Mild/Moderate 4-8 and 6-12 Add-On
Add-on certification must be added to a valid Louisiana teaching certificate.
Coursework Requirements
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
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SPED 608 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities |
SPED 670 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology |
SPED 603 | Self Determination and Transition |
SPED 612 | Behavioral Support and Intervention |
SPED 613 | Collaborative Teaming |
SPED 663 | Instructional Practices in Special Education |
Additional Louisiana State Department of Education Certification Requirements:
- If you are pursuing Mild/Moderate 4-8 and do not already have a Middle School (4-8) Certification, you will need to pass the Praxis Middle School Content Exam and the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 5-9 exam
- If you are pursuing Mild/Moderate 6-12 and do not already have a Secondary (6-12) Certification, you will need to pass the Praxis Secondary Content Exam and the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 7-12 exam
- A passing score on the Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications
- Please verify that you meet the state teaching of reading and literacy requirements
Upon completing all requirements, the teacher's district will send an Evaluation, Add-On, Course Approval & Name Change Application (Application Type - EV) and any other documents (e.g., transcripts) to the Louisiana State Department of Education to add the new area to the existing teaching certification.