LAC 28:CXXXI.1363. Montessori Teacher Certification

A. A credential to teach Montessori at the levels prescribed by the training institution may be added to a standard teaching certificate for teachers who have completed training from one of the following entities: 1. American Montessori Society; 2. Association Montessori Internationale; 3. St. Nicholas Training Course of London; 4. The Montessori World Educational Institute; 6. Southwestern Montessori Training Center; 7. International Montessori Council; 8. any other course jointly approved by BESE and the Louisiana Montessori Association. 9. any program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. B. Eligibility Requirements. 1. Class C Montessori endorsement: successfully complete training from an approved provider listed in this Section. 2. Class B Montessori endorsement: requirements of Class C and have at least one year of effective teaching experience in a Montessori school, verified in accordance with §103 of this Part. 3. Class A Montessori endorsement: requirements of Class B and a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602. C. Beginning January 1, 2025, applicants must earn the required number of semester hours or contact hour equivalent in the teaching of reading and literacy in alignment with the science of reading competencies for certification as follows: 1. Birth-K, PK-3, or grades 1-5: 9 semester hours. 2. Middle grades: 6 semester hours. 3. Secondary 6-12 content area or all-level K-12 areas: 3 semester hours.