This Escadrille Louisiane pathway is for Louisiana residents with an advanced level of French. Participants pursue an approved, post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification program in Louisiana. For more information about teacher preparation programs, visit the Louisiana Department of Education teacher prep page.
Program Description
To be fully certified to teach French immersion (elementary level) in Louisiana, one must obtain Elementary Education Grades 1-5 certification as well as French K-12 certification. Qualified individuals may request financial assistance once enrolled in an appropriate alternative teacher certification program. Financial assistance will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Upon successful completion of the alternative teacher certification program, the individual will be considered an Escadrille Louisiane graduate/teacher. They will then be eligible for a $14,000 stipend, paid over a period of 3 years, as long as they teach French immersion full time at a public or public charter elementary school in Louisiana.
Requirements
Candidates must:
- Already hold a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
- Do not currently hold a teacher certificate
- Are at least at the B2 level of French according to the DELF standards or the Advanced Low/Mid level of French according to the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) standards
- Want to become a certified French immersion teacher without pursuing a master’s degree
- Commit to teaching French immersion in Louisiana for at least 3 years
Required Application Materials
When submitting an application to participate in Escadrille Louisiane, a complete submission contains each of the following items:
- Application form
- Curriculum vitae
- A letter of motivation typed in French
- A letter of recommendation
- Proof of Bachelor of Arts of Science degree
- DELF B2 certificate or proof of ACTFL Advanced Low/Mid level of French