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To have scores reported to 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.  \nChart Legend   \nCurrently adopted exams = Previously adopted exams =  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n(accepted if passed during the adoption period)  \nJump to Exam Section  \nGeneral Pedagogy Exams-Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)  \nEarly Childhood and Elementary Certification Areas-Birth to Kindergarten, PreK to 3rd Grade, Elementary 1-5  \nMiddle School Grades 4-8 Certification Areas-English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies  \nGrades 6-12 Core Certification Areas-English, All Sciences, Social Studies, Math  \nGrades 6-12 Core and All-Level (K-12) Foreign Language Certification Areas  \nGrades 6-12 Non-Core Content Certification Areas-Agriculture, Business Education, Computer Science, Family & Consumer Science, Journalism, Marketing, Technology Education, Speech  \nSpecialty Content Add-on Certification Areas-Geometry, Algebra I, Computer Science and STEM K-5  \nAll-Level K-12 Certification Areas-Health & Physical Education, Art K-12, Music K-12, Dance K-12, or Theater K-12 .  \nSpecial Education Certification Areas-Early Interventionist, Mild/Moderate, Significant Disabilities, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairments/Blind  \nAdministrative and Instructional Support-Educational Leader, School Librarian, School Counselor  \nReading Exams  \n\n| General Pedagogy Exams | Exam Number | Score | Effective Dates |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Early Childhood | 0621 or 5621 | 157 | 1/1/2012-Current |\n| Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): K-6 | 0622 or 5622 | 160 |  |\n| Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 5-9 | 0623 or 5623 | 160 |  |\n| Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): 7-12 | 0624 or 5624 | 157 |  |\n\nEarly Childhood and Elementary Certification Areas  \nBeginning January 1, 2024, an applicant for initial certification 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  \nLouisiana-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.  \nBeginning September 1, 2024, an applicant for add-on certification in the areas in this section are required to pass the BESE-approved  \nTeaching of Reading (TOR): Elementary or Teaching of Reading/Language Arts: Elementary Subtest exam.  \n\n| Teaching of Reading: Elementary Exams | Exam Number | Score | Effective Dates |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Teaching of Reading: Elementary | 5205 | 159 | 1/1/2023-Current |\n| Teaching of Reading/Language Arts Elementary Subtest | 7002 | 138* | 6/1/2024-Current |\n| *Required score 1/1/2027-12/312028 |  | 147** |  |\n| **Required score beginning 1/1/2029 |  | 153 |  |\n\n\n| Birth to Kindergarten Content Exams | Exam Number | Score | Effective Dates | PLT Required | Reading |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Early Childhood Education | 5025 | 156 | 9/1/2015-Current | \u003Cbr>Principles of  Learning and  Teaching (PLT):  Early Childhood (5621) | Required |\n| -OR- |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Early Childhood Ed: Foundational Knowledge & Content | 5534 | 163 | 5/1/2026-Current |  |  |\n| -OR- |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Early Childhood Education: Foundational Knowledge | 5533 | 156 |  |  |  |\n| Pre-Kindergarten | 5531 | 155 | 9/1/15-8/31/26 |  |  |\n| Education of Young Children | 5024 | 160 | 9/1/15-8/31/26 |  |  |\n| Early Childhood Content Knowledge | 5022 | 160 | Prior to 9/1/2015 |  |  |\n| P","cbCaiazEx7n4tq0f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiazEx7n4tq0f","pdf",470817,"English","# Chart Legend\n# General Pedagogy Exams - Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)\n# Early Childhood and Elementary Certification Areas\n## Teaching of Reading (TOR): Elementary and Language Arts Subtest\n## Birth to Kindergarten Content Exams\n# Reading Exams","[{\"question\":\"How can test takers ensure scores are electronically reported to the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)?\",\"answer\":\"Register on the ETS Louisiana Praxis website for the required exam(s) and use a social security number with score recipient code #7330. 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