La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXXI-2501
Accredited (formerly regionally accredited)--a term used to denote the status of public recognition that a nationally recognized accrediting agency grants to an educational institution or program that meets the agency standards and requirements in accordance with 34 CFR 602 . When used in this Part, regionally accredited shall be replaced with accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602.
Alternate Teacher Preparation Program--a pathway for candidates with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 which combines professional knowledge with field experiences, including a one-year supervised internship in a school setting. For admission to an alternate program, applicants must demonstrate content mastery.
Ancillary Certificate--a type of Louisiana certificate that allows a qualified person who is not a certified teacher to provide services in a school setting.
Baccalaureate--a term used to denote an undergraduate degree or program such as bachelor of arts or bachelor of science.
Certification--a licensing process whereby qualified professionals become legally authorized to teach or to perform designated duties in the schools under the jurisdiction of BESE.
Content Leader--a teacher who is responsible for delivery of professional development aligned with state academic standards who is LDE certified and has the knowledge, skills, and resources to provide high-quality, content-rich, and curriculum-specific professional development to yearlong residents, new teachers, and/or developing teachers in need of instructional support.
Content Leader Ancillary Certificate--a type of certificate that authorizes an individual to serve as a school- or district-based instructional expert who is responsible for delivery of professional development aligned with state content standards found throughout the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 28, Education.
Continuing Learning Unit (CLU)--a professional development activity that builds capacity for effective, research-based, content-focused teaching and learning that positively impacts student achievement. As a unit of measure, the CLU is used to quantify educator participation in a system-approved content-focused professional development activity aligned with the educator individual professional growth plan.
Core Subject Areas--English, reading, language arts; mathematics; science; foreign languages; civics and government; economics; history; and geography.
Endorsement--a permanent certification, license, or credential added to an existing teaching certificate.
Equivalent Contact Hours--time spent with the instructor, time spent practicing or engaging in instruction, or a combination of both. One credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours.
Graduate--a term used to denote a degree, coursework, or program beyond the baccalaureate degree level such as masters of education or masters of arts in teaching.
Industry Based Certification--a certificate that provides evidence that an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a specific set of work related tasks, single occupational area, or a cluster of related occupational areas such as certified landscape technician, ASE certification, or licensed cosmetologist.
Louisiana Employing Authority or Local Education Agency (LEA)--a BESE-approved school or other BESE-approved entity employing a Louisiana educator for the purposes of providing educational services to Louisiana students. The BESE-approved school or entity is responsible for the evaluation of educators and submission of certification requests in accordance with Louisiana law and BESE policy. These include Louisiana approved public, charter, and non-public schools, BESE-approved third party entities contracted to school systems, and BESE-approved early learning centers.
Mentor Teacher--a teacher who supports aspiring teachers participating in undergraduate and post-baccalaureate. Mentor teachers use a cycle of coaching focused on instructional decisions to meet the needs of all students. Mentors may co-teach with yearlong residents or may support teachers without co-teaching. Mentors may also support new teachers or developing teachers in need of coaching, including teachers with an intensive assistance plan, in accordance with LAC 28:CXLVIIBulletin 130.
Mentor Teacher Ancillary Certificate--a type of certificate that authorizes an individual to serve as a mentor for undergraduate or post-baccalaureate teacher residents.
Non-Education Baccalaureate Degree--a baccalaureate degree earned through an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602 that does not result in eligibility for teacher certification in the state in which the program is approved to operate.
Non-Standard Certificate--a temporary certification, license, or credential issued to an applicant who is pursuing full credentialing as a teacher. To have this certificate reissued for year 2 and for year 3, an applicant must meet specified renewal requirements.
Paraprofessional--an employee who provides instructional support in a program supported with Title I, Part A funds.
Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Certification Program--a program offered prior to July 1, 2002, that provided opportunities for individuals with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree to become certified public school teachers. Applicants seeking certification under this program submitted an official transcript for evaluation to a Louisiana college or university with an approved teacher education program.
Regionally Accredited--see the definition for accredited in this Section.
Regularly Employed--a term used to denote an individual who is a full-time or part-time employee of a school system, and who is not hired on a day-to-day basis.
Standard Certificate-a credential issued by the LDE to an individual who has met all requirements for full certification as a teacher.
Teacher--an employee of a city or parish school board or of a BESE special school who holds a teaching certificate and whose legal employment requires certification under the regulations of BESE.
Teacher Education Program Completer-an individual who satisfies all requirements of a traditional teacher preparation undergraduate degree program or of an approved alternate teacher preparation program.
Teaching Certificate--a license, permit, or certificate issued by the LDE to an individual who has met all state requirements for certification as a teacher.
Temporary License--a teaching authorization held for a limited period and is not a standard certificate. See nonstandard certificate above.
Traditional Teacher Preparation Program--a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree program that includes general education courses, certification focus area(s), professional education courses, field experiences, and student teaching in a school setting.
Undergraduate--a term used to denote a degree, coursework, or program at the baccalaureate degree level such as a bachelor of art or bachelor of science.
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXI-2501