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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 4 - Teacher and Leader Preparation Program Accountability, Renewal and Approval › Section XLV-407 - Quality Rating Calculation

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A. The LDE
				in collaboration with the BOR and K-12 and higher education experts shall
				periodically review the overall rating calculation including, but not limited
				to, data collected on the informational metrics and determine whether
				additional factors should be included in the rating calculation and whether
				adjustments should be made to the rating calculation. The LDE shall submit a
				report to BESE relative to the teacher preparation quality rating system in
				winter 2018-2019 and every two years thereafter, as deemed necessary and
				appropriate. Such report(s) shall include recommendations relative to
				refinements to the teacher preparation quality rating system including, but not
				limited to, adjustments to the factors included in the rating calculation, the
				overall rating calculation, and indices.
B. The quality rating for a preparation
				provider shall be calculated by weighting each domain as follows.
1. Preparation program experience shall be
				weighted at 50 percent.
2. Meeting
				educator workforce needs shall be weighted at 25 percent.
3. Teacher quality shall be weighted at 25
				percent.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 4 - Teacher and Leader Preparation Program Accountability, Renewal and Approval › Section XLV-409 - Performance Profiles

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A. The LDE will
				develop and make publicly available a performance profile for each approved
				preparation provider beginning winter 2020-2021, and every winter thereafter.
				The performance profile will include a quality rating as provided for in LAC
				28:XLV.405, including the scores and measures contributing to that quality
				rating, and informational metrics as provided for in LAC 28:XLV.411.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6(10),
				  17:7(6),
				  and
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 4 - Teacher and Leader Preparation Program Accountability, Renewal and Approval › Section XLV-411 - Informational Metrics

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A.
				Informational metrics provide additional detail relative to the teacher
				preparation quality rating system domains and other measures of teacher
				preparation provider quality. Informational metrics may be reported at the
				program or pathway level and may include data relative to the placement of
				teachers in Louisiana schools; and the retention of teachers in Louisiana
				schools.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6(10),
				  R.S.
				  17:7(6), and
				  R.S.
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 4 - Teacher and Leader Preparation Program Accountability, Renewal and Approval › Section XLV-413 - Reporting for the Accountability System

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A. By December 31 each year, preparation
				providers shall annually report to the LDE, in the manner specified by the LDE,
				the following.
Data Categories
Data Elements
Candidate and Graduate Biographical and Program
							 Data
Name
Birthdate
Social Security Number
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Institution name
Program type (e.g., undergraduate,
							 post-baccalaureate; certification-only, MAT)
Student category( candidate or graduate)
Date candidate admitted to program
Date candidate graduated or completed program
Number of candidates who dropped from program during
							 most recent academic year
Certification area(s)
Certification code(s)
Candidate Admissions and Test Data
GPA when admitted to program
High school GPA
ACT or SAT score
Date ACT or SAT was taken
Highest post-baccalaureate degree achieved
GRE score
Praxis tests taken
Praxis scores
TEACH Grant recipient status
TOPS Award Recipient Status
Graduates Completion Data
Observation scores used to make certification
							 recommendations
Grade Point Average at program completion
B.
				Program completers shall be defined as candidates who completed their programs
				during the most recent academic year, which is defined as September 1 of one
				year to August 31 of the following year.
C. This annually reported data, coupled with
				certification and effectiveness data from the LDE, shall form the official
				record for the calculation of the quality rating. The LDE shall provide for a
				data verification process for the official record as outlined in §415 of
				this bulletin.
D. Preparation
				providers shall report candidate data that is subject to the provisions of
				FERPA only when candidates have provided the necessary permissions.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6(10),
				  R.S.
				  17:7(6), and
				  R.S.
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-501 - Ongoing Approval of Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Programs

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A. In order to
				offer a BESE-approved early childhood ancillary certificate program that allows
				early childhood educators to earn a Louisiana early childhood ancillary
				certificate, early childhood ancillary certificate providers shall follow the
				process/procedures detailed in Chapter 3 of this document.
B. The LDE shall annually produce and make
				publicly available a performance profile and quality rating for each
				BESE-approved early childhood ancillary certificate program.
C. Renewal decisions shall be made every two
				years beginning with the first accountability cycle and shall be based on the
				quality ratings produced annually. Early childhood ancillary certificate
				programs that earn an ineffective rating (Level 1) for two of any consecutive
				three fiscal years may not be recommended for BESE-approval during the renewal
				period.
D. Early childhood
				ancillary certificate programs that do not maintain a quality rating of level 3
				or above on the Louisiana early childhood ancillary certificate program quality
				rating system and as reported in the annual quality rating shall participate in
				a continuous improvement planning process with the LDE, including the
				following:
1. program development of an
				improvement plan that includes specific improvement goals, timelines, and
				measures of success;
2. approval of
				the improvement plan by LDE staff; and
3. progress reports submitted by the program
				provider to LDE staff as established in the approved plan.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-503 - Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Quality Rating System Participation and Performance Profile Implementation Timeline

