Teach LA Live! Educator Certification Portal

Teach LA Live! is the online educator certification portal designed to improve customer service and bring teacher certification into the digital age. The portal allows for easy communication among state and local staff, electronic submission of certification applications, and online payment of fees. Access Teach LA Live! HERE.  


Certification Applications and Fees Updated

As laws and policies change, the information in the certification application packets must be updated to reflect those changes.  It is imperative to use the current application (currently with revision date of June 1, 2024) when applying.  To access current application packets, visit "Certification Applications & Forms" page by clicking on the link on the right menu. Download the application to your computer, complete it, save it, then provide to your employer or upload it to the portal.


News

5/20/2024 - Equivalency transcripts are required from certification applicants with degrees or coursework completed in foreign countries. Transcripts produced by foreign credential evaluation agencies accepted by LDOE for certification purposes must be endorsed members in good standing with NACES or AICE. Use their member directories online to confirm membership when selecting an evaluation/equivalency agency.