LAC 28:CXXXI.1507. Educational Leader Certificate Level 2 (EDL 2)

A. To receive an EDL 2, the individual must: 1. hold or be eligible to hold a EDL 1 certificate, Louisiana provisional principal certification, OSP2, or comparable level out-of-state educational leader certificate; 2. have three years of successful teaching experience; 3. if applicable, have all out-of-state experience verified as successful by the out-of-state employing authority or SEA; 4. meet the standards of effectiveness as an educational leader for three years in accordance with §303 of this Part. 5. for individuals who are employed in a leadership capacity at the district level, earn effective ratings per local personnel evaluations for three years. B. Renewal Requirements. An EDL 2 is valid for five years initially and may be renewed thereafter for a period of five years at the request of an LEA. For renewal of EDL 2 certificate. Individuals who are employed in a leadership capacity must successfully meet the standards of effectiveness as a leader, in accordance with §103 of this part, for at least three years during the five-year initial or renewal period.