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I'm currently teaching in Arkansas, but might move to LA.
Does anyone know what I need to do to get a LA license?
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One year in LA from AR /blockquote>

It all depends on how long you have taught. If you have
taught over three years it is pretty simple. If not you
have to go through the LATAP program. (not sure that is
spelled right) I had taught seven years before I moved here
and all I had to do was apply for a LA teaching certificate
based on my AR cr...See More
Mar 24, 2007
Colin /blockquote>

I have a State of Illinois certificate, and some experience.
When I called the board of ed here in Louisiana, I was told I
had to take 8 stadardized exams, take two graduate level
education courses (I have a M.A.) and pass a background check.

The process will take 1 1/2 years and cost well over $1200. <...See More
Mar 24, 2007
One year in LA from AR /blockquote>

I guess I am lucky then. I did not have to take any exams or
classes! I am fully certified here in LA.

On 3/24/07, Colin wrote:
> I have a State of Illinois certificate, and some experience.
> When I called the board of ed here in Louisiana, I was told I
> had to take 8 stadardized exams, t...See More
Mar 24, 2007
Sarah/LA "the original" /blockquote>

The answer can be found at [link removed]!

To answer your question:

I am certified in another state or country. What steps should I
follow to become certified in Louisiana?

Out-of-State Applicants

If you are certified to teach in another state you must follow the
guidelines of the...See More
Apr 11, 2007
Sarah/LA "the original" /blockquote>

I don't where you got your information about the exams but the
only exams I could think of that you might have to take is
Praxis exams (if you have not had any) or if you need to take
the GRE to be able to take your graduate courses. Either way
this should in no way take 1 1/2 years. I went to a school on ...See More
Apr 11, 2007


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