Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Spring Boot Camp Application 2025-2026

Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Boot Camp Application 2025-2026

Use this form to submit your application to participate in the LDOE's Alternative Pathway-4 Principal Boot Camp
Individuals holding a Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, or a Juris Doctorate, or honorably discharged commissioned officers from any military branch, can obtain an Educational Leader Level 1 certificate if they complete training approved and provided by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Individuals interested in this pathway must complete this application by September 8 to be considered for this training. Please complete all requested information. If you have any questions, please direct them to LouisianaLeaders@la.gov.

***NOTE*** There is a limit to the number of participants per round of the cohort. When this round is full, the application will be closed; otherwise, applications will remain open until 02/06/2026. ***NOTE***
Name*

First NameLast Name
Middle Name
Middle Name
Date Submitting Application*

MonthDayYear
Teaching Certificate Number (If Applicable)*
Used to track progress post boot camp.
Teacher Employee Number*
Used to track progress post boot camp.
Email (Professional)*
example@example.com
Email (Personal)*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you currently employed by a school/school system/charter school?

YesNo
Current Employer/School Name*
Current Employer/System*
Current address for the school/school system/charter school in which you are employed.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Through which field do you qualify for this alternative pathway?*
Rank at Time of Retirement*
Pay Grade at Time of Retirement*
Upload Resume Here*

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Have you been hired as a school leader (specifically principal or assistant principal) for the 2024-2025 academic year?*
Upload File: Use this upload to submit your signed contract or offer letter.*

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Have you taken the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) or the Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS)?*
What score did you obtain on the SLLA? *
What score did you obtain on the LLAS? *
Are you currently registered for the SLLA or the LLAS (again or the first time)?*
When do you plan on taking the SLLA or the LLAS? *

MonthDayYear
Do you have any previous experience in education? *
Please describe/elaborate on those experiences. *
Why do you want to be an Educational Leader? *
What strengths do you believe you bring to educational leadership? *
Think about your first day meeting the staff at your new school. Type out a brief introduction that you believe would best represent you and your vision for educational leadership. This introduction will be for staff only. *
What supports do you think you most need as you transition to a school leadership role? *
Upload a video (no longer than 2 minutes). In this video, please answer the following questions: Why is education important? What does leadership look like? Why do you want to serve in this role? *

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Application Assurances:*

I will supply all documents as required by the LDOE.I understand that once I am accepted into a boot camp cohort; full attendance is expected for all days of the boot camp. There will be no make-up days allowed. (Days 1-3 of the kick off; Day 1 of Site Visit and Day 2 of Site Visit)I accept that to miss a day or a part of a day will result in being dropped from the cohort and I will be required to submit a new application to participate again in the future.
Applicant Digital Signature Verification
By entering my name in the provided field, I acknowledge and agree that my typed name constitutes a legally binding digital signature, equivalent to a handwritten signature, for this form. I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
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Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Boot Camp Application 2025-2026