Certification
By law, all teachers in Louisiana must be certified and highly qualified. In order to ensure that is the case, all teachers must take specific exams for the state of Louisiana (Praxis exams, more info below). If you are not already certified in another state, you must also choose an alternative certification provider (TNTP Academy or Louisiana College) during your first year. If you are certified already in another state, you must pass the appropriate tests and apply for your out of state certificate but do not have any other formal commitments throughout the school year. Please see below for more information about testing requirements and actions.
Please click here for more information about TNTP Academy and Louisiana College. You'll also find out more about these shortly before you arrive in region.