LAC 28:CXXXI.1373. Computer Science and STEM Grades K-5 Specialty Content Area

A. Eligibility Requirements. A candidate must: 1. hold a valid OS, Level 1, or higher teaching certificate; 2. earn a passing score for Praxis—Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 exam; 3. 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, and 4. one of the following: a. pass the STEM for the Elementary Grades Praxis exam; b. earn 21 credit hours in computer science and STEM content with a minimum of 3 semester hours in computer science or educational technology; or c. successfully complete a BESE-approved micro-credential Computer Science and STEM Grades K-5 training program. B. An applicant applying for certification to teach kindergarten through third grade shall pass the BESE-approved Teaching of Reading: Elementary or Teaching of Reading: Elementary Subtest exam in accordance with §303 of this Part.