Division of Certification and Preparation
Preparation & Accreditation
The Preparation and Accreditation Section is dedicated to supporting school districts and institutions of higher education in the preparation of high quality teachers to enable Louisiana's students to succeed and compete on a national and international level. This Section collaborates with the Board of Regents in reviewing and recommending State college and university teacher preparation programs for approval to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, non-university private providers who offer practitioner teacher programs and practitioner educational leader programs are also reviewed for approval.
Our goal is to develop and strengthen partnerships with universities, program providers, school districts and other stakeholders to enhance teaching and learning.
Other responsibilities of the Preparation and Accreditation Section:
Accreditation- Louisiana/NCATE Partnership
Louisiana is in partnership with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) to accredit teacher preparation programs in the State. All teacher preparation programs must meet both NCATE standards and State standards. Guidelines for accreditation and State approval are found in Bulletin 996, Louisiana Standards for Approval of Teacher Education Programs.
NCATE
Bulletin 996 - Standards for Approval of Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education Institutions
For a list of the regionally accredited public and private universities in Louisiana and additional information concerning the educational institutions, please click the link below.
Program Providers
Teacher Preparation Program Requirements & Structure
Certification in Louisiana is based upon the completion of an approved education program through a regionally accredited college/university or State approved private provider. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education must approve minimum course guidelines for undergraduate teacher education programs for implementation by a Louisiana higher education institution. The minimum guidelines for certification in Early Childhood Grades PK-3, Elementary Grades 1-5, Middle Grades 4-8, Secondary Grades 6-12, Grades K-12 (Art, Dance, Foreign Languages, Music, and Health & P.E.), and Special Education may be accessed at the following link.
Teacher Preparation Program Requirements & Structure (Word)
Teacher Preparation Program Requirements & Structure (PDF)
Teacher Preparation Program Requirements & Structure for Undergraduate Early Interventionist Program
Teacher Preparation Program Requirements & Structure for Alternative Certification Programs in Early Interventionist, Significant Disabilities, Hearing & Visually Impaired
Regional Institution Accrediting Organizations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CHE)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC-CIHE & CTCI)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA-HLC)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC-ACSCU & ACCJC)
Contact For More Information
Blanche A. Adams, Section Administrator
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