LAC 28:CXXXI.1311. Requirements to add Middle School (Grades 4-8) Specialty Area Endorsement for English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies

A. Individuals holding a valid OS, Type C, Level 1 or higher teaching certificate must achieve the following: 1. earn a passing score for Praxis middle school specialty area exam in the specific content area; or accumulate 30 credit hours in the specialty content area; and 2. earn a passing score for Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9 exam; and 3. complete six semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy, or other literacy options as outlined in §1301 of this Chapter.