Certification Appeals
Certification Office Hours
Background and Professional Conduct
Login Help and Payment Support
Transferring Certification To or From Louisiana
- I am certified in another state or completed teacher preparation outside of Louisiana. How can I become certified in Louisiana?
- I need to have my certification and/or exam scores verified for another state/agency. How do I make this request?
- I am active duty military or a military spouse stationed in Louisiana. How do I transfer my certification from another state to Louisiana?
Educational Leader
Add-on to Certification
- How do I add a degree or Master's Plus 30 Graduate Hours to my certificate?
- How do I complete a self-evaluation for adding an endorsement or requesting an evaluation?
- I would like to add to my certificate, but my certificate is currently expired. What should I do?
- How do I request an add-on to my certificate (endorsement, degree, or designation)?
Certification Renewal or Higher Level
- What are the requirements to renew a Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) certificate?
- How do I renew my Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 teaching certificate?
- I am not currently teaching in Louisiana. How do I renew/advance my teaching certificate?
- How do I advance from a Level 1 to a Level 2 or Level 3 (or a Level 2 to a Level 3)?
Ancillary Teaching or Service
Initial Teaching Certification
- I am active duty military or a military spouse stationed in Louisiana. How do I transfer my certification from another state to Louisiana?
- I am certified in another state or completed teacher preparation outside of Louisiana. How can I become certified in Louisiana?
- What are the requirements for a Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) certificate?
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate (ECAC)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How can I correct/change information on an application in progress in the Louisiana Educator Portal when the forms are locked?
- Which Ancillary Service certificates are no longer issued by the LDOE? Who is considered certified by BESE?
- I need to have my certification and/or exam scores verified for another state/agency. How do I make this request?
- How can I send my transcripts?
- I don't have my social security card. Can I submit anything else instead?
- How can I change my name on my certificate?