Log in to the to register for the appropriate test(s) required for Louisiana licensure. To have scores reported to
the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), register for the exam(s) using your social security number with score recipient code #7330.
If the test taker chooses to register for the exam(s) without the social security number, scores will not be electronically reported to LDOE.
Currently adopted exams =
Previously adopted exams =
(accepted if passed during the adoption period)
- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
- Birth to Kindergarten, PreK to 3rd Grade, Elementary 1-5
- English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
- English, All Sciences, Social Studies, Math
- Agriculture, Business Education, Computer Science, Family & Consumer Science,
Journalism, Marketing, Technology Education, Speech
- Geometry, Algebra I
- Health & Physical Education, Art K-12, Music K-12, Dance K-12, or Theater K-12.
- Early Interventionist, Mild/Moderate, Significant Disabilities, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Visual
Impairments/Blind
- Educational Leader, School Librarian, School Counselor
Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Early Childhood 0621 or 5621 157
1/1/2012 - Current
Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): K-6 0622 or 5622 160
Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 5-9 0623 or 5623 160
Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 7-12 0624 or 5624 157
Beginning January 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section shall pass the BESE-approved Teaching of
Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam. Candidates completing a
Louisiana-approved teacher preparation program, already enrolled in the year-long residency, and holding either the PL or R credential prior
to January 1, 2025, are not subject to this provision.
Beginning September 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section are required to pass the BESE-approved
Teaching of Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam.
Teaching of Reading: Elementary 5205 159 1/1/2023 - Current
Teaching of Reading/Language Arts Elementary Subtest 7002 138*
6/1/2024 - Current147**
153
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Grades 6-12 Core Certification Areas
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Reading Exams
initial certification
add-on certification
*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028
**Required score beginning 1/1/2029