CURRENT Praxis Chart

Louisiana Certification Exams and Required Scores

the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), register for the exam(s) using your social security number with score recipient code #7330.

If the test taker chooses to register for the exam(s) without the social security number, scores will not be electronically reported to LDOE.

Currently adopted exams =

Previously adopted exams =

(accepted if passed during the adoption period)

- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)

- Birth to Kindergarten, PreK to 3rd Grade, Elementary 1-5

- English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

- English, All Sciences, Social Studies, Math

- Agriculture, Business Education, Computer Science, Family & Consumer Science,

Journalism, Marketing, Technology Education, Speech

- Geometry, Algebra I

- Health & Physical Education, Art K-12, Music K-12, Dance K-12, or Theater K-12.

- Early Interventionist, Mild/Moderate, Significant Disabilities, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Visual

Impairments/Blind

- Educational Leader, School Librarian, School Counselor

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Early Childhood 0621 or 5621 157

1/1/2012 - Current

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): K-6 0622 or 5622 160

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 5-9 0623 or 5623 160

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 7-12 0624 or 5624 157

Beginning January 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section shall pass the BESE-approved Teaching of

Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam. Candidates completing a

Louisiana-approved teacher preparation program, already enrolled in the year-long residency, and holding either the PL or R credential prior

to January 1, 2025, are not subject to this provision.

Beginning September 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section are required to pass the BESE-approved

Teaching of Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam.

Teaching of Reading: Elementary 5205 159 1/1/2023 - Current

Teaching of Reading/Language Arts Elementary Subtest 7002 138*

6/1/2024 - Current147**

153

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General Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Early Childhood and Elementary Certification Areas

Teaching of Reading: Elementary Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

General Pedagogy Exams

Early Childhood and Elementary Certification Areas

Middle School Grades 4-8 Certification Areas

Grades 6-12 Core Certification Areas

Grades 6-12 Foreign Language Core Certification Areas

Grades 6-12 Non-Core Content Certification Areas

Secondary (6-12) Content Add-on Certification Areas

All-Level K-12 Certification Areas

Special Education Certification Areas

Administrative and Instructional Support

Reading Exams

initial certification

add-on certification

*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028

**Required score beginning 1/1/2029

Birth to Kindergarten Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

PreK-3rd Grade (Early Childhood) Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Elementary Grades 1-5 Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Early Childhood Education 5025 156

9/1/2015 - Current

-OR-

Education of Young Children 5024 160

-OR-

Pre-Kindergarten 5531 155

Early Childhood Content Knowledge 5022 160 Prior to 9/1/2015

Elementary Multiple Subjects (consists of 4 subtests)*** 5001 --

9/1/2015 - Current

Reading Language Arts 5002 157

Mathematics 5003 157

Social Studies 5004 155

Science 5005 159

-OR-

Louisiana Elem Multiple Subjects (consists of 4 subtests)***

Teaching of Reading/Language Arts 7002 138*

6/1/2024 - Current

147**

153

Mathematics 7003 157

Social Studies 7004 155

Science 7005 159

***Subtests from 5001 and 7001 may be combined to meet content requirements.

One subtest for each subject required.

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 5018 163 9/1/15 - 8/31/17

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 5014 150 Prior to 9/1/2015

Elementary Multiple Subjects (consists of 4 subtests)*** 5001 --

9/1/2015 -

Current

Reading Language Arts 5002 157

Mathematics 5003 157

Social Studies 5004 155

Science 5005 159

-OR-

Louisiana Elem Multiple Subjects (consists of 4 subtests)**

Teaching of Reading 7002 138*

6/1/2024 -

Current

147**

153

Mathematics 7003 157

Social Studies 7004 155

Science 7005 159

***Subtests from 5001 and 7001 may be combined to meet content requirements.

One subtest for each subject required.

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 5018 163 9/1/15 - 8/31/17

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 5014 150 Prior to 9/1/2015

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

Early Childhood

(5621)

Required

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

Early Childhood

(5621)

Required

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

K-6 (5622)

Required

*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028

**Required score beginning 1/1/2029

*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028

**Required score beginning 1/1/2029

7001

Back to SPED Areas

Middle School Grades 4-8 Certification Areas

Mathematics 4-8 Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Science 4-8 Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Social Studies 4-8 Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

English/Language Arts 4-8 Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Grades 6-12 Core Certification Areas

Biology Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Chemistry Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Earth Science or Environmental Science Content Exams

English Language, Literature, and Composition Content

Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

General Science Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Mathematics Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Physics Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Social Studies Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Middle School Mathematics 5164 157 9/1/2021 - Current

