After Katrina, an unprecedented public education reform movement has emerged in Greater New Orleans, and Teach For America corps members and alumni are making history as leaders at the forefront of these efforts.

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Certification and Testing

All 2010 Greater New Orleans corps members will be required to work toward certification, unless they are already eligible for a Louisiana teaching certificate. To meet this requirement, Teach For America – Greater New Orleans has partnered with the Louisiana Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP), one of the most high-quality, efficient, and affordable alternative certification programs in the country. Corps members become certified within two years by participating in the PTP, an 18-month certification program created and run by The New Teacher Project (TNTP).

In order to complete the program successfully, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Pass required exams;
  • Submit all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner;
  • Successfully complete the Teach For America summer institute and related commitments;
  • Attend and participate in observation debrief discussions, mentor meetings professional development opportunities, and 18 three-hour content seminars;
  • Complete a teacher portfolio at the end of the first year of teaching;
  • Pass the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP);
  • And fulfill the two-year teaching assignment.

Relative to other regions, costs for this program are notably affordable, ranging from $2,500 to $3,500. Applicants will receive further information about these requirements once accepted into the Greater New Orleans region.

At a Glance

Costs to Begin Teaching
Testing:: $150-370 to take all Praxis exams, depending on placement
Up-front Certification Program Cost: $3,500 for the year PTP program

Costs to Work toward Certification
$3,500