Division of Certification and Preparation
Certification & Recruitment
The Certification and Recruitment Section implements and maintains teacher certification procedures as mandated by legislation and State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policy as designated in Bulletin 746 Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel.
This section issues initial and upgraded teaching certificates and also issues ancillary certificates for those who work in a non-teaching capacity in school settings (e.g., school nurses). The certification staff also assists those in support positions in schools through the Tuition Exemption Program for Teacher Aides and Paraprofessionals.
This section works closely with BESE staff in the processing of certification appeals. The appeal process is available to any individual who has applied for certification and has been denied the requested certification due to the absence of certification requirements.
The Teach Louisiana website is also a key initiative maintained by this unit. Topics such as approved Louisiana education programs, certification add-on policies and applications, on-line job applications, job vacancies, job fairs, and highly qualified information can be found at this site.
Contact For More Information
Terry Rinaudo, Section Administrator
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