LOUISIANA
STATE RESOURCES

Louisiana requires all educators to hold at least a bachelor's degree. Information can be found here: https://doe.louisiana.gov/educators/certification/pathways-to-teaching 

Teacher candidates in Louisiana must pass Praxis exams in their desired area of licensure: https://praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/louisiana-tests.html 

• Step 1: Complete a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Step 2: Complete all:

  • Teacher preparation program requirements

  • Participate in student teaching

• Step 3: Complete required testing

• Step 4: Submit your application

More information can be found here: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=650 

Louisiana offers several pathways for those who hold a degree in non-education fields: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/prospect.aspx?PageID=605 

The Louisiana Department of Education maintains a list of approved educator preparation programs: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Prospect.aspx?PageID=413 

• Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children - https://louisiana.exceptionalchildren.org/ 

• Louisiana Association of Educators Aspiring Educators - https://www.lae.org/join-our-movement/join-LAE 

• Louisiana Geaux Teach Scholarship - https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/louisiana-geaux-teach-program/ 

• APEL Scholarships - https://www.apeleducators.org/page/BenefitsScholGrants 

LSU's College of Human Sciences and Education has compiled a list of scholarships available to future Louisiana educators: https://www.lsu.edu/chse/education/students/scholarships-teacher-outside-lsu.php