152

---

---

161


540 160

--- --- 161



600

--- --- 161

Computer Science Earth Science Environmental Science Journalism Latin Marketing (formerly Distributive Education)


--- --- --- 161


French (0170) Prior to 5/31/04 French: Content Knowledge (0173) Effective 6/1/04

520 156

German (0180) German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06

500 151


Spanish (0190) Prior to 5/31/04 Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191) Effective 6/1/04

540 160

161

or

154

or

161

Grades K-12 Music Music Education (0110) Prior to 5/31/04 Music: Content Knowledge (0113) Effective 6/1/04

530 151

161 or 154 or 161

Grades K-12 Health and Physical Education

Physical Education (0090) Prior to 5/31/04 Phys. Education: Content Knowledge (0091)

Effective 6/1/04

550 146

161 or 154 or 161






150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Early Childhood Education (0020) Effective 7/1/05

143

143 510


150


Effective 6/1/04

143 160






143 141


150


143 147



150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 143



Principal Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision (0410) Prior to 1/1/09 620 Educational Leader – Level 1 School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) Effective 7/1/06 168 Educational Leader – Level 3 School Superintendent Assessment (1020) Effective 7/1/06 154





PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR THE TUITION EXEMPTION AND STIPEND PROGRAM FOR TEACHER AIDES AND PARAPROFESSIONALS

I. Program Purpose

The Tuition Exemption and Stipend program for Teacher Aides and Paraprofessionals is a program designed to assist teacher aides and other paraprofessionals who work in state-approved elementary and secondary schools to meet the qualifications for certification as a teacher.

II. Participant Eligibility

A. Teacher aides and paraprofessionals who meet all of the following criteria are eligible

to participate.

1. Must not have committed any crime that would result in the denial of a teaching certificate.

2. Must be employed on a full-time basis in a state-approved public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.*

3. Must be assigned to one or more specific teachers or schools on a full-time basis to assist with classroom instruction and with other duties related to the instruction of students.*

4. Must have been admitted to an approved teacher education program in a college of education at a public college or university in the state or at a nonpublic institution listed in R.S. 17:7.3 (A) (1).

5. Must have achieved the required scores on the appropriate teacher examination required for entry into a teacher education program.

6. Agrees to practice his or her profession in the public elementary or secondary schools of Louisiana for at least two consecutive years after completion of all required courses for certification and upon becoming certified as a teacher.

*Exceptions for #2 and #3 are appropriate during the semester in which the participant is student teaching.

B. Ineligible Participants

1. Classroom teacher 2. Pupil appraisal personnel 3. Ancillary personnel who do not hold a Louisiana Teaching Certificate 4. Administrator/Supervisor/Counselor 5. Adult education teacher/Teacher in institution offering grades 13-14

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6. Other non-instructional personnel 7. Full-time religion teacher 8. Applicant in default to the State of Louisiana for the Education Majors/Post-

Baccalaureate Scholarship Program or the Tuition Exemption Program for Teacher Aides and Paraprofessionals

9. Person receiving retirement benefits from a state retirement system III. Required Course Work/Documentation Required

A. Eligible Courses

1. Participants are eligible for course work prescribed for certification by the dean of the college of education at a Louisiana college or university with an approved teacher education program.

2. Participants must submit an outline of the course work required for certification signed by the dean of the college of education at the college or university. Tuition exemption may be used only for the courses required for certification as outlined by the college of education.

B. Ineligible Courses

1. State funds for tuition exemption may not be used for courses in theology and divinity or for courses that are not listed on the outline of course work required for certification as signed by the dean of the college of education at the college or university.

IV. Course Load Per Semester/Session (The number of courses approved for

reimbursement will depend upon available funds.)

A. Participants may pursue

1. One course in the fall or winter session 2. One course in the spring semester 3. Two courses in the summer session

B. Upon approval of the local school superintendent, participants may take

1. Two additional courses in the fall or winter session 2. Two additional courses in the spring semester 3. Two additional courses in the summer session

V. Tuition

A. Paid by the State: The academic registration fee and building use fee per semester hour. The amount paid by the state for any tuition imposed by a nonpublic college shall not be greater than the highest tuition charged by a public college or university for the current semester.

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B. Paid by Participant: Other mandated fees charged by universities. C. Reimbursement shall be made to the colleges and universities by the State

Department of Education. VI. Stipend

A. In addition to tuition exemption, each eligible participant shall receive a stipend at the

end of the semester or quarter in which the participant performs his/her student teaching, if funds are available. This stipend will be an amount equal to the salary that would otherwise have been paid by the employing school system if the individual were not participating in the program. The stipend will be paid based on the date that the completed application is received until the funds are depleted.

B. The following documentation must be provided by the participant in order to be

deemed eligible to receive the stipend:

1. A statement from the personnel director of the school system by which the participant was most recently employed, stating that the participant would be employed as a paraprofessional if not enrolled in student teaching and the annual salary the individual would be eligible to receive; and

2. A statement of the participant’s student teaching assignment (location and cooperating teacher) from the dean of the college where the participant is enrolled; and

3. A follow-up form by the university stating that the applicant successfully completed student teaching.

VII. Application Process

A. Distribution. Application forms will be distributed to the 68 city/parish superintendents’ offices, the diocesan superintendents’ offices, and Superintendent of Special School District #1, the School for the Deaf, the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, charter schools, the Louisiana Special Education Center, the director of the correctional institutions, principals of state-approved, non-diocesan nonpublic schools, and university colleges of education and financial aid offices.

B. Submission Procedures

1. Participants will be required to complete a formal application for tuition exemption

on forms prescribed by the State Department of Education. Section I of the form is to be completed by the applicant.

2. Section II of the form is to be completed by the school principal. The superintendent must sign the application if more than one course is requested in the fall or spring semester or more than two courses in the summer session.

3. Section III of the form is to be completed and approved by the dean of the college of education or his designee. Applications are then submitted to the State

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Department of Education by the college/university, along with the outline of the course work required for certification signed by the dean of the college of education or his/her designee.

4. If an applicant drops a course and/or adds a course, this change must be made on the Tuition Exemption Application Form within 10 days after the first day of class and before the applications are submitted to the State Department of Education.

5. See Section C for deadlines.

C. Deadlines

1. Application forms for the regular semester, quarter, or summer session must be submitted to the specific university official at the time of registration. Courses eligible for reimbursement shall be courses for credit that begin and end within a regular semester or quarter session and that meet the time requirements established by the Board of Trustees for the state’s colleges and universities.

2. Application forms for classes for which registration is held at a time later than regular registration must be submitted during registration or on the first day of the class. Universities will submit these application forms as a supplemental billing.

D. Appeal Procedures

1. Applications denied for the following reasons are ineligible for appeal:

a) The applicant is ineligible to participate. b) The application was submitted after the deadline. c) The application form is incomplete or inaccurate. d) The applicant requests an ineligible course. e) Funds are not available. f) The applicant is employed in a school that is not state approved. g) The application is denied by the university.

2. Any applicant denied for reasons other than those listed above, may appeal the

denial in writing to Louisiana Department of Education, Certification and Preparation, P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064, within 15 days of the notification of denial.

3. Any applicant denied tuition exemption by the State Department of Education,

Certification and Preparation may appeal to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The applicant must submit the following:

a) A copy of the letter of denial from the SDE; b) A copy of the application form; and c) A letter of justification for the appeal to the Executive Director of the State

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064, no later than 15 days following the notification of denial from the State Department of Education.

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VIII. Participating Universities. Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to the following Louisiana colleges and universities:

Public Nonpublic

Grambling State University Centenary College Louisiana State University—Alexandria Dillard University Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge Louisiana College Louisiana State University---Shreveport Loyola University Louisiana Tech University Our Lady of Holy Cross College McNeese State University Xavier University of Louisiana Nicholls State University

University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe University of New Orleans Northwestern State University

Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University—Baton Rouge

Southern University—New Orleans Application for admission to colleges and universities must be in compliance with the colleges’ or universities’ regulations, entrance requirements, deadlines, and any other conditions for admissions.

IX. University Reimbursement Procedures

A. At the time of registration, the applicant shall be exempt from paying tuition for eligible course work covered in this program.

B. At the end of each semester, colleges/universities will be reimbursed the total amount

owed for each participant. Within 30 days following the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters, each college or university shall submit an invoice for the total reimbursement owed for each participant. The invoice shall include an alphabetical list of enrolled students, including names, social security numbers, course number/name/hours, grades earned, and amounts for each. Courses that end on or before June 30 must be invoiced by July 15.

C. Tuition shall be paid to the participating colleges and universities for approved courses

successfully completed, as evidenced by a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “Pass.”

D. If the course submitted for tuition exemption with the signature of approval of the dean of the college of education or his/her designee is subsequently determined to be ineligible by the State Department of Education, the student will be allowed to drop the course at that time, regardless of the university’s drop policy, and not be required to pay a drop fee. If the student chooses to remain in the course, he/she will be responsible for the total tuition cost as determined by the university.

