FAQ - Certification & NCLB

Following, you will find common certification & NCLB related questions and their answers.

I am interested in becoming certified to teach - what do I do?
The Department of Education is issuing teacher certificates.  Information can be found at Teach Louisiana, The DOE web page or you can contact the DOE area Certification adviser, Name at contact info.

I hold a regular/standard teaching certificate from another state - what do I do to get certified in Louisiana?
The appropriate application forms can be found on the Doe website http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/tsac/610.html

What do I do to add an area of certification to my existing certificate?
Many teachers seeking answers to this questions since the Highly Qualified Requirements of the No Child Left Behind act were implemented.  The link will show you the guidelines to add certification endorsements to an existing Louisiana teaching certificate.