La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXXI-537

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CXXXI-537 - Introduction

A. Types of Ancillary Certificates

1. Ancillary certificates are issued by the LDE for individuals who provide teaching, support, administrative, or supervisory services to children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and early learning centers serving children from birth to five years old.

a. See Chapter 7 of this Part regarding ancillary certificates issued for individuals who provide support services in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade schools and early learning centers serving children from birth to five years old.

b. See Chapter 15 of this Part regarding ancillary certificates issued for individuals who provide administrative and supervisory services in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade schools.

2. Types of ancillary teaching certificates are as follows:

a. ancillary artist or talented;

b. early childhood ancillary;

c. nonpublic Montessori teacher;

d. family and consumer sciences (occupational programs);

e. Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) instructor;

f. math for professionals;

g. mentor teacher ancillary;

h. content leader ancillary;

i. school counselor;

j. school librarian; and

k. dyslexia practitioner or therapist.

3. Non-Practicing status or operational role status for ancillary teaching certificates may be granted in accordance with §505 of this Part.

B. Renewal Guidelines. The initial validity period, unless otherwise noted, is for five years, with renewal thereafter for a period of five years at the request of an LEA.

C. Unless otherwise noted, for renewal of the ancillary certificate, candidates must successfully meet the standards of effectiveness for at least three years during the initial certification or renewal period in accordance with §103 of this Part.

D. Unless otherwise noted, a request for issuance or renewal must be submitted by the Louisiana employing authority.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXI-537

Amended LR 48439 (3/1/2022), Repromulgated LR 481042 (4/1/2022), Amended LR 50662 (5/1/2024).

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