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X. Participant Reimbursement Obligations

A. The participant shall be required to enter into a written agreement with the state as evidenced by the signed application form.

B. Repayment of the total tuition received shall be made to the state if the participant

1. Fails to become certified within one year after completing all course work required

for certification; 2. Is deemed to be ineligible to participate in the program after the full tuition has

been paid to the university; or 3. Does not fulfill the two-year teaching commitment.

C. The participant shall reimburse the State Department of Education all money allocated

and paid in his/her behalf or tuition exemption according to the repayment schedule specified by the State Department of Education. In the event repayment is not made by the participant as required, collection will be transferred to the attorney general, and the participant shall be responsible for all costs of collection.

D. Repayment to the university shall be required if the participant:

1. Is found to be ineligible to participate in the program after the review by the State

Department of Education; 2. Enrolls in a course that is deemed ineligible and he/she chooses to remain in the

course; 3. Drops a course after the deadline for obtaining a full or partial tuition refund from

the college or university; or 4. Fails to complete a course successfully as evidenced by “A,” “B,” “C,” or “Pass.”

LOUISIANA REGIONAL CERTIFICATION COUNSELORS

Region Parishes/School Districts

Served Certification Counselor

I Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Recovery School District, St. Bernard, St. Charles

Ingrid Fields Region I Education Service Center 4000 Bienville Street, Unit D New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504)219-4709 Email: [email protected]

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East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, City of Baker, City of Bogalusa, Zachary Community, Central Community

Brett Craig Southeastern LA University SLU 10528 Hammond, LA 70402 Phone: (985) 549-2084 Email: [email protected]

lll Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, Terrebonne

Position Vacant Nicholls State University P. O. Box 2037 Thibodaux, LA 70310 Phone: (985) 449-7136 Email:

lV Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vermilion

Lorraine Rubin 1405 West Pinhook Rd., Suite 112 Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone: (337) 262-1744 Email:[email protected]

V Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis

Angel Ogea 314 Broad St., 2nd Floor Lake Charles, LA 70601 Phone: (337) 491-2956 Email:[email protected]

Vl Avoyelles, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn

George Rhymes 6593 Highway 1 Bypass Natchitoches, LA 71457 Phone: (318) 357-2453 Email:[email protected]

Vll Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River, Webster

Position Vacant 8675 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71115 Phone: (318) 797-0854 Email:

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Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, West Carroll, City of Monroe

Diane Jenkins P.O. Box 1616 West Monroe, LA 71294-1616 Phone: (318) 362-3253 Email:[email protected]

Revised 7/9/07

CERTIFICATION CONSULTATION FORM LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EEL TEACHER Teacher Information: Name:

Employing School District/School:

Address:

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Telephone#:

Email:

Current PRAXIS Content Examination(s):

EEL Teaching Assignment(s):

Certificate Issued EEL Renewal Requirements 1. Teacher must obtain a prescription/outline of coursework required for add-on

certification in the area(s) of the teaching assignment (use Add-On Evaluation chart available on www.teachlouisiana.net) signed by the Superintendent and the Human Resources Director of the employing local education agency; and


EEL _______ EEL 2_______ EEL 3_______ Area of Certification Held on Type A, B, C, Level 1, 2, 3, or OS. (Attach LDE feedback sheet))

NOTE: If fewer than nine hours are required to complete the certification, then all of the remaining hours must be taken; or If no credit hours remain to be taken, then the individual must provide evidence of taking the required PRAXIS exams a minimum of once per year.

PROGRESS MADE TOWARD COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK

PRAXIS REQUIREMENTS TO ADD ENDORSEMENT(S)

Courses Remaining (9 credit hours per year) Cr Hrs

Praxis Exam (s) Remaining

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Teacher _________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Signature of Certification Counselor _____________________________________ Date

Toll Free #: 1-877-453-2721 http://www.teachlouisiana.net

Division of Certification and Preparation P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064

Revised 7/9/07



OFAT TEACHER Teacher Information: Name:


Address:


Email:

Preferred University Provider:

OFAT Teaching Assignment(s):

Certificate Issued OFAT Renewal Requirements OFAT _______ OFAT 2_______ OFAT 3_______ OFAT 4 _______ OFAT 5 _______ (Attach LDE feedback sheet))

The teacher must successfully complete one of the following:

1. six semester hours per year in the area(s) that he/she is teaching; 2. the Praxis exam(s) required for certification in the area(s) that he/she is

teaching. Under this stipulation, the exam(s) must be attempted at least once per year.

Note: The course work and Praxis exam(s) required for certification will be per official evaluation provided by the Division of Certification and Preparation.

PROGRESS MADE TOWARD COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK

PRAXIS REQUIREMENTS TO ADD ENDORSEMENT(S)

Courses Remaining (6 credit hours per year) Cr Hrs

Praxis Exam (s) Remaining

Comments: Signature of Teacher _________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Signature of Certification Counselor _____________________________________ Date



Revised 6/14/07



TAT TEACHER Teacher Information: Name:


Address:


Email:

Degree(s): GPA:

Preferred University Provider:

Certificate Issued Condition under which TAT was

issued TAT Renewal Requirements

___ Condition #1 (Program Completer w/Praxis deficiency)


___ Condition #2a and/or #2b (Praxis or GPA deficiency ; applies for admittance into an Alternate program)

2a. Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year in the subject area(s) that he/she is attempting to pass on the Praxis and take the necessary exams at least once a year; and/or 2b. Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per year to raise GPA to a 2.20 as required for admission to an alternate program.

___ Condition #3 (Hired after the start of an available alternate certification program)


TAT _______ TAT2_______ TAT3_______ Area___________________ (Attach LDE feedback sheet))

___ Condition #4 (Program Completer w/GPA deficiency)

Teacher must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) semester credit hours per year to obtain the 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale that is required for certification purpose.

Passed Praxis I Passed Praxis II Passed Pedagogy Exams

Yes No ( PPST or NTE) Yes No Content Exams Yes No

Reading* Elementary /PK-3* (0014) ECE

Writing* Middle Grades * PLT K-6

Mathematics* Secondary Grades* PLT 5-9

Communication Skills (prior to 9/1/99) All-Level Grades* PLT 7-12

General Knowledge (prior to 9/1/99) Mild/Moderate* (0014, Middle or Core Secondary)

SPED

An ACT composite score of 22 or a SAT combined verbal and math score of 1030 may be used in lieu of Praxis I PPST exams by prospective teachers in Louisiana.

*The above exams are required for admission to an alternate program.

Signature of Teacher _________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Signature of Certification Counselor _____________________________________ Date

COMMENTS



Revised 7/16/07



TEP TEACHER Teacher Information: Name:


Address:


Email:

Degree(s): GPA:

College/University:

Certificate Issued TEP Eligibility TEP Renewal Requirements

TEP _______ TEP2_______ TEP3_______ Area___________________ (teacher ed prep program)

Issued to an individual who meets all certification requirements with the exception of passing one of the components of the NTE/Praxis examination(s), but who has an aggregate score equal to or above the total required on all NTE/Praxis exams for the area of certification. *Individuals who were previously issued a TAT are not eligible for a TEP.

An individual can be reissued a permit two times only if evidence is presented that the required exam has been retaken twice within one year from the date the permit was last issued. Remaining Exam: ____________________

Praxis I or NTE Scores Praxis II Content Scores Pedagogy Exams

Scores

Reading Elementary (0014) PLT K-6

Writing Early Childhood PK-3 (0014) ECE 0020 or 0521

Mathematics Middle Grades PLT 5-9

Communication Skills (prior to 9/1/99)

Secondary Grades PLT 7-12

General Knowledge (prior to 9/1/99)

All-Level Grades PLT K-6 or 5-9, or 7-12

Professional Knowledge (prior to 9/1/99)

Mild/Moderate (0014, Middle or Core Secondary)

SPED

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Teacher _________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Signature of Certification Counselor _____________________________________ Date

COMMENTS



Revised 6/14/07



RECRUITMENT CONSULTATION Teacher Information: Name:

Employing School District/School

Address:


Email:

Degree(s): GPA:

Teaching Assignment:

Paraprofessional Preferred Provider: Long-Term Substitute University:

Bachelor’s Program:

Substitute University:

Master’s Program

Clerical Assistant University: Alternate Certification

Non Master’s Program

Retiree Practitioner Program Parent Classified Staff Other: Passed Praxis I Passed Praxis II Passed Pedagogy Exams

Yes No ( PPST or NTE) Yes No Content Exams Yes No

Reading* Elementary /PK-3* (0014) ECE

Writing* Middle Grades * PLT K-6

Mathematics* Secondary Grades* PLT 5-9

Communication Skills (prior to 9/1/99) All-Level Grades* PLT 7-12

General Knowledge (prior to 9/1/99) Mild/Moderate* (0014, Middle or Core Secondary)

SPED

An ACT composite score of 22 or a SAT combined verbal and math score of 1030 may be used in lieu of Praxis I PPST exams by prospective teachers in Louisiana.

