Do you want to work as a teacher in the great state of Louisiana? If that’s the case, you have come to the correct place. A short article on the processes of becoming a teacher in Louisiana may be found below.

Step 1: Complete a Teacher Preparation Program that has been Approved

To teach in the United States, educators must have at least a bachelor’s degree. To acquire certification in Louisiana, students must finish a state-approved teacher education program. A license area of specialization, education courses, field experience, and student teaching are all required in Louisiana. Any teacher education program in Louisiana must include 180 hours of field experience and a one-year teaching residency. The Louisiana Department of Education’s preparation website has a list of recognized teacher education programs.

Step 2: Pass the Requisite Exams

Most states in the United States require tests to demonstrate proficiency in both fundamental abilities and your academic area. The Pre Professional Skills Test (PPST) is required for basic skills, as well as the Praxis II: Subject Exams and Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) for subject area competency in Louisiana.

For three years, the Level 1 Professional Certificate is valid. The Level 2 Professional Certificate is awarded to educators with at least three years of experience who have completed the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP), a two-year mentoring and assessment program that evaluates the teacher’s subject area knowledge and classroom management skills. It is renewable every five years. Educators with five years of experience in their field of licensure who have passed the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP) and have a master’s degree are eligible for the Level 3 Professional Certificate.

Step 3: Submit your Application for a Louisiana Teaching Credential.

You can apply for Level 1 Professional Teaching Certification after achieving all of the mentioned prerequisites. On request, the licensure officer for your teacher education program will provide you with an application packet. Send your application and any attachments to the Louisiana Department of Education, Certification, P.O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064. You can track the status of your application by clicking here.