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A. For early childhood ancillary certificate
				programs that obtain BESE approval prior to September 1, 2023.
1. The 2021-2022 academic year will be an
				initial pilot phase for the early childhood ancillary certificate program
				quality rating system. The 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years will be an
				extended pilot phase for the early childhood ancillary certificate program
				quality rating system. BESE-approved early childhood ancillary certificate
				programs will be given the opportunity to participate in a pilot on-site review
				using the rubric maintained by the LDOE. If produced, individual early
				childhood ancillary certificate program performance profiles will not be
				published.
2. The 2024-2025 and
				2025-2026 academic years will be a learning phase. There will be no
				consequences for early childhood ancillary certificate programs as a result of
				performance profiles or quality ratings during the learning phase. Performance
				profiles for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 learning phase will be publicly
				available in fall 2027 and will clearly indicate that the performance profile
				is informational and assigned during a learning phase.
3. The 2026-2027 academic reporting year will
				be the first year of the initial two-year renewal cycle.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-505 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Quality Rating System

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A. The Louisiana
				early childhood ancillary certificate quality rating system shall serve as the
				basis for the renewal of early childhood ancillary certificate program
				approval. The rating system shall:
1. include
				multiple measures of early childhood ancillary certificate program
				success;
2. result in an annual
				report and performance profile for each BESE-approved early childhood ancillary
				certificate program; and
3. result
				in an annual quality rating for each approved early childhood ancillary
				certificate program.
a. The ratings shall be:
Quality Rating
Composite Score
							 Range
Level 1: Ineffective
1.00 <x< 1.44
Level 2: Effective: Emerging
1.45 <x< 2.44
Level 3: Effective
2.45 <x< 3.44
Level 4: Highly Effective
3.45 <x< 4.00
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-507 - Quality Rating Calculation

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A. The
				quality rating for an early childhood ancillary certificate program shall be
				calculated by weighting each domain.
1. Early
				childhood ancillary certificate program experience shall be weighted at 50
				percent;
2. Building workforce
				capacity shall be weighted at 25 percent; and
3. Early childhood teacher quality shall be
				weighted at 25 percent.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-509 - Informational Metrics

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A. The LDE may
				publish informational metrics that provide additional detail regarding the
				early childhood ancillary certificate quality rating system domains and other
				measures of early childhood ancillary certificate program quality.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:7(6) and
				  R.S.
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 5 - Louisiana Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Accountability, Renewal, and Approval › Section XLV-511 - Reporting for the Accountability System

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A. Programs shall submit cohort information
				for each candidate participating in a BESE-approved ECAC program follow the
				candidate's initial CLASS observation, at the completion of a cohort, and one
				year after the graduation of the cohort. Early childhood ancillary certificate
				programs shall report to the LDE, in the manner specified by the LDE, the
				following.
Data Categories
Data Elements
Candidate and Graduate Biographical and Program
							 Data
Name
Birthdate
Teacher Identification number (if applicable)
Social Security Number
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Name of employing Type III Center
Date candidate admitted to program
Date candidate completed first interval
Date candidate completed second interval and any
							 additional course intervals
Initial CLASS scores from observation conducted by
							 the ECAC program
Second CLASS scores from observation conducted by the
							 ECAC program
Date candidate graduated or completed program
Information for candidates who dropped including
							 reasons for dismissal or departure and date of last attendance
Candidate Admissions
Candidate employment verification
Candidate experience in ECE
Graduate
Completion Data
Date graduate obtained CDA and certificate
							 number
Date graduate obtained ECAC and certificate
							 number
B.
				Program completers shall be defined as candidates who completed the programs
				during the most recent academic year, which is defined as July 1 to June
				30.
C. Regularly-reported data,
				coupled with certification and teacher quality data from the LDE, shall form
				the official record for the calculation of the program quality rating. The LDE
				shall provide for a data verification process for the official record as
				outlined in this bulletin.
D.
				Preparation providers shall report candidate data subject to the provisions of
				FERPA only when candidates have provided the necessary permissions.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:7(6) and
				  R.S.
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Section XLV-701 - Introduction [Formerly section 301]