*The above exams are required for admission to an alternate program.

Signature __________________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Signature of Certification Counselor _____________________________________ Date

COMMENTS



Revised 9/11/ 2008

BESE POLICIES Approved/Adopted 8/03-9/08 Adopted September 2003

Item # Policy Title Brief Description

1 Bulletin 746: Validity, Reinstatement, Renewal, and Extension of Certificates

Updates the old policy to include language for (1) Level 1-2-3 certificates and the 150 CLU renewal requirement, and (2) specificity in allowance for approved courses to reinstate lapsed certificates (copy attached)

Adopted October 2003 2 Bulletin 746: Certificate

Renewal Requirements and Validity Terms for Those Called to Active Military Duty

Anyone called to active military duty will not be penalized for time spent in active military service (not held to renewal requirements for the certificate nor penalized the year of eligibility).

3 Bulletin 746: Abolishing the one-year authorization on a certificate

Erases the old one-year authorization policy that allowed a temporary (one-year) sanction to teach 1-2 secondary subjects in addition to the major subject, while applicant worked toward certification in the teaching area(s), if applicant lacked no more than 6 semester hours to meet minimal certification requirements in the teaching field.

4 Bulletin 746: Adding the Practitioner License 4 category of certificate

PL4 certificates can be issued to an individual who (1) is in an old post-baccalaureate alternate certification program or has completed an old post-baccalaureate alternate program; (2) has a GPA of at least 2.50; (3) has passed PPST; (4) has passed content-specific Praxis exam(s) for the area of certification or has completed 31 semester hours in the specific content area of certification; and (5) still lacks full requirements for certification.

Adopted November 2003 5A, 5B Bulletin 746: New All-

Level (K-12) Program Structure

Defines redesigned undergraduate and alternate certification program structures for all-level areas of art, dance, foreign language, music, and H&PE.

6 Bulletin 746: College of Arts/Humanities/ Sciences Degree Pathway to secondary education certification

Adds a new, non-education undergraduate route to secondary teaching credentials (a degree other than education leading to certification while in an undergraduate program).

7 Bulletin 746: Higher certificates for Nonpublic school teachers

Adds language to Type B* and Type A* policy for non-public teachers to include Level 2* and 3* certificates, plus CLU requirement for renewal if teacher moves to a public school setting.

8 Bulletin 746: One-year policy for Highly Qualified Middle School Teacher

Grace period (for year spanning 7/1/03-6/30/04) for allowing newly hired teachers to complete new middle school exam requirements (allowance of old Praxis #0146 as the requirement during the grace period)

9 Bulletin 746: Nonpublic Temporary Certificate

Adds a new licensure category for nonpublic teachers on temporary credentials

10 Bulletin 746: Praxis Exams and Passing Scores for Louisiana Certification

Adds new exams for French, Math, Middle School Math, Music, H&PE, Spanish, four special education areas, ParaPro Assessment, plus a new passing score for Elementary Education #0014; establishes effective date of 6/1/04.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted November 2003 (continued) 11 Bulletin 746: Policy for

Add-on of Teaching Level, Teaching Areas Within Levels

Provides a pathway other than program completion to add certification levels and teaching areas to an existing certificate

12 Bulletin 746: Types of certificates for Speech/ Language Pathology Assistants—Level 1

Adds language so that word “assistant” designates only those who have not completed all mandatory supervised experiences and other requirements of La. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

Adopted January 2004 13 Bulletin 746: Louisiana

Definition of Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Provides the Louisiana definition of highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals, per requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

14 Bulletin 746: Revised LaTAAP Requirements for the Practitioner Teacher Program

Removes requirement that a practitioner teacher must have passed the assessment portion of the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program before that candidate can be issued a professional level teaching certificate.

Adopted February 2004 15 Bulletin 746: Middle

School Praxis Exams Specifies the four content-specific exams for middle school teachers.

16 Bulletin 746: Revisions to the New Certification Structure

Revises grade levels to PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, and 6-12 for regular undergraduate program structure.

17 Bulletin 746: Revisions to Alternate Certification Programs

Revises grade levels to PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, and 6-12 for alternate program structure.

18 Bulletin 746: Policy for Temporary Employ-ment Permit

Limits time this permit may be held to a total of three years.

Adopted March 2004

19 Bulletin 746: Deadline Date for Completing Endorsement Require-ments Under Guide-lines Preceding July 1, 2002, Certification Structure

Extends deadline date from July 1, 2004, to August 31, 2004, for teachers to complete add-on requirements under the old regulations, prior to the new certification structure of July 1, 2002. The new deadline allows candidates an additional summer semester to complete old requirements.

20 Bulletin 746: Praxis Exams and Passing Scores

Specifies exams/passing scores for Business Education, Middle School Science, and Middle School Social Studies.

Adopted April 2004 21A, 21B Bulletin 746: Process

for Renewing Lapsed Professional Certifi-cates; Declination Letter Timeline

Amends current policy to allow reactivation of lapsed teaching certificate for a 1-year period, and certificate bearer must complete 6 semester hours of coursework within one year of the reactivation date. Provides 10-day timeline for districts to respond to temporary certificate declination letter.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted May 2004 22 Bulletin 746: SpEd

Mild/Moderate Under-graduate Certification Structure

Provides a new undergraduate certification structure for Mild/Moderate Special Education at the PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, and 6-12 grade levels.

23 Bulletin 746: Reading Competencies Policy for Alternate Certification Programs

Adds requirement for demonstration of reading competencies by alternate teacher certification program completers, as required by Act 28 of the 2003 Legislative Session.

Adopted June 2004 24 Bulletin 746:

Secondary Certification of Career & Technical Trade & Industrial Education Personnel

Revises state certification standards for Secondary Career & Trade & Industrial Education personnel, allowing job appli-cants holding industry-based certification, or who passed an approved NOCTI exam, credit for up to 2 years of work experience in meeting qualifications for position of Instructor.

25 Bulletin 746: Education Technology Facilitation Endorsement

Adds a certification option (three online courses) as an additional pathway for obtaining the add-on endorsement for Educational Technology Facilitation.

26 Bulletin 746: Add-on of Teaching Levels and Teaching Areas Within Levels

Streamlines policy by amending language for the add-on (endorsement) of certification teaching levels and teaching areas within levels.

27 Bulletins 746 & 741: Twelve-Hour Rule

Amends current Twelve-Hour Rule Policy relative to those teaching core academic subjects, effective for the 2006-2007 school year.

Adopted July 2004 28 Bulletin 746: Certificate

Validity, Reinstatement, Renewal, & Extension (CLUs)

Adds language to Bulletin 746 licensure and Highly Qualified policies concerning Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) and High Quality Professional Development relative to tracking of CLUs, beginning date for Highly Qualified purposes, etc.

29 Bulletin 996: Louisiana Supplement Standards for Accreditation of Teacher Education Institutions

Amends Bulletin 996 policy to delete from list of state standards those included within the NCATE standards that are required for the accreditation of Louisiana institutions of higher education, to eliminate redundancy between the two sets of standards.

30 Bulletin 1943: Policies and Procedures for Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment

Adds language to include a New Teacher Portfolio; renames Pre-conference Interview to “Informal Conference,” Professional Development Plan to “Professional Growth Plan;” changes assessment standard to “competent” (2) rating on each of the 11 Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching.

Adopted September 2004 31 Bulletin 746: Add-on of

Teaching Levels and Teaching Areas Within Levels

Amends policy to (1) add content exam requirement to add Grades PK-3; (2) expand options for demonstrating content mastery to include course work OR Praxis exam; (3) stream-line process for obtaining secondary add-on in a non-core area; (4) allow for all-level (K-12) add-on in H&PE similar to other all-level areas, and clarify distinction between the two all-level music areas.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted September 2004 (continued)

32 Bulletin 746: Reading Competencies Policy for Alternate Certification Programs

Allows option for alternate teacher certification program candidates to either complete a specified number of semester hours in reading or pass a reading competency assessment as a demonstration of proficiency in the reading competencies adopted by the State Board.

33 Bulletin 746: Suspension, Revoca-tion, Reinstatement, and Denial of Certificates

Amends language for suspension, revocation, and reinstate-ment of certificates as well as for the denial of teaching certificates for criminal offenses (from Legal/Due Process Committee meeting)

34 Bulletin 1525: Guide-lines for Personnel Evaluation

Adds Appendix B to Bulletin 1525 to include changes incorporated into the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching in Domains I-V.

Adopted October 2004 36 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS

scores for Six Exams Revises Louisiana PRAXIS/NTE requirements for certification in secondary agriculture, biology, general science, speech, and technology education, and in all-level (K-12) art, with passing scores effective 7-1-05. Makes PRAXIS exams available for the first time for agriculture, speech, technology education, and art.

