Louisiana Teacher Reciprocity
If you have a valid teaching certification from another state, you may be eligible for a Louisiana Teaching Certification through reciprocity agreements.
There are two certificates available for out-of-state applicants, Level 1 Professional Certificate and the Out-of-State Certificate depending on whether you have fulfilled competency examination requirements or not.
You will need to provid the following items in your application packet for the Out-of-State Louisiana Teacher Certification:
There are two certificates available for out-of-state applicants, Level 1 Professional Certificate and the Out-of-State Certificate depending on whether you have fulfilled competency examination requirements or not.
You will need to provid the following items in your application packet for the Out-of-State Louisiana Teacher Certification:
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Complete the out-of-state application.
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Official Transcripts
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Teacher Competency Examination Scores (if applicable)
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Provide front and back copies of your current, valid teaching certificate.
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Include a $50 processing fee in the form of money-order or check to the "Louisiana Department of Education"
- Professional Conduct Form
- LaTAAP (if applicable)
Send materials to this address:
Office of Teacher Certification
LA Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA. 70804-9064
LA Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA. 70804-9064
Or request more information by contacting a representative at the Louisiana Department of Education at (877) 453-2721.
Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.
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