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A. Each educator preparation program seeking
				approval from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is
				required to incorporate and adhere to CAEP standards and to track closely the
				CAEP accreditation process. It is the responsibility of the teacher preparation
				program to prepare and present a clear description of how it is responding to
				each of the Louisiana standards within the accreditation process.
B. The rubrics, as listed, develop a
				continuum of quality regarding a beginning teacher's ability to meet
				effectively the requirements of the five domains in
The Louisiana
				Components of Effective Teaching
. The integration of the Louisiana
				content standards is to be evidenced in the teacher education curricula of each
				teacher education unit. Each teacher education program must show evidence of
				integration.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6(10),
				  R.S.
				  17:7(6), and
				  R.S.
				  17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-703 - Overview (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-705 - Introduction (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-707 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education Programs for Birth to Kindergarten (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-709 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education Programs for Grades PK-3 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-711 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education Programs for Grades 1-5 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-713 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education Programs for Grades 4-8 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-715 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education Programs for Grades 6-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-717 - College of Art/Humanities/Sciences Degree Pathway to Secondary Education Certification (Grades 6-12) (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-719 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Regular Education All-Level Programs for Grades K-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-721 - Minimum Requirements for Approved General/Special Education Mild-Moderate Undergraduate Program: An Integrated to Merged Approach Grades 1-5 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-723 - Minimum Requirements for Approved General/Special Education Mild-Moderate Undergraduate Program: An Integrated to Merged Approach Grades 4-8 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-725 - Minimum Requirements for Approved General/Special Education Mild-Moderate Undergraduate Program: An Integrated to Merged Approach Grades 6-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-727 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Early Interventionist Special Education Birth to Five Years Program (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter A - Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-729 - Minimum Requirements for Approved Teacher Education Program for Speech, Language, and Hearing Specialists (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter B - Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-731 - Introduction (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter B - Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-733 - The Practitioner Teacher Program Alternative Path to Certification (Minimum Requirements) (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter B - Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-735 - The Master's Degree Program Alternative Path to Certification (Minimum Requirements) (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter B - Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-737 - Certification-Only Program Alternative Path to Certification (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter B - Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs (Repealed) › Section XLV-739 - The State as a Private Provider (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter C - Teacher Preparation Programs › Section XLV-741 - Introduction

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A. Effective
				  January 1, 2017, for the purposes of program approval, teacher preparation
				  programs shall meet the requirements described in this Subchapter.
B. Current approved preparation providers
				  must demonstrate alignment of approved traditional and alternate programs to
				  the program requirements described in this subchapter and be approved by BESE
				  before July 1, 2018. Providers shall seek approval by submitting assurances or,
				  if seeking to offer an innovative model as described in
				  §743 of this
				  bulletin, by submitting an innovative design application. The LDE shall publish
				  the assurances and the innovative design application on the LDE website in fall
				  2017.
C. After July 1, 2018,
				  teacher candidates shall be admitted only to traditional and alternate teacher
				  preparation programs that meet the requirements described in this
				  Subchapter.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15),
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:10,
					 R.S.
					 17:22(6),
					 R.S.
					 17:391.1-391.10, and
					 R.S.
					 17:411.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter C - Teacher Preparation Programs › Section XLV-743 - Minimum Requirements for Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs

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A. A traditional
				  teacher preparation program is a baccalaureate degree program that includes a
				  minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework and required practice experiences.
				  Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, an approved teacher education program
				  shall be no more than 120 credit hours unless designated by the Board of
				  Regents as dual degrees or dual certifications Beginning September 1, 2024, a
				  portion of the total required credit or contact hours must include the minimum
				  number of hours in the teaching of reading and literacy as follows:
1. for certification in Birth-K, PK-3 and
				  1-5-9 credit hours;
a. The instruction must:
i. - iii. ...
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter C - Teacher Preparation Programs › Section XLV-745 - Minimum Requirements for Alternate Teacher Preparation Programs