37 Bulletin 996: Seven-year Cycle; Preliminary and Second-Stage Approval for New and Reinstated Teacher Education Units

(1) Adds preliminary or second-stage approval for new or reinstated public/private teacher preparation units; (2) changes five-year cycle to seven-year cycle for institutions that have successfully completed at least two National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education [NCATE] evaluation cycles; (3) allows for technical updates to the bulletin. The first change allows a new unit to begin developing teacher education certification programs; admit students to the new programs; begin assembling needed documentation for full unit accreditation, per state/NCATE standards; and, after the Board has granted Second-Stage Approval to the unit, to recommend students for certification. The second change approves the NCATE plan to extend the accreditation cycle from five to seven years for institutions seeking continued accreditation, while those seeking first-time accreditation would remain on a five-year cycle before moving to a seven-year cycle after the second evaluation visit.

38 Bulletin 746: Modifications to LA’s Highly Qualified Definition and HOUSSE Requirements

Amends Highly Qualified definition for “not new” teachers per the state’s HOUSSE option. Allows previous work experience as a fully certified teacher credited at the rate of three CLUs for each year of successful experience in the content area, with a possible maximum of 45 CLUs for experience.

39 Bulletin 746: Certificate Suspension, Revocation, Denial Due to Fraudulent Documentation Pertaining to Certification

This new Bulletin 746 policy goes a step further than current policy in specifying conditions for suspension/revocation of a teaching certificate due to submission of fraudulent documentation pertaining to certification. The policy also specifies conditions under which an appeal can occur.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted November 2004

40 Bulletin 746: Foreign Language Special Certificate PK-8

Aligns Foreign Language Special Certificate PK-8 policy with highly qualified requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act.

41 Bulletin 746: Academic Gifted certification

Revises policy for adding academic gifted certification to an existing certificate, requiring a master’s degree, 15 hours of graduate-level coursework, plus a 3-hour practicum, an internship, or 3 years experience teaching academic gifted.

42 Bulletin 746: Supervisor of Student Teaching Policy

Defines Supervisor of Student Teaching policy to include an option for one who has National Board certification to act as a supervisor of student teachers.

43A, 43B Bulletin 746: Re-designed Structure for Four Special Education Certification Areas

Provides new certification structures for Early Interventionist (EI), Significant Disabilities (SD), Hearing Impaired (HI), and Visual Impairments/Blind (VI/B) certification. All four areas include new add-on requirements and alternate certification options for both master’s degree and non-master’s programs. EI also includes an undergraduate structure.

44 Bulletin 746: Highly Qualified Policy

Amends the start date for collection of Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) under the state’s HOUSSE option, from January 8, 2002, now in policy, to the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year.

45 Bulletin 746: General/ Special Education Mild-Moderate Blended Undergraduate Programs

Defines redesigned three-tiered certification structure for blended Mild-Moderate Special Education/General Education programs at elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 4-8), and Secondary (Grades 6-12) levels.

Adopted January 2005 46 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS

content exam for Middle School: English/Language Arts

Revises Louisiana PRAXIS/NTE requirements to include the exam for Middle School: English/Language Arts (0049) with a passing score of 160.

Adopted February 2005 47 Bulletin 746: Assistant

Principal Experience for Superintendent Certification

This would allow the use of two years of experience as an assistant principal to count towards the five years of administrative experience required for Superintendent certification.

48 Bulletin 1943: Administrative waivers for fourth semester participants in LaTAAP

Revises Louisiana LaTAAP guidelines to allow for fourth semester waivers to include 1) moving to another state because of family re-employment, and 2) moving due to military assignments

Adopted June 2005 49 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS

exams required for Mild/Moderate certification

Change the effective date from June 1, 2004, to January 1, 2005, for Special Education Mild/Moderate PRAXIS Examinations #0353 and #0542.

50 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS exam requirements for Chemistry, Physics, German, & Educational Leadership

Establishing an effective date of July 1, 2006, for the following PRAXIS exams and scores: Chemistry Content Knowledge (0245) – 151, Physics content Knowledge (0265) – 141, German Content Knowledge (0181) – 151, and School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) – 168.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted July 2005

51 Bulletin 746: Ancillary guidelines for School Librarian K-12 Certification.

Establishing a new ancillary certificate for individuals who hold Master’s degrees in Library Services. This certificate will be valid for five years and renewable.

Adopted September 2005 52 Bulletin 746:

Acceptance of National Board Certification for Louisiana Certification

This policy will allow out-of-state certified teachers to become certified in Louisiana in a corresponding area of certification, this will exempt them from the testing requirement and LaTAAP. The policy will also allow Louisiana certified teachers the opportunity to add-on corresponding NBC areas to their Louisiana teaching certificates. It will also allow Level 2 or Level 3 certificated individuals the opportunity who earn NBC certification during the validity period to use NBC for renewal of their certificates.

53 Bulletin 746: OFAT Renewals

This will allow districts employing individuals on OFAT’s in the areas of Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities the opportunity to request the renewal of that certificate for two additional years. A one-year renewal may be granted for the area of Mild/Moderate.

54 Bulletin 996: This policy requires colleges and universities to provide evidence of the integration of Louisiana Reading Competencies and Grade Level Expectations in teacher preparation programs.

Adopted November 2005 55 Bulletin 746: Out-of-

State Ancillary Certificates for Principal

Establishing new guidelines for an individual who is certified out-of-state to serve as a principal in a Louisiana school system. These guidelines will mirror what is required for the PRAXIS exemption for an out-of-state certified teacher. This policy will require the passage of new legislation.

56 Bulletin 746: New conditions for the hiring of individuals employed on TAT certificates

The changes will require the passing of PRAXIS exams PPST: Reading & Writing prior to employment on a TAT certificate. Vacant positions must also be advertised on Teach Louisiana prior to the employment on a non-certified individual. This policy will also allow the employment of individuals who lack the proper GPA for entrance into an alternate program or for full certification.

57 Bulletin 746: Educational Diagnostician one-year provisional certification

The change in the educational diagnostician policy will allow an individual who has completed all guidelines for certification, with the exception of the internship, to be issued a one-year provisional certificate in this area. During the time of employment the individual must be supervised by a certified Educational Diagnostician.

58 Bulletin 746: High Qualified Guidelines for Paraprofessionals

This change will allow the reduction in the number of credit hours required in mathematics from nine credit hours to six credit hours for those individuals seeking to meet the NCLB Highly Qualified requirements for paraprofessional through the 48 semester hours pathway.

Adopted in March 2006 59 Bulletin 746:

Practitioner Teacher Program

The change in this policy will allow providers to offer practitioner programs in grades PK-3.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

60 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS/NTE Requirements

The School Superintendent Assessment exam was approved for certification for an Educational Leader – Level 3 (Superintendent) license.

61 Bulletin 746: Educational Leader Certification Policy

This change in policy will delete the ISLCC School Leaders Portfolio as a requirement to move from a Level 1 to a Level 2 Educational Leadership certificate. A change was also made in the policy to delete the requirement for an Educational Leader Level 2 and Level 3 to continue to update the educational leader portfolio to renew this certification.

62 Bulletin 746: Out-of-State Certification Policy

This policy will require an individual coming from another state, who is applying for a Louisiana teaching certificate, to have the completion of a teacher preparation program in another state. This individual must also be certified or eligible for certification from the state where his/her teacher preparation program was completed.


Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel

64 Bulletin 746: ACT/SAT Scores in Lieu of PPST

This policy would use in lieu of the PRAXIS PPST exam an ACT composite score of 22 or a SAT combined verbal and math score of 1030.

65 Bulletin 746: PRAXIS PPST Score Revision

This policy would be effective on July 1, 2007 to align the PPST scores with those used by the University of Louisiana system with an increase in the scores on July 1, 2010.

Adopted January 2007 66 Bulletin 746:

Child Nutrition Program Supervisor

This policy will allow anyone who has a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university to complete guidelines for certification in this area.

67 Bulletin 746: Ancillary ROTC Certification

This policy allows the issuance of an Ancillary ROTC certificate to an individual who has retired from the active duty in the military or who has been officially recommended by the appropriate branch of the military service, with certification by the appropriate Department of Defense unit, to serve as a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Instructor (ROTC).

Adopted February 2007 68 Bulletin 746:

Out-of-State Policy

This revision to the out-of-state application policy clarifies that an individual must have the completion of a teacher education program in another state and hold a teaching certificate from any other state prior to becoming certified in Louisiana.

69 Bulletin 746: Blended Programs

This policy extends the blended programs until July 1, 2009.

Adopted April 2007 70 Bulletin 746: Ed

Leader Level 1 This policy changes the type and level of the teaching certificate required to be certified as an Educational Leader Level 1 and also changes the required number of years of teaching experience from five to three years. The new policy will also allow for two new alternate paths of certification for Educational Leader Level 1 applicants.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

71 Bulletin 746: Effective Date for Special Education Programs

This policy extends the deadline date from January 1, 2007 to July 1, 2009 for special education programs in Early Interventionist Special Education Birth to Five Years, Significant Disabilities, Hearing Impaired, and Visually Impaired. This extension will allow campuses to continue offering their existing special education programs during spring 2007.