Not

Required

Middle School Mathematics 5169 165 1/1/14 - 8/31/22

Middle School Mathematics 0069 148 Prior to 1/1/14

Middle School Science 5442 152 4/1/2021 - Current

Middle School Science 5440 150 6/8/14 - 3/31/22

Middle School Science 0439 150 Prior to 6/8/14

Middle School Social Studies 0089 or 5089 149 To Current

Middle School English 5047 164 1/1/2014 - Current

Middle School English/Language Arts 0049 or 5049 160 Prior to 1/1/14

Biology: Content Knowledge 5236 154 9/1/2022 - Current

Not

Required

Biology: Content Knowledge 0235 or 5235 150 9/1/12 - 8/31/23

Chemistry: Content Knowledge 5246 146 9/1/2022 - Current

Chemistry: Content Knowledge 0245 or 5245 151 9/1/12 - 8/31/23

At this time, a content area exam is not required for certification in Louisiana. For initial teacher

certification, 30 semester hours in the content area is required in lieu of an exam.

English Language Arts: Content and Analysis 5039 168 1/1/14 - Current

English Language, Lit, and Compostiton: Content Knowlege 0041 or 5041 160 7/20/13 - 8/31/14

English Language, Lit, and Composition: Content Knowledge

-AND-

0041 or 5041 160

5/8/12 - 7/20/13

English Language, Literature, and Composition: Pedagogy 0043 130

General Science: Content Knowledge 5436 141 9/1/22 - Current

General Science: Content Knowledge 0435 or 5435 156 9/1/12 - 8/31/23

Mathematics: Content Knowledge 5165 159 9/1/21 - Current

Mathematics: Content Knowledge 5161 160 1/1/14 - 8/31/22

Mathematics: Content Knowledge 0061 or 5061 135 6/1/10 - 12/31/13

Physics: Content Knowledge 5266 145 9/1/22 - Current

Physics: Content Knowledge 0265 or 5265 141

Social Studies: Content and Interpretation 0086 or 5086 153 1/1/20 - Current

Social Studies: Content and Interpretation 0086 or 5086 160

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

5-9 (5623)

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

7-12 (5624)

9/1/12 - 8/31/23

1/2/12 to 12/31/19

Back to SPED Areas

Grades 6-12 Foreign Language Core Certification Areas

American Sign Language Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Chinese Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

French Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

German Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Latin Content Exams

Spanish Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Grades 6-12 Non-Core Content Certification Areas

Agriculture Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Business Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Computer Science Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Family and Consumer Sciences Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Journalism or Marketing Content Exams

Speech Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Technology Education Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Secondary (6-12) Content Add-on Certification Areas

Algebra Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Geometry Content Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview ASLPI-0634 3+170 To Current

World Languages

Pedagogy (0841 or

5841)

Score 158

Effective 7/1/13 -

Current

Not

Required

Chinese (Mandarin): World Language 5665 164 6/1/2013 - Current

French: World Language 5174 157 10/1/10 - Current

German: World Language 5183 157 10/1/10 - Current

At this time, a content area exam is not adopted for certification in Louisiana. For initial teacher

certification, 30 semester hours in the content area is required in lieu of an exam

Spanish: World Language 5195 157 10/1/10 - Current

Agriculture 5701 147 6/8/14 - Current

Not

Required

Agriculture 0700 510

Business Education: Content Knowledge 0101 or 5101 154 11/1/10 - Current

Computer Science 5652 149 6/1/2024 - Current

30 semester hours of Computer Science Coursework may be accepted in place of the

exam for completers of a BESE-approved program effective until 6/1/27

Until 6/1/2027

Family and Consumer Sciences 5122 153 6/8/14 - Current

Family and Consumer Sciences 141

At this time, a content area exam is not required for certification in Louisiana. For initial teacher

certification, 30 semester hours in the content area is required in lieu of an exam.

Speech Communications 0221 or 5221 146 9/1/09 - Current

Technology Education 0051 or 5051 159 1/1/12 - Current

Algebra I 5162 157 8/14/18 - Current

None

Not

Required

Geometry 5163 148 6/15/22 - Current

Principles of

Learning and

Teaching (PLT):

7-12 (5624)

Prior to 6/8/14

0121 or 5121 Prior to 6/8/14

Back to SPED Areas

All-Level K-12 Certification Areas

Art K-12 Exam Number Score Effective Dates PLT Required Reading

Dance K-12 Or Theater K-12

Health and Physical Educaion K-12 Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Music K-12 Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Special Education Certification Areas

Teaching of Reading: Elementary Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Early Interventionist - Birth to Age 5 PLT Exam SPED Pedagogy Exam Reading

Mild/Moderate 1-5 Content Exams PLT Exam SPED Pedagogy Exam

Mild/Moderate 4-8 Content Exams PLT Exam

Mild/Moderate 6-12 Content Exams PLT Exam

Significant Disabilities Content Exams PLT Exam SPED Pedagogy Exam

Early Interventionist Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Mild/Moderate Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Significant Disabilities Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Art: Content Knowledge 0134 or 5134 159 1/1/12 - Current

-OR-

Not

Required

No exam available. Thirty semester hours in the content area is required in lieu of an exam.

