Add-On Certification Endorsement
The requirements to obtain an add-on teaching endorsement vary according to the existing certification held by the candidate. A candidate MUST hold an initial teaching certification in the state of Louisiana to "add on" an approved endorsement .
The School of Education offers the following add-on certification programs:
- Reading Specialist Add-On Certificate
- English Language Learners Add-On Certificate
- Teacher Leader Add-On Certificate
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Add-on & Ancillary Endorsements
If there is not a hyperlink associated with an add-on certification program, it is possible to get the information about requirements from the state education department. The State of Louisiana maintains a site with the requirements for each endorsement area.
Visit the Teach Louisiana website
- Scroll down until you see "Add-on & Ancillary Endorsements."
- Click on the drop down menu and choose one of the add-on areas that are listed above.
- Click submit.
- You will be shown a document listing the requirements for add-on endorsement in your selected area.