Adopted July 2007 72 Bulletin 746:

Educational Interpreters and/or Transliterators

This revision in the requirements for Educational Interpreter/Transliterators links the definition of interpreters/transliterators to IDEA’s related services definition and separates the requirements for Educational Interpreters and Educational Transliterators. This policy also removes the requirement of first obtaining a provisional certification prior to the issuance of a qualified certificate and allows a provisionally certificated interpreter and/or transliterator the option of a three year window for renewal instead of two years. The grandfather clause for certification is eliminated along with an additional assessment option being added.

73 Bulletin 746: Counselor K-12

This revision in the requirements for add-on certification as a school counselor will allow three years of successful experience as a school counselor to substitute for the required three-semester-hour supervised practicum in a school setting.

74 Bulletin 746: FLES Certification

This revision in the requirements for add-on certification as a school counselor will allow three years of successful experience as a school counselor to substitute for the required three-semester-hour supervised practicum in a school setting.

75 Bulletin 746: Extended Endorsement License

This policy allows for the issuance of an Extended Endorsement License (EEL) to individuals who hold standard Louisiana teaching certificates (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Type C, Type B, Type A, or Out-of-State), pass the current Praxis content exam(s) required for the area in which the EEL is requested, and present detailed prescriptions that identify any additional coursework and/or exams needed to complete requirements for the area/level certification endorsement. The EEL could be renewed annually, upon completion of renewal requirements, for a maximum of three years.


Chapters 11-14 These chapters were previous appendices that did not show up in the web version of 746.

77 Bulletin 746: OFAT’s

This change in policy will allow an individual to renew an Out-of-Field Authority to Teach (OFAT) by attempting the required PRAXIS exam(s) for add-on certification in the area of the OFAT at least once per year.

Adopted October 2007 78 Bulletin 746:

CTTIE The proposed change will allow individuals with a valid Louisiana teaching certificate to use three years of successful teaching experience in lieu of the mandatory three-hour New Instructor Workshop requirement and thus to renew with only three hours of CTTIE coursework.

79 Bulletin 746: PRAXS

This policy adds PRAXIS exam 0521 Early childhood To the guidelines for PK-3ptogram completers. This exam becomes mandatory12/31/07 and replaces 0020.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Adopted January 2008 80 Bulletin 746:

FLES Certificates The policy change would allow the Certification Unit to accept evaluation of foreign transcripts from World Education Services (WES) for FLES certification.

81 Bulletin 746: Foreign Applicant

The policy change would allow the Certification Unit to accept evaluation of foreign transcripts from World Education Services (WES) for foreign applicants.

Adopted February 2008 82 Bulletin 746:

Jr. ROTC Instructor There was no change in policy for certification as a Jr. ROTC Instructor; the change was moving the ancillary area from Ancillary Services Certificates to Ancillary Teaching Certificates.

Adopted April 2008 83 Bulletin 746:

COE Certification This change in policy will allow certificated individuals in Agriculture, Technology Ed, Family and Consumer Science, Marketing and CTTIE to become certified in Cooperative education for those areas.

Adopted June 2008 84 Bulletin 746:

Math Add-On This change will allow a new add-on policy for Algebra I.

85 Bulletin 746: Practitioner Program

This change will allow an additional entry point into the Practitioner Program. The new entry point will be a fall entry.

Adopted August 2008 86 Bulletin 746:

Jr. ROTC Instructor This change in the ROTC policy will allow a change in the validity period of the certificate.

87 Bulletin 746: Out-of-State Policy

This change in policy will allow the acceptance of experience in a non public school system to waive the PRAXIS requirement required for a standard teaching certificate.

BESE POLICIES Now Out for Notice of Intent (NOI)

(NOT YET POLICY)

Approved May 2008 Pending 1 Bulletin 746:

Mild/Moderate/Elementary Undergraduate Programs

This change in the undergraduate program will take the program to a more integrated to merged program instead of a totally blended program.

Pending 2 Bulletin 746: Online Instructor

This is a new policy that will allow an individual to be certified to teach online courses.

Approved June 2008 Pending 3 Bulletin 746: Revocation

Policy This change will add the two charges of Voyeurism and Peeping Tom

Approved August 2008 Pending 4 Bulletin 746: Math for

Professionals- Ancillary Certificate

This policy would allow individuals with professional math/science backgrounds to teach math on a part-time basis.

Revised 9/11/ 2008

Pending 5 Bulletin 746: PL3

Licensure This policy would allow a PL3 license to be held up to four years for the completion of guidelines.

Pending 6 Bulletin 746: State as a Provider

This policy change would remove the LaTAAP requirement from the issuance of an initial Louisiana certificate to an individual who is using three years to waive the internship or student teaching.

Pending 7 Bulletin 746; Mild/Moderate: 1-12 Add-On Policy

This policy would allow an individual with three years of teaching experience in Mild/Moderate the option of waiving the practicum in assessment and evaluation.

Pending 8 Bulletin 746: Out-of-State Policy

This policy would allow an individual coming from another state, who has not taught in five years, the option of being issued an OS1 certificate so that they can complete six semester hours of refresher credit.

Chapter 9. Actions Related to Criminal Offenses and/or the Submission of Fraudulent Documentation

§901. Overview A. Teaching certificates can be denied, suspended, or revoked for certain criminal offenses

and/or for the submission of fraudulent documentation. This chapter presents those circumstances plus the circumstances under which certificates can possibly be reinstated.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32: §903. Definitions

A. For the purposes of this policy:

Applicant―any person applying for a Louisiana teaching authorization of any kind.

Board―the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as a whole and/or any of its standing committees.

Convicted or Conviction―any proceedings in which the accused person pleads guilty or no contest, and those proceedings that are tried and result in a judgment of guilty.

Department―the Louisiana Department of Education.

Fraudulent Document―any paper, instrument, or other form of writing that is false, altered, or counterfeit and that is used as a subterfuge or device to induce the issuance of a certificate.

Offense or Crime―those listed in R.S. 15.587.1(C) and any felony offense whatsoever.

Teaching Certificate or Certificate―any license, permit, or certificate issued by the Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education of the Department of Education.

B. The following crimes are reported under R.S.15:587.1:

1. R.S. 14:30, R.S. 14:30.1, R.S. 14:31, R.S. 14:41 through R.S.14:45, R.S. 14:74, R.S. 14:78, R.S. 14:79.1, R.S. 14:80 through R.S. 14:86, R.S. 14:89, R.S. 4:89.1, R.S. 14:92, R.S. 14:93, R.S. 14:93.2.1, R.S. 14:93.3, R.S. 14:106, R.S. 14:282, R.S. 14:286, R.S. 40:966(A), R.S. 40:967(A), R.S. 40:968(A), R.S. 40:969(A), and R.S. 40:970(A) or convictions for attempt or conspiracy to commit any of those offenses;

2. those of a jurisdiction other than Louisiana which, in the judgment of the bureau employee charged with responsibility for responding to the request, would constitute a crime under the provisions cited in this Subsection, and Those under the Federal Criminal Code having analogous elements of criminal and moral turpitude. (Federal Criminal Code provisions are in Title 18 of U.S.C.A.) Specifically:

* R.S. 14:30 First degree murder * R.S. 14:30.1 Second degree murder R.S. 14:31 Manslaughter * R.S. 14:41 Rape * R.S. 14:42 Aggravated rape * R.S. 14:42.1 Forcible rape * R.S. 14:43 Simple rape * R.S. 14:43.1 Sexual battery * R.S. 14:43.2 Aggravated sexual battery * R.S. 14:43.3 Oral sexual battery * R.S. 14:43.4 Aggravated oral sexual battery * R.S. 14:43.5 Intentional exposure to the AIDS virus * R.S. 14:44 Aggravated kidnapping

* R.S. 14:44.1 Second degree kidnapping * R.S. 14:45 Simple kidnapping R.S. 14:74 Criminal neglect of family * R.S. 14:78 Incest * R.S. 14:79.1 Criminal abandonment * R.S. 14:80 Carnal knowledge of a juvenile * R.S. 14:81 Indecent behavior with a juvenile * R.S. 14:81.1 Pornography involving juveniles * R.S. 14:81.2 Molestation of a juvenile R.S. 14:82 Prostitution * R.S. 14:82.1 Prostitution; Persons under seventeen; Additional offenses R.S. 14:83 Soliciting for prostitutes R.S. 14:83.1 Inciting prostitution R.S. 14:83.2 Promoting prostitution R.S. 14:83.3 Prostitution by massage R.S. 14:83.4 Massage; sexual content prohibited R.S. 14:84 Pandering R.S. 14:85 Letting premises for prostitution R.S. 14:85.1 Letting premises for obscenity * R.S. 14:86 Enticing persons into prostitution * R.S. 14:89 Crime against nature * R.S. 14:89.1 Aggravated crime against nature R.S. 14:92 Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles * R.S. 14:93 Cruelty to juveniles *R.S. 14:93.2.1 Child desertion R.S. 14:93.3 Cruelty to the infirm R.S. 14:106 Obscenity R.S. 14:282 Operation of places of prostitution * R.S. 14:286 Sale of minor children

R.S. 40:966(A) Penalty for distribution or possession with intent to distribute narcotic drugs listed in Schedule I; Manufacture; Distribution

R.S. 40:967(A) Prohibited acts; Schedule II, penalties; Manufacture; Distribution

R.S. 40:968(A) Prohibited acts; Schedule III; penalties; Manufacture; Distribution

R.S. 40:969(A) Prohibited acts; Schedule IV; penalties; Manufacture; Distribution

R.S. 40:970(A) Prohibited acts; Schedule V; penalties; Manufacture; Distribution

*Certificate issuance/reinstatement will never be considered for crimes marked with an asterisk.

