Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Fall Boot Camp Application 2026-2027

Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Boot Camp Application Fall 2026-2027

Use this form to submit your application to participate in the LDOE's Alternative Pathway-4 Principal Boot Camp
Individuals holding a graduate degree in public administration, a graduate degree in 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 1 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 on the number of participants per cohort round. When this round is full, the application will be closed; otherwise, applications will remain open until 09/01/2026. ***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.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you currently employed by a school/school system/charter school?
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?
Please Submit Your Transcript for the Degree that Qualifies You for this Pathway

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Please Upload your DD-214

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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?
Are you currently registered for the SLLA (again or the first time)?
When do you plan on taking the SLLA?

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:
Applicant Digital Signature
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
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance at this meeting, please contact LouisianaLeaders@la.gov at least three business days in advance of the meeting, describing the specific assistance needed.
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Alternative Pathway to Leadership: Principal Boot Camp Application Fall 2026-2027