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How to become a teacher in Louisiana

Prep providers

Completers

1,888

Newly licensed

1,775

Colleges (IPEDS)

113

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Louisiana Department of Education.

Steps drawn from the state's data

Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
Complete a teacher preparation program. Louisiana has 32 Title II providers.
Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
Apply to Louisiana Department of Education for an initial credential, such as Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education (CTTIE 1); Level 1 Professional Certificate; Out-of-State (OS) Certificate; Out-of-State (OS) Certificate 1.
Career changers can use one of 3 alternative routes instead of a traditional program.

Louisiana teacher certification Alternative routes

Teacher preparation providers in Louisiana

Provider	Program types	Enrollment	Completers
APEL	Alternative, not IHE-based	0	0
Caddo Parish School Board	Alternative, not IHE-based	34	14
Centenary College Louisiana	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	9	3
Grambling State University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	51	19
Iteach Louisiana	Alternative, not IHE-based	1,836	835
Jefferson Parish Embark	Alternative, not IHE-based	17	8
Louisiana Christian University	Alternative, IHE-based	130	34
Louisiana Resource Center for Educators	Alternative, not IHE-based	56	56
Louisiana State University Alexandria	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	90	30
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	132	114
Louisiana State University Shreveport	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	73	15
Louisiana Tech University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	157	50
Loyola University LA	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	23	11
McNeese State University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	158	45
Nicholls State University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	256	61
Northwestern State University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	217	77
OXFORD TEACHERS ACADEMY	Alternative, not IHE-based	738	16
Relay Graduate School of Education-LA	Alternative, not IHE-based	11	11
Southeastern Louisiana University	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	434	99
Southern University A&M College	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	95	15
Southern University New Orleans	Alternative, IHE-based	10	7
St. Bernard Parish PS	Alternative, not IHE-based	22	16
Tangipahoa Parish	Alternative, not IHE-based	26	19
Teach Ascension Academy	Alternative, not IHE-based	24	8
Teach St. Tammany	Alternative, not IHE-based	19	18
TNTP Academy	Alternative, not IHE-based	89	58
Tulane University	Alternative, IHE-based	43	11
University of Holy Cross	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	29	13
University of Louisiana Lafayette	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	435	92
University of Louisiana Monroe	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	190	79
University of New Orleans	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	214	43
Xavier University LA	Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based	54	11

About teacher preparation in Louisiana

INTRODUCTION

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and its partners in the Legislature, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), and Board of Regents (BOR) believe every student in Louisiana should be on track to a college degree or a professional career. Louisiana has therefore committed to preparing all students to achieve mastery and to be competitive with other students nationally and internationally. Specifically, Louisiana will steadily raise expectations for student achievement over the next ten years, so that all students are prepared for college or a career of their choice upon graduation. To meet this goal, Louisiana’s preparation programs are focusing on preparing new teachers whose students demonstrate growth in learning for success in college and careers. In collaboration with providers, districts, and the Board of Regents, the LDOE is also working to transform how teachers are prepared through competency-based instruction and full-year residencies with effective mentor teachers.