C. Convictions that are set aside pursuant to Articles 893 or 894 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedures, expunged, or which are pardoned subject to Louisiana first offender pardon laws nonetheless, shall be treated as convictions for the purpose of denial.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32: §905. Denial of Certificates for Criminal Offenses and/or for the Submission of

Fraudulent Documentation A. An application for a Louisiana teaching certificate shall be denied if the individual applying

for the certificate has been convicted of any offense listed in R.S. 15:587.1(C) or any felony offense whatsoever and/or has submitted fraudulent documentation as determined by the

department. A person convicted of an offense as defined herein and/or has submitted fraudulent documentation as determined by the department may apply for a certificate after three years have elapsed from date of entry of final conviction or from date of the submission of fraudulent documentation.

B. The applicant shall be notified by certified mail and by any other appropriate means of notice that his/her certificate has been denied. The applicant shall provide copies of any documents that verify his/her identity, refute the existence of a criminal conviction, and/or verify the accuracy of documentation as submitted. If a conviction upon which the certificate has been denied is reversed, such action should be communicated to the department through documentation provided by the applicant.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32: §907. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates for Criminal Offenses

A. A Louisiana teaching certificate shall be suspended and revoked if the individual holding the certificate has been convicted of any offense listed in R.S. 15:587.1(C) [See Section I.B.] or any felony offense whatsoever.

B. When the Department is Notified that any Teacher has been Convicted of a Specific Crime

1. Department staff shall attempt to contact the teacher to inform him/her that the department has information regarding a criminal conviction and is proceeding under this policy to suspend the certificate.

2. The teacher shall have 10 working days from the date of notification to provide verification that he/she has not been convicted of a criminal offense. This opportunity for response is intended as a check against mistaken identity or other incorrect information and the requested verification may be provided through a telephone conversation or written correspondence.

3. If the teacher cannot be reached and/or if his/her employment status cannot be determined, suspension of the certificate shall proceed, as will all other steps in the process outlined in this policy.

4. If the department determines that there is evidence that a teacher has been convicted of a criminal offense, that teacher’s certificate shall be suspended. The Board, the teacher, and the employing school system shall be notified that the teacher’s certificate has been suspended pending official Board action.

5. The teacher shall be notified by certified mail and by any other appropriate means of notice that his/her certificate has been suspended and that the certificate will be revoked unless the teacher can provide documentation that he/she was not convicted of the crime. The teacher shall provide copies of any documentation that verifies his/her identity and refutes the existence of a criminal conviction.

6. If the conviction upon which a teacher’s certificate has been suspended and/or revoked is reversed, such action shall be communicated to the board through documentation provided by the applicant. The board may receive such information and order reinstatement of the teacher’s certificate

7. Upon official action by the board, any teacher whose certificate has been revoked shall be notified of such action by certified mail. The correspondence shall include instructions for and identification of the date when the individual may apply to the board for reinstatement of his/her certificate.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32: §909. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates due to Fraudulent Documentation

Pertaining to Certification A. A Louisiana teaching certificate may be suspended and/or revoked if a teacher presents

fraudulent documentation pertaining to his/her certificate to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or the Department of Education.

B. The Department shall investigate prior to determining that a teacher has submitted fraudulent documentation pertaining to his/her teaching certificate. Upon confirmation of the information investigated, the department shall notify the teacher by certified mail that his/her certificate has been suspended pending official board action and that a hearing will be conducted by the board to consider revocation.

C. Such hearing will be limited to the issue of whether or not the document submitted was fraudulent. The teacher shall provide the board with documentation that will refute the fraudulent nature of the document.

D. The Due Process Committee shall make a recommendation to the full Board, based on documentation received from the department and the teacher, whether the teaching certificate should be revoked. The decision of the board shall be transmitted to the local school board and to the teacher affected.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32: §911. Procedures and Rules for Issuance or Reinstatement of Certificates Suspended or

Revoked due to Criminal Convictions and/or Submission of Fraudulent Documents

A. Issuance/reinstatement will never be considered for teachers convicted of the following crimes: 14:30, 14:30.1, 14:41, 14:42, 14:42.1, 14:43, 14:43.1, 14:43.2, 14:43.3, 14:43.4, 14:43.5, 14:44, 14:44.1, 14:45, 14:78, 14:79.1, 14:80, 14:81, 14:81.1, 14:81.2, 14:82.1, 14:86, 14:89, 14:89.1, 14:93, 14:93.2.1, and 14:286.

B. Issuances/reinstatements of certificates shall not be considered until at least three years have elapsed from the date of entry of final conviction or from date of the submission of fraudulent documentation.

C. An applicant may apply to the board for issuance/reinstatement of his/her teaching certificate after the lapse of time indicated above and under the following conditions.

1. There have been no further convictions and/or submissions of fraudulent documentation. The applicant must provide a current state and FBI criminal history background check from state police that is clean and clear.

2. There has been successful completion of all conditions/requirements of any parole and/or probation. The applicant must provide relevant documentation.

D. Applicant Responsibilities

1. Contact the office of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and request a hearing for issuance/reinstatement of the certificate.

2. Provide each applicable item identified above in Section C, evidence that all requirements for certification have been successfully completed, and further documentation evidencing rehabilitation. The applicant is recommended to provide letters of support from past/present employers, school board employees and officials, faculty, and administrative staff from the college education department, law enforcement officials and/or from other community leaders.

E. State Board Responsibilities

1. The board will consider the request for issuance/reinstatement and documentation provided. The board is not required to conduct an issuance/reinstatement hearing and may summarily deny a request for issuance/reinstatement.

2. If the board or its designees decide to conduct an issuance/reinstatement hearing, board staff shall notify the applicant of a date, time, and place when a committee of the board shall consider the applicant’s request. The applicant may be represented and/or accompanied by legal counsel. In addition to the applicant and his/her legal counsel, a maximum of three witnesses may be called to provide testimony regarding the applicant’s rehabilitation. Testimony and information considered will be limited to evidence of rehabilitation. Any conviction will be given full faith and credit, and no testimony will be taken to refute the finding of the court. The written documentation provided prior to the hearing will also be considered.

3. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education reserves the right to accept or reject any document or testimony offered as evidence of rehabilitation and the right to determine if adequate rehabilitation has occurred and will itself determine if and when an applicant is eligible for issuance/reinstatement of a teaching certificate. The board further reserves the right to deny a request for issuance/reinstatement based upon the applicant’s dishonesty in failing to disclose a prior criminal conviction and/or for falsifying academic records. (If the board denies issuance/reinstatement, the applicant must wait one year prior to re-application.)

4. The committee of the board shall make a recommendation to the full Board regarding whether the applicant’s teaching certificate should be issued, reinstated, suspended for an additional period of time, or remain revoked. Board staff shall notify the applicant of the board’s action.


HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:

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§421.1. Applicability of graduate work to the minimum salary schedule

A. In determining eligibility for the minimum salary established in R.S. 17:421 for teachers who have a master’s degree plus thirty graduate hours, any graduate semester hours earned before or subsequent to receiving the master’s degree but which are not part of the master’s program and which are earned in a regionally accredited institution of higher education shall be counted toward the required thirty graduate semester hours. No provision of the Section shall effect any credit for graduate hours given prior to September 12th, 1975 to any teacher in determining eligibility for the minimum salary established in R.S. 17:421 for teachers who have a master’s degree plus thirty graduate hours.

B. For purposes of the minimum salary schedule established in R.S.

17:421.3, credit for graduate degrees or coursework will be given for a teacher whose primary responsibility is classroom teaching only when one or more of the following conditions have been met:

(1) If the teacher is employed to teach at the elementary school level, the

degree, or the degree and coursework, bears more than minor relationship to the methods of teaching or one or more of the subject matters taught by the teacher.

(2) The degree, or the degree and coursework, is in or closely related to

the subject matter field of the majority of classes assigned to that teacher.

