Do I have to have Praxis exams for Louisiana certification?
Yes,
Praxis exams are required for Louisiana certification. NTE exams completed prior to September 1, 1999 are also accepted for certification purposes. Other exams (such as TExES/ExCET, CBEST/CSET, FTCE, NYSTCE, etc.) are not accepted for Louisiana certification.
If you completed teacher preparation in another state, then you can be issued a Louisiana 3-year
OS (Out-of-State) certificate while you complete Praxis exams. An out-of-state candidate may be excluded from having to complete all Praxis exams for certification purposes if
all of the following is met:
- Teacher has at least 3 successful years of teaching experience in another state prior to the issuance of the OS and
- The teacher's employing Louisiana school district (public or approved private school) must verify all experience and submit the certification application along with the experience verification forms, professional conduct form, & certification fee for the higher level certificate.
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