All certifications must be initiated by the employee in LDOE's Louisiana Educator Portal. Please visit https://lep.edlink.la.gov/ to begin the application process. 

Please see the Certification Portal How-To Guide for further instructions.

Important Note: As of January 1, 2025, LDOE is requiring a criminal background check (CBC) to be on file before any applications can be processed. Please email fingerprinting@apsb.org or call 391-7115 to schedule a fingerprinting appointment for this requirement. 

If there are any questions, please contact Teacher.Certification@apsb.org. 

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