(3) The teacher is assigned a majority of classes in a field or fields for

which the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education certifies there is a significant teacher shortage, but this condition will not be considered to have been met if the teacher is not either certified or actively pursuing certification to teach those classes pursuant to regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(4) The teacher who has been eligible for credit for a graduate degree, or

graduate degree and coursework, is assigned involuntarily to a class or classes and by virtue of that assignement would become ineligible, but this condition will not be considered to have been met if the teacher is not either certified or actively pursuing certification to teach those classes pursuant to regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

(5) The teacher earns a graduate degree, or graduate degree and

coursework, in a field related to educational administration, guidance, counseling, or personnel administration.

ACT 650

(6) The teacher was employed in a full-time position requiring certification in a Louisiana public school system during the 1985-1986 school year, however, the teacher shall have completed the requirements for the degree or coursework or have enrolled in a program leading to such completion not later than July 1st, 1986.

C. No teacher shall receive less salary by virtue of no longer meeting one

or more of the conditions listed in Subsection B of this Section. Added by Acts 1966, No. 430, §1; Amended by Acts 1975, No. 769, §1, Acts 1985, No. 650, §1.

Louisiana Department of Education Certification of Teacher’s or Family Member’s Serious Health Condition

** The health care provider of the teacher or of the family member must complete this form. ** Teacher: Return the completed form to your Louisiana Employing Authority, and keep a copy for your own records.

Teacher’s Name (Print) 1. Patient’s name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to teacher: Child Spouse Parent/Guardian Self 2. Description of serious health condition: The attached form describes what is meant by a “serious health condition” as set forth under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Does the teacher’s condition or family member qualify under any of the categories described? If so, please check the applicable category: 1 2 3 4 5 6 None of these 3. Medical Facts: Please briefly describe the medical facts which fit the category checked above: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Duration of condition and incapacity1: ___________________________________________________________________ a. Date the condition began: __________________ Probable duration of this condition: ____________________________ b. Will it be necessary for the teacher to take time off work only intermittently or to work on a less than full schedule as a result of this condition (including for treatment described in Item 5 below)? Yes No If yes, give the probable frequency and duration: ______________________________________________________________ c. If the condition is a chronic condition (condition #4) or pregnancy (#3), state whether the patient is presently incapacitated and the likely duration and frequency of episodes of incapacity: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. If additional treatments will be required for the condition, please describe: a. The nature of such additional treatments: _________________________________________________________________ b. The probable number of such treatments: _________________________________________________________________ c. The length of absence required: _________________________________________________________________________ d. The actual or estimated dates of the treatments, if known: __________________________________________________ 6. Is the teacher able to perform his or her job duties? Yes No If not, please describe the teacher’s restrictions and their duration: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Health Care Provider’s Name ____________________________ and Signature ______________________________________ (Print) (Stamps are not acceptable) Type of Practice: ______________________________ Office Telephone # __________________ Date _________________

Serious Health Condition

Definition as set forth under Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 A “serious health condition” is defined in the FMLA regulations as any illness, injury, impairment or physical or mental condition that involves one of the following: 1. Hospital Care:

This means inpatient care (that is, an overnight stay) in a hospital, hospice or residential medical care facility, including any period of incapacity or subsequent treatment in connection with or consequent to such inpatient care.

2. Absence plus treatment:

A period of incapacity of more than three consecutive calendar days (including any subsequent treatment or period of incapacity relating to the same condition), that also involves: a. Treatment2 two or more times by a health care provider, by a nurse or physician’s assistant under direct supervision of a health care provider, or by a provider of health care services (e.g., physical therapist) under orders of, or on referral by, a health care provider; or b. Treatment by a health care provider on at least one occasion which results in a regimen of continuing treatment3 under the supervision of the health care provider.

3. Pregnancy:

Any period of incapacity due to pregnancy, or for prenatal care.

4. Chronic conditions requiring treatments:

A chronic condition which: a. Requires periodic visits for treatment by a health care provider, or by a nurse or physician’s assistant under direct supervision of a health care provider; b. Continues over an extended period of time (including recurring episodes of a single underlying condition); and c. May cause episodic rather than a continuing period of incapacity (e.g. asthmas, diabetes, and epilepsy).

5. Permanent/long-term conditions requiring supervision:

A period of incapacity, which is permanent or long-term due to a condition for which treatment may not be effective. The employee or family member must be under the continuing supervision of, but need not be receiving active treatment by a health care provider. Examples include Alzheimer’s, a severe stroke, or the terminal stages of a disease.

6. Multiple treatments (non-chronic conditions):

Any period of absence to receive multiple treatments (including any period of recovery there from) by a health care provider or by a provider of health care services under orders of, or on referral by, a health care provider either for restorative surgery after an accident or other injury, or for a condition that would likely result in a period of incapacity of more than three consecutive calendar days in the absence of medical intervention or treatment, such as cancer (chemotherapy, radiation, etc), severe arthritis (physical therapy), kidney disease (dialysis).

1Incapacity is defined as inability to work, attend school or perform other regular daily activities due to the serious health condition, treatment therefore, or recovery there from. 2 Treatment includes examinations to determine if a serious health condition exists and evaluations of the condition. Treatment does not include routine physical examinations, eye examinations, or dental examinations. 3 A regimen of continuing treatment includes, for example; A course of prescription medication (e.g. an antibiotic) or therapy requiring special equipment to resolve or alleviate the health condition. A regimen of treatment does not include the taking of over-the counter medications such as aspirin, antihistamines, or salves; or bed-rest, drinking fluids, exercise, and other similar activities that can be initiated without a visit to a health care provider.



PLEASE CHECK CATEGORY THAT APPLIES TO APPLICATION: ____ Higher Level Certificate1 ____ Administrative Experience ____ Out-of-State PRAXIS Exclusion2

____ Student Teaching/Internship Waiver ____ Verification of Experience for Ancillary Area PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK





DISTRICT/ COUNTY

NAME OF SCHOOL

Public School

Private School

Grade

Level(s)Taught

Subject(s)

Taught


POSITION (teacher,

principal, etc.) -

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2 Out-of-State Exclusion: I certify that the experience as listed above was successful, complete, and correct according to the official records on file in the Louisiana approved public or nonpublic school system providing this verification of employment. The above individual will be re-employed by this system for the next school year in accordance with the out-of-state certification policy.

TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE EXPERIENCE, CORRECTLY LISTED ABOVE, WAS SUCCESSFUL.





Revised 9/11/08

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Please be reminded that on the Friday before Board committee meetings, the agenda and backup for each committee are now posted on our website at: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/bese. Items Received and Referred for the SSeepptteemmbbeerr 22000088 Meeting Item Summary Consideration of a revision in Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, to include a revision of the Foreign Language Special Certification Policy. (In the QUALITY LEADERS/EDUCATORS COMMITTEE)

At the September 2008 BESE meeting, the Department will recommend approval of revisions to Bulletin 746 regarding the Foreign Language Special Certificate (FLES). The revisions will allow teachers the option to renew FLES certificates every five years upon completion of 150 hours of continuing learning units of district-approved and verified professional development over a five year time period.

Consideration of revisions to the PRAXIS Family and Consumer Sciences (0120) test score due to transitioning of the new scoring scale. (In the QUALITY LEADERS/EDUCATORS COMMITTEE)

At the September, 2008 BESE meeting, the Department will recommend approval of revisions to the Praxis Family and Consumer Sciences (0120) test score due to transitioning from the older National Teacher’s Exam (NTE) scoring scale of 250-990 to the new Praxis scale of 100-200.

Consideration of approval of the Louisiana School Turnaround Specialist Add-On Endorsement. (In the QUALITY LEADERS/EDUCATORS COMMITTEE)

At the September 2008 BESE meeting, the Department will seek approval of the new Louisiana School Turnaround Specialist certification endorsement. This endorsement is tied to successful completion of all components and criteria of the Louisiana School Turnaround Specialist (LSTS) program by participating principals. The LSTS program is a leadership development program that borrows heavily from the corporate world. It is designed to strengthen the organizational and instructional leadership skills of currently certified and experienced principals so as to prepare them to lead low-performing schools to higher student achievement. The LSTS is designed to recruit, groom and build a cadre of school leaders prepared to turnaround failing schools.

Consideration of a change in Chapter 11. State and Federal Guidelines Related to No Child Left Behind Federal Legislation: Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals of Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel. (In the QUALITY LEADERS/EDUCATORS COMMITTEE)

At the September, 2008 BESE meeting, the Department will recommend approval of revisions to Bulletin 746 regarding State and Federal Guidelines Related to No Child Left Behind Federal Legislation: Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals. The policy revision will align the Louisiana High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) Plan for Not New Elementary Teachers with Federal requirements.

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Items Retained at the A

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Auugguusstt 22000088 Meeting (To be reconsidered at the September 2008 Board Meeting) Item Summary

NONE

Teacher Quality Items Out As Notice of Intent and Date Due to Come Back to the Board for Final Approval Item and Date Passed as NOI by Board Date Item was run Date due back as NOI in the Register for Final Approval 746 - Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, regarding an add-on certification endorsement in Online Instruction, Section 665. (passed by Board as NOI 4/17/08) This policy will create an add-on certification endorsement in Online Instruction. An add-on certification endorsement in Online Instruction will enable educators to become qualified instructors of online courses and will build capacity for teachers with an expertise in the field of online learning.