Health and Physical Education 5857 160 6/8/14 - Current

Physical Education: Content Knowledge 0091 or 5091 146 Prior to 6/8/14

Music: Content Knowledge 0113 or 5113 151 7/1/03 - Current

Beginning January 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section shall pass the BESE-approved Teaching of

Reading: Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam. Candidates completing a Louisiana-approved

teacher preparation program, already enrolled in the year-long residency, and holding either the PL or R credential prior to January 1, 2025,

are not subject to this provision.

Beginning September 1, 2024, an applicant for in the areas in this section are required to pass the BESE-approved

Teaching of Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam.

Teaching of Reading: Elementary 5205 159 1/1/2023 - Current

Teaching of Reading/Language Arts Elementary Subtest 7002 138*

6/1/2024 - Current147**

153

See

-OR-

See

See None required.

Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention 5692 159 9/1/2022 - Current

Special Education: Early Childhood 0691 or 5691 159 1/1/14 - 8/31/23

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 0354 or 5354 145 1/1/12 - 12/31/13

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355 145 9/1/2023 - Current

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate

Applications

5543 153 9/1/11 - 8/31/24

Special Education: Severe to Profound 5547 156 9/1/2023 - Current

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound

Applications

0545 or 5545 153 9/1/11 - 8/31/24

PLT K-6

PLT 5-9

PLT 6-12

PreK-3rd Grade (Early Childhood) Content Exams PLT Early Childhood Early Interventionist

Required

Elementary Grades 1-5 Content PLT K-6

Mild/Moderate

Middle School Grades 4-8 Certification Areas PLT 5-9

Grades 6-12 Core Certification Areas

PLT 7-12

Grades 6-12 Foreign Language Core Certification Areas

Elementary Grades 1-5 Content Significant Disabilities

initial certification

add-on certification

All candidates must pass a content area exam appropriate to the certification grade level.

For middle (4-8) or secondary grades (6-12), a core subject-specific exam is required.

Integrated to Merged program completers: Principles of Learning and Teaching appropriate to grade level.

*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028

**Required score beginning 1/1/2029

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates Content Required Reading

Visual Impairments/Blind Pedagogy Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Administrative and Instructional Support Areas

Educational Leader Level 1 Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Educational Leader Level 3 Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

School Counselor Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Librarian Exams Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Reading Exams

Teaching of Reading Exam Number Score Effective Dates

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge -AND- 5355 145

9/1/2023 - Current

See

Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Students

0272 or 5272 160

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications -AND- 0354 or 5354 145

1/1/14 - 8/31/24

Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Students

0272 or 5272 160

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications -AND- 0354 or 5354 145

1/1/11 - 12/31/13

Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students 0271 160

Special Education: Foundational Knowledge -AND- 5355 145

9/1/2023 - Current

Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual

Impairments

0282 or 5282 163

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications -AND- 0354 or 5354 145

1/1/14 - 8/31/24

Special Education: Teaching Students with Visual

Impairments

0282 or 5282 163

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 0354 or 5354 145 Prior to 1/1/14

School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) 6990 151 9/1/2019 - Current

Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS)

‘demonstrated’ for at

least 9 assessments

within the series

4/1/2020 - Current

School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) 6011 166 9/1/09 - 7/31/20

School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) 6991 162 9/1/2019 - Current

School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) 6021 160 1/1/13 - 7/31/20

School Counselor 5422 159 9/1/2022 - Current

Professional School Counselor 0421 or 5421 156 7/1/15 - 8//31/23

School Librarian 5312 154 9/1/2022 - Current

Library Media Specialist 0311 or 5311 136 9/1/12 - 8/31/23

Teaching of Reading: Elementary 5205 159 1/1/2023 - Current

Teaching of Reading/Language Arts Elementary Subtest 7002 138*

6/1/2024 - Current147**

153

Teaching of Reading: K-12 Exam 0206 or 5206 156 9/1/2019 - Current

Teaching of Reading Exam 0204 or 5204 157 9/1/11 - 7/31/20

Elementary

Grades 1-5

Content

Required

*Required score 1/1/2027 - 12/312028

**Required score beginning 1/1/2029

Revised in accordance with Bulletin 746, July 2024.

Exams may be subject to change pursuant to state law and policy.