Professional Development
Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Resources
Bulletin 1943: Policies and Procedures for Louisiana Teacher Assessment
Act 838, passed during the 1997 Louisiana legislative session, authorized the LaTAAP. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved Bulletin 1943: Policies and Procedures for Louisiana Teacher Assessment to ensure standardization of the implementation of the LaTAAP.
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Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching (LCET)
Louisiana's Teaching Standards for both new and experienced teachers—the LCET—were developed from the professional knowledge base on teaching and "craft knowledge” acquired by experienced educators. The LCET form the criteria used to assess the teaching practices of new and experienced teachers.
The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE) approved the LCET in September 1992. Revisions to the Components are approved by the SBESE as needed. The following link contains the LCET for regular and special education teachers.
Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching
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What is HOT?
This learning module is designed to provide Louisiana's teachers understanding and assistance in planning instruction to develop higher-order thinking skills. The activities included - designed to promote problem-solving and decision-making - are essential to the improvement of student achievement.
What is HOT?
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Pieces
This learning module is designed to provide Louisiana's new teachers understanding and assistance in planning instruction for the wide range of individual differences among learners. Pieces contains a learning style diagnosis, an inventory of perceptual learning styles, and accommodation strategies for students and schools.
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Grievance Procedure
When a new teacher participating in the LaTAAP feels that the assessment is inaccurate, invalid, or misrepesented, he/she may initiate grievance proceedings. This three-step process is to ensure that new teachers will be afforded fair and impartial treatment. This document contains all activity sheets, forms, reports, and directions to be followed at each step.
Additional information about the Grievance Procedures for the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program may be found in Bulletin 1943: Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program, Revised 1998, Section XI.
Grievance Packet
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