6/20/08

September 2008

746 - Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, regarding the Blended General Special Education Mild/Moderate certification requirements, Sections 219, 221, and 223 (passed by Board as NOI 4/17/08)

6/20/08

September 2008

746 - Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, the change in Chapter 9, Actions Related to Criminal Offenses and/or the Submission of Fraudulent Documents. (passed by Board as NOI 6/19/08)

8/20/08

October 2008

(For Dec. 2008 Rule)

The web address for the Louisiana Register is http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/osr/reg/register.htm.There is a drop down menu on the left side of the page. Click on Louisiana Register, select the issue (year and month) and scan the Index for the Notice of Intent in which you have an interest. This will give you detailed information on each item run as NOI.

Board Meeting Shots: ABOVE: Jim Garvey studies recommendation. RIGHT: Dale Bayard; John Bennett; and Debi Faucette, DOE, discuss agenda item.

Actions Taken by the Board in August 2200008

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8 Summary 1. NOI

The Board approved as Notice of Intent for Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, policy for a non-traditional type certificate for “professionals with specific math content knowledge/experience.” This certification will target practicing professionals having a math/science work-related background, who would be “on loan” from their employer to teach one or more mathematics courses on a part-time basis.

2. NOI

The Board approved as Notice of Intent revisions in Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel, to include an Ancillary certificate in the area of Orientation and Mobility. This policy will allow an individual who holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility and a license from either the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Educational Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) to apply for an Ancillary certification in this area.

3. NOI

The Board approved as Notice of Intent the following revisions to Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel: a. Revision of the Practitioner License PL 3 policy to allow the PL 3 to be issued for four years instead of three years; b. Revision of State as Provider policy to remove the requirement that candidates successfully complete LaTAAP prior to the issuance of an initial teaching certificate; c. Revision of requirements to add-on Mild/Moderate policy to allow the use of three years of successful experience teaching Mild/Moderate students in lieu of the three-hour practicum course in assessment and evaluation of Mild/Moderate exceptional learners; and d. Revision of policy regarding Out-of-State (OS) certificates to allow an out-of-state teacher with a five year

break in service to be issued a special one-year non-renewable certificate while he/she completes six-semester hours of coursework required for a three-year OS certificate.

4.

The Board approved the following teacher preparation programs at Louisiana State University and A & M College: a. Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Agricultural Education Grades 6-12, Business Education Grades 6-

12, and Marketing Education Grades 6-12; and b. Non/Masters/Certification-Only Programs in Agricultural Education Grades 6-12, Business Education Grades

6-12, and Marketing Education 6-12.

5.

The Board approved the request from Tulane University for an extension of its Second-Stage Unit Approval for one year, through December 2009, of its teacher preparation and certification program.

6.

The Board approved the recommendation of the Louisiana Unit Accreditation Board (LUAB) to grant approval of the teacher education unit at the University of New Orleans.

7.

The Board approved the recommendation of the Louisiana Accreditation Board (LUAB) and granted provisional approval of the teacher education unit at Louisiana College, contingent upon the following three conditions: a. The Unit will submit to the Department a copy of Part C of the Annual Report to NCATE that specifically addresses all

areas for improvement cited in NCATE’s Accreditation Action Report; b. The Unit will submit to the Department a timeline identifying completion dates for the alignment of assessments to the

Specialty Professional Associations’ (SPAs) standards, as well as copies of the program reports submitted to the SPAs; and

c. The Unit will notify the Department when a change of status of previously submitted programs occurs.

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The Louisiana Department of Education officials joined Governor Bobby Jindal, Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen, University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett, and other education officials at the University of Louisiana at Monroe to announce the receipt of a two-year, $3.4 million grant from The Wallace Foundation to support educational leaders across the state. The Wallace Foundation grant will allow the state to continue a collaborative effort between the Office of the Governor, the Louisiana Department of Education, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Regents, and the University of Louisiana System. Through educational leadership initiatives made possible by this funding, these organizations will continue their joint efforts to improve the state’s ability to recruit, train, and retain qualified school principals. Over the last three years, funding from The Wallace Foundation has been utilized to support a variety of educational leadership initiatives. The improvements that were achieved through these grant resources clearly contributed to Louisiana being recognized by the Southern Regional Education Board as the only state that made progress in six key policy areas pertaining to the preparation of principals. “We have identified about 20 schools in Louisiana that are high-performing, high-poverty schools and the one commonality among them is high-caliber leadership,” State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek said. “But effective school leadership doesn’t just happen; it requires an intense effort to grow and nurture potential leaders. This support from The Wallace Foundation allows us to designate more funding to support leadership development programs and furthers our capacity to produce extraordinary school leaders.” A major part of the state’s efforts to develop effective leadership relies on its ability to offer incentives to highly effective school leaders through various programs like the Wallace Foundation Grant and the Louisiana Leaders Fellow Program, which is supported by state funds. Through their participation in the Fellowship program, 21 teacher leaders are paid up to $70,000 a year, plus a $10,000 summer stipend to serve in K-12 schools as full-time educational leadership residents while simultaneously enrolling in the fellowship’s intensive full-time university program that allows them to become certified principals. Some of the funds from the grant will be designated to fund research that specifically addresses the placement and retention of new educational leaders in districts with underperforming schools.

Board Meeting Shots: LEFT to RIGHT: (top row), LEFT: Sharon Gilbert, Board Staff; Dr. Amy Westbrook, BESE Executive Director; Jim Garvey; Supt. Pastorek; Walter Lee; and Louella Givens. RIGHT: Dale Bayard recognizes Mr. Ronald Blanchard, inductee into the national Teacher’s Hall of Fame. (bottom row) LEFT: Senator Sharon Weston Broome discusses Legislators’ Back-to-School Program. RIGHT: Tammie McDaniel and Chas Roemer listen to presentation.

The next Board meeting will be in September 2008. • Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16 and 17, Committee Meetings • Thursday, September 18 – Full Board

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Revised 2/19/2008




172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

0710 0720 0730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07


0710 0720 0730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10



0711 0721 0731

319 316 315

Prior to1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

172 171 170

Effective 1/16/02

5710 5720 5730

174 173 172

Effective 7/1/07


5710 5720 5730

176 175 175

Effective 7/1/10


0500 0510 0520

645 644 645

Prior to 9/1/99




Certification

Area

Name of Praxis Test

ContentExam Score PLT K-6

(#0522) PLT 5-9 (#0523)

PLT 7-12 (#0524)


147 150

Prior to 6/1/04: PLT K-6 or ECE 0020; After 5/31/04: Early Childhood Education 0020 (Score 510) After 1/1/08: PLT Early Childhood 0521 (Score 172)


147 150

161 --- ---


150 --- 154 ---



140 145 150

--- 154 ---

Revised 2/19/2008






540 570

--- --- 161


160 130

---

---



--- --- 161

German German (0180) Prior to 6/30/06 German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06

500 151

--- --- 161



550

125 130 135

--- --- 161



149 152

---

---

161

Science Areas Biology Biology & General Science (0030) Prior to 6/30/05

Biology: Content Knowledge (0235) Effective 7/1/05 580 150

--- --- 161


530 151

161

Earth Science None Available** 161 Environmental None Available** 161 General Science

General Science: Content Knowledge (0435) Effective 7/1/05 Biology & General Science (0030) Prior to 6/30/05 or Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Prior to 6/30/06

156

580 530

--- --- 161


530 141

161


540 160

--- --- 161



600

--- --- 161

Computer Science, Journalism Latin, Marketing (formerly Distributive Education)


--- --- --- 161


French: Content Knowledge (0173) Effective 6/1/04 156 German: Content Knowledge (0181) Effective 7/1/06 151


Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191) Effective 6/1/04 160

161

or

154

or

161

Grades K-12 Music Music: Content Knowledge (0113) Effective 6/1/04 151 161 or 154 or 161 Grades K-12 Health and Physical Education

Phys. Education: Content Knowledge (0091) Effective 6/1/04

146

161 or 154 or 161


Revised 2/19/2008





150

Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Early Childhood Education (0020) Effective 7/1/05 Educ of Exceptional Student: Core Content Knowledge (0353) & Effective Date: 1/1/08: PLT: Early Childhood (0521)

143

143 510

143 172


150


Effective 6/1/04

143 160






143 141


150


143 147



150 Educ. of Exceptional Students: Core

Content Knowledge (0353) Effective 6/1/04 143



Principal Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision (0410) Prior to 1/1/09 Or School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) Effective 7/1/06

620

168 Educational Leader – Level 1 School Leaders Licensure Assessment (1010) Effective 7/1/06 168 Educational Leader – Level 3 School Superintendent Assessment (1020) Effective 7/1/06 154
