CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

The best source for certification questions and forms is Teach LIVE!

To teach in a public school, teachers must be certified. Teachers are certified by completing a teacher preparation program – either a traditional program or an alternative program:

• Traditional Certification: Individuals can earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science that includes general education courses, a certification area focus, professional education, 180 hours of field experiences and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.

• Alternative Routes to Certification: Individuals who have a Bachelor of Arts or Science without the required education courses and experiences can pursue one of three alternative routes to certification, including earning a master’s degree, completing a certification-only program or completing a practitioner teacher program.

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/teaching/certification

LOUISIANA PRAXIS EXAM REQUIREMENTS 

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Please review your current certification status.  If you are in need of a  first time certificate, update, renewal or add-on, the link to the Louisiana Department of Education certification applications may be found by clicking here Teach LIVE!  

There is a fee for updating your certificate and the state requires electronic payment. (Fee amounts vary per application)

STEP 1: Set up an account in Teach Live – Login instructions listed below

STEP 2: Download and Complete the appropriate application

STEP 3: Pay all fees on-line and print verification of payment

STEP 4: Submit the completed application and payment verification to the IPSB – Human Resources Office

STEP 5: IPSB  Human Resources Office will complete the employer portion and submit to the state website

Initial Logon for User:

1. Open web browser and go to Certification Portal Log In
2. Click on “Not a member?” link at bottom right corner
3. Create your account with the requested information (you will create your own password here which will be used for future logins to the system)
4. Click submit

Subsequent Logon for User:

1. Open web browser and go to https://ldoe.force.com
2. Enter your email address
3. Enter your self-selected password
4. Click Submit