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A. An alternate
				  teacher preparation program is a program that includes a minimum number of
				  credit or contact hours of coursework or training and required practice
				  experiences. There are three types of alternate teacher preparation programs.
1. The practitioner teacher program may be
				  offered by state-approved colleges or universities and non-university providers
				  with an approved teacher education program in grades PK-3, 1-5, 4-8, 6-12,
				  all-level K-12 (art, dance, foreign language, health and physical education,
				  and music), or integrated to merged approach for grades 1-5, grades 4-8 and
				  grades 6-12:
a. total hours required in
				  grades PK-3 program- 24-33 credit hours (or equivalent 360-495 contact
				  hours);
b. total hours required in
				  grades 1-5, 4-8, 6-12, all-level (K-12) programs-21-30 credit hours (or
				  equivalent 315-450 contact hours); and
c. total hours required in general-special
				  education mild/moderate grades 1-5, grades 4-8, and grades 6-12 programs-27-33
				  credit hours (or equivalent 405-495 contact hours).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter D - Alternate Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Section XLV-747 - Educational Leader Practitioner (Residency) Program

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A. State-approved non-university providers
				  and Louisiana colleges or universities may choose to offer an educational
				  leader practitioner (residency) program for certifying successful candidates
				  for educational leader, level 1 certification. (Two additional alternate paths
				  are available to individuals seeking an educational leader certificate level 1;
				  see LAC 28:CXXXI. Chapter 7 (Bulletin 746), for paths 1 and 2.) Educational
				  leader practitioner program providers must submit a program proposal to the
				  Louisiana Department of Education. Programs will be reviewed for adherence to
				  program requirements, and may be recommended to BESE for approval status.
1. Admission to the Program. Program
				  providers work with local educational agency or state/ school system-approved
				  charter school personnel to identify educational leader practitioner program
				  candidates who will be employed by the local educational agency or approved
				  charter school (hereinafter referred to as hiring authority). For admission,
				  candidates must:
a. possess a baccalaureate
				  degree from an accredited university;
b. have three years of K-12 teaching
				  experience and demonstrate strong knowledge of instruction through a rigorous
				  screening process by an approved program provider in partnership with one or
				  more hiring authorities;
c. hold or
				  be eligible to hold a valid Louisiana type B or level 2 teaching certificate or
				  have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate;
d. meet other non-course requirements
				  established by the approved leader practitioner program:
i. candidates will be chosen using a rigorous
				  selection process designed to determine the potential of candidates as school
				  leaders. The screening process for each cohort will involve a multi-phase
				  process that includes, as a minimum, a written application, recommendations,
				  and interviews.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 7 - Louisiana State Standards for Educator Preparation Programs › Subchapter D - Alternate Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Section XLV-749 - Minimum Requirements for Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Programs

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A. Early childhood
				  ancillary certificate programs must result in one of the following:
1. a technical diploma or certificate of
				  technical studies in an early childhood-related field from an accredited
				  technical or community college; or
2. training hours and professional portfolio requirements that can
				  be used to complete a child development associate (CDA) credential, either in
				  family child care, infant/toddler, or preschool, awarded by the Council for
				  Professional Recognition.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-901 - Planning [Formerly Section 401]

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A. Candidates at both the initial and
				  advanced levels of the teacher education program provide effective instruction
				  and assessment for all students.
1. The
				  teacher education program provides candidates1 at
				  both the initial and advanced levels with knowledge and skills in the following
				  planning processes:
a. specifying learner
				  outcomes;
b. developing appropriate
				  activities which lead to the outcomes;
c. planning for individual
				  differences;
d. identifying
				  materials and media for instruction;
e. specifying evaluation strategies for
				  student achievement; and
f.
				  developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates recognize the components of planning
								and know that they are expected to meet the learning needs of each student.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the steps in
								developing plans to meet the learning needs of each student.
Candidates develop and implement plans as needed
								to meet the learning needs of each student.
1 Candidates. Individuals admitted
					 to or enrolled in programs for the First preparation of teachers. Candidates
					 are distinguished from students in P-12 school.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-903 - Management [Formerly Section 403]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with knowledge and skills in
				  the management component, which includes maintaining an environment conducive
				  to learning, maximizing instructional time, and managing learner behavior.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand various approaches to
								classroom/ behavior management.
Candidates create a positive learning environment,
								maximize instructional time, and manage learner behavior.
Candidates create a positive learning environment,
								maximize instructional time, and manage learner behavior, making adjustments as
								necessary to meet the learning needs of each student.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-905 - Instruction [Formerly Section 405]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with skills for delivering
				  effective instruction, presenting appropriate content, providing for student
				  involvement, and assessing and facilitating student growth.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates recognize the components of instruction
								that meet the learning needs of each student.
Candidates demonstrate use of instructional
								components that meet the learning needs of each student.
Candidates demonstrate effective instruction that
								results in positive learning outcomes for each student.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-907 - Curriculum [Formerly Section 407]

