LAC 28:CXXXI.1329. Requirements to add Significant Disabilities 1-12

A. Individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate in grade levels PK-K or PK-3, elementary certificate in grade levels 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, or 1-8, upper elementary or middle school certificate in grade levels 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, secondary certificate in grade levels 6-12, 7-12, or 9-12, special education certificate, or All-Level K-12 certificate in art, dance, foreign language, health, physical education, health and physical education, theater, or music must earn the following: 1. 21 semester hours that pertain to children with significant disabilities, as follows: a. assessment and evaluation; b. curriculum development, modifications, and transition planning; c. behavior support; d. instructional strategies; e. communication; f. collaborative techniques and family partnerships; and g. characteristics of students with significant disabilities, physical support, health and safety; and 2. Three semester hours of internship of students with significant disabilities; or three years of successful teaching experience of students with significant disabilities verified in accordance with §103 of this Part; and 3. passing score for Praxis exams in accordance with §303 of this Part; and 4. complete nine semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy, or other literacy options as outlined in §1301 of this Chapter in alignment with the literacy foundations competencies. B. Beginning September 1, 2024, an applicant shall pass the BESE-approved Teaching of Reading: Elementary or Teaching of Reading: Elementary Subtest exam in accordance with §303 of this Part.