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Mentor Teacher & Content Leader Endorsements

Steps for Applying for MT/CL Certification

If you have additional questions, you may contact Dr. Amy Vessel ([email protected]).

How do I Enroll?
APPLICATIONS DUE EARLY MAY

STEP 1: Apply to Louisiana Tech's Graduate School. Here is a helpful instructional guide to help you navigate this process.
GUIDE TO APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
You will choose "life long learner" or LLL if you are not pursuing a graduate degree.  There will be an online $40 cost. Need help applying? Email [email protected] or call 318-257-2924.
STEP 2: Receive an acceptance email from Louisiana Tech providing you with an email address and registration information on how to register on Workday.  Any Email issues? Contact the Louisiana Tech Help Desk 318.257.5300
[email protected].
STEP 3: Register for your classes in our Workday system. the course information is listed above. The most important numbers are the call numbers. Any registration issues? Email or call Mrs. Debbie Lee at [email protected] or 318-257-3229
STEP 4:  Receive access to Canvas on the day courses begin. Your instructors will contact you through your Louisiana Tech email address, so check it regularly. Need help with Canvas course access? Contact the Louisiana Tech Help Desk 318.257.5300 or [email protected]. You can also reach Dr. Amy Vessel at [email protected].

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TEaM Expansion

Louisiana Tech University offers both Mentor Teacher and Content Leader training through all online graduate coursework.  The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has approved both pathways in June 2019. 

We have enhanced the current state training with our TEaM Model mentor training curriculum as well as innovative technology tools from our HUB center.  Our program is completely online in two graduate 3-hour semester hour courses. These hours can be applied to our Educational Leadership graduate program or be used as +30 hours. Faculty offer optional Zoom meetings to help you complete the tasks and are available face-to-face on campus.

Cost

The estimated cost per teacher for two graduate courses would be approximately $2,650.00. ( That includes the cost for two 3-semester hour graduate courses as well as the $40 application fee).

​NOTE: Districts will be responsible for all Bloomboard costs and coordinate billing through them. Names are submitted to LDOE by the university. ALL Bloomboard questions once you have your account should go directly to Bloomboard or your district content.

Q & A

What are the Mentor Teacher and Content Leader Endorsements?
​These are certifications you can add to your teaching certificate and are important steps on the leadership path.  Below is a breakdown of endorsements available:

• Elementary Mentor Teacher
• Secondary ELA Mentor Teacher
• Secondary Math Mentor Teacher
• Universal Mentor Teacher
• ELA Content Leader
• Math Content Leader

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How could I use the endorsements/certification?
A mentor teacher is a classroom teacher who supports aspiring clinical residents  and new teachers, as well as more experienced teachers needing additional support.  This endorsement is required by September 1, 2020, of all mentor teachers hosting clinical residents.  A content leader is a classroom teacher or district leader who specializes in a content area, ELA or Mathematics, and supports that discipline on the school or district level. 

What if my district is funding my training? 
For individuals and small groups registering, save your registration tuition receipt for reimbursement purposes from your school/district.
For larger groups from one district participating, contact                   Dr.  Amy Vessel. 

When I pass bloomboard, how do I secure my endorsement?
Ask your school district to assist you in applying for your endorsement. You will need to attach three items to your application: (1) Bloomboard certificate, (2) Louisiana Tech transcript verifying completion of courses, (3) Louisiana Tech Enrollment Letter (you received in your final class.)

When should I apply for graduate school?
Typically 2 months prior to the start of the training graduate course.

What if I need Bloomboard help?
Email [email protected]

What if I can't locate my Tech certificate/letter of completion?
Email Dr. Amy Vessel at [email protected]

​Serving as a mentor or content leader is an incredible opportunity to prepare leaders in education and bring prestige to our profession. We are honored at Louisiana Tech University to provide graduate coursework to prepare Louisiana's leaders for the future.
                                                                                    Dr. Amy Vessel

Endorsements Available

• Elementary Mentor Teacher
• Secondary ELA Mentor Teacher
• Secondary Math Mentor Teacher
• Universal Mentor Teacher
• ELA Content Leader
• Math Content Leader
• ​Science Content Leader
  

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Graduate Courses/Training

2025-2026 Cycles 

Mentor Teacher Cycle -
Summer (June)/Summer(July)
​Fall (Sept-Nov)/Winter(Dec-Feb)

ELA Content Leader Cycle
Fall (Sept-Nov)/Winter(Dec-Feb)

Math Content Leader Cycle
Fall (Sept-Nov)/Winter(Dec-Feb)

Science Content Leader Cycle
Fall (Sept-Nov)/Winter(Dec-Feb)


 

 

 Intro to Mentor Teacher/Content Leader
Summer 2025 OR
Fall 2025
EDCI 569
 
Mentor Teacher Training  
Summer 2025 OR
Winter2026
EDCI 570 
 
​Math Content Leader Training
Winter 2026
EDCI 573
 
ELA Content Leader Training
Winter 2026  
EDCI 574
 
Science Content Leader Training
​Winter 2026 
EDCI 554

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Bloomboard Support

ZOOM MEETINGS
We can offer Bloomboard support for our mentor teachers and content leaders pursuing certification. 

TEAM Coaches - A huge thanks to Dr. Miranda Allen, Mrs. Dandy Monroe, and Mrs. Elaina Parker for sharing wisdom to others pursuing credentials! Please view their workshops and resources below.

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10 Bloomboard Tips by Dr. Miranda Allen

Louisiana Tech assistant professor and former Bossier Parish Schools educator, Dr.  Miranda Allen, provided an encouraging presentation with many tips for tackling Bloomboard. Her recommendations are from her personal experience this year completing the elementary mentor assessment series.

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ELA CT STrategies by Dandy Monroe

Reading Complex Text

Expressing Understanding of Text Through Writing

Math CT Strategies by Dandy Monroe

Facilitating Mathematical Discussion

Demonstrating Math Content Knowledge

Dandy Monroe, served Ouachita Parish Schools as the former OPSB Title II Coordinator and District Liaison for Mentors and Residents. Most recently, she served as a Louisiana regional coach for Bloomboard assessments. Her March presentation for ELA Content Leaders was stellar! She will be returning to share strategies for Math Content Leaders in April. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Winn Parish educator and TEAM Model 2020-2021 mentor, Elaina Parker, provided such an authentic testimony to her quest to complete all state training and Bloomboard by the end of the year. Learn more from her success story! Great ideas! She did complete all Tech graduate courses in the summer and applied for her endorsement by December.

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Surviving Bloomboard by Elaina Parker

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