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A. The teacher education curricula provide
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with knowledge and skills to
				  effectively incorporate the Louisiana content standards and grade level
				  expectations in instructional delivery.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the basic components of the
								Louisiana Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the Louisiana
								Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations in lessons for each content area
								they are preparing to teach.
Candidates implement instruction and assessment
								reflective of content standards, grade level expectations, local curricula, and
								each student's needs.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-909 - Curriculum - Reading (Specifically but not Exclusively for K-3 Teachers) [Formerly Section 409]

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A. The teacher
				  education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels
				  with knowledge and skills in the Louisiana reading competencies and the
				  curriculum process.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the components of the
								Louisiana Reading Competencies.
Candidates utilize the Louisiana Reading
								Competencies in K-12 classrooms.
Candidates effectively utilize the Louisiana
								Reading Competencies in K-12 classrooms to impact learning.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-911 - Curriculum - Mathematics (Specifically but not exclusively for K-3 teachers) [Formerly Section 411]

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A. The
				  teacher education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced
				  levels with knowledge and skills in the curriculum process.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the elements of reform
								mathematics.
Candidates use reform mathematics content and
								pedagogy in providing instruction.
Candidates effectively use reform mathematics
								content and pedagogy in instruction and assessment, including the use of
								manipulatives and/or the application of content to real life situations,
								resulting in improved student learning.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-913 - Technology [Formerly Section 413]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both initial and advanced levels with skills to plan and deliver
				  instruction that integrates a variety of software, applications, and related
				  technologies appropriate to the learning needs of each student.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand how to use technology.
Candidates create and use instruction and
								assessment that integrate technology into the curriculum.
Candidates effectively integrate technology into
								the curriculum with instruction and assessment that result in improved student
								learning.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-915 - Professional Development [Formerly Section 415]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with information and skills
				  for planning professional self-development
.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
No evidence exists that candidates were exposed to
								the need for ongoing professional development.
Candidates plan and pursue professional
								development activities required by the university and/or first employing school
								system.
Candidates develop an individualized professional
								development plan based upon their self-assessment, reflection, and long term
								professional goals.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter A - Standard A: Candidates Provide Effective Teaching for All Students › Section XLV-917 - School Improvement [Formerly Section 417]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with preparatory experiences
				  in school improvement that includes taking an active role in school
				  decision-making and creating relevant partnerships.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the processes of school
								improvement.
Candidates review and are familiar with school
								improvement efforts at the school and school system levels
Candidates participate in school improvement
								efforts by serving on committees and forming partnerships with community
								groups.
AUTHORITY
					 NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter B - Standard B: Candidates and/or Graduates of Teacher Education Programs Participate in the Accountability and Testing Process › Section XLV-919 - School and District Accountability System [Formerly Section 419]

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A. The teacher
				  education program provides candidates at both the initial and advanced levels
				  with knowledge and skills regarding the utilization of the Louisiana School and
				  District Accountability System (LSDAS).
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the basic components of the
								LSDAS.
Candidates investigate documents, data, and
								procedures used in LSDAS.
Candidates take an active role in the school
								growth process as related to the LSDAS.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part XLV - Bulletin 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs › Chapter 9 - The Components of Effective Teacher Preparation › Subchapter B - Standard B: Candidates and/or Graduates of Teacher Education Programs Participate in the Accountability and Testing Process › Section XLV-921 - Testing [Formerly Section 421]

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A. The teacher education program provides
				  candidates at both the initial and advanced levels with information on the
				  Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP 21) to enhance their testing and
				  measurement practices related to learning and instruction.
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Target
Candidates understand the basic components of the
								Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP 21).
Candidates plan and implement instruction that
								correlates with LEAP 21.
Candidates interpret LEAP 21 test data and apply
								results to impact student achievement positively.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 17:6(10);
					 R.S.
					 17:7(6), and
					 R.S.
					 17:7.2.