SPECIAL EDUCATION Add On Certifications

Caddo Parish Public Schools selects a cohort of currently employed teachers interested in adding on a High Need Special Education Certification to participate in the following programs.

To qualify applicants must be teaching in a position that requires the specific certification area being pursued.

If selected tuition is covered by Caddo Parish Public Schools.

TNTP

TNTP Classes will begin August 2022!

LRCE

Southeastern

Continuing Education

Below are many opportunities for you to grow professionally. Please contact the individual universities and/or programs for more information regarding enrollment, tuition and financial aid.

LATECH GRAD

nbct

National Board Certification Network Support

VISIT HERE

T2L

Library Certification(Add-On)

Northwestern State University currently offers this Add-On certification.

There are six courses required by the LA DOE for school librarian certification. We offer those courses on a rotating basis. If you can start coursework in the summer, the program can be completed in one year by taking two course each semester. Students starting in the fall or spring can finish in 16 months.

  •  Course work includes:

    • Nine hours in Elementary and/or secondary school library methods:

      • LIS 4050/5050 (3) Information, Media & the Curriculum (Spring)

      • LIS 4160/5020 (3) Literature & Related Materials for Children (Summer)

      • LIS 4170/5030 (3) Books & Materials for the Young Adult (Summer)

  • Six hours in Organization, administration, and interpretation of elementary and/or secondary school library service:

    • LIS 4070/5070 (3) Administration & Organization of the School Media Center (Fall)

    • LIS 4180/5180 (3) Technical Processes for the School Media Center (Fall)

  • Three hours in Elementary and/or secondary school library practice:

    • LIS 4100/5100 (3) Supervised Field Work in School Library Media (offered Fall/ Spring)

The field work includes 120 hours of observation and student teaching in multiple school library settings.

Please feel free to contact Adri LeBlanc via email, leblanca@nsula.edu, if you have any questions.