The Louisiana Department of Education now requires all teachers and aspiring teachers to complete a digital fingerprinting background check at an Identogo location. The nearest location is Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on Canal Boulevard. However, a quicker appointment may be obtained at a different location. Notes:
The cost varies by location. LPSD is $59.50
Results can be seen the same day on the Teach LA site as a “Clear Credential”.
Candidates are encouraged to add their social security number to the application at the fingerprinting appointment
To get started:
Enter the service code 27N5HQ
Bring one of the identification documents from the list below to your appointment. Identification must be valid, not expired, and contain your photograph.
Driver’s license or permit
ID card issued by the government, or Military ID card
Passport
If you have trouble registering online, call 844-539-5543
For EDUC 250: You will be required to turn in background check twice.
Background check order: screenshot the email confirmation of your appointment to get fingerprinted
Background check results: see below for instructions
This background check will be the only one required during your time in the College of Education at Nicholls State University. It updates with any new, active or ongoing criminal charges as you progress through your studies.
Once you complete your background check:
Go to: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/teachers.aspx?PageID=416
Enter your first and last name
Save this page as a PDF
Upload the PDF to Canvas
Print the PDF and turn it in to your EDUC 250 professor.
*If you are not in EDUC 250 and are completing the background check process due to being a transfer or returning student, you must submit a copy to the Clinical Experience Coordinator as well as your course instructor.
***NOTE: Background checks are not optional for teacher education candidates. Failure to turn in a completed background check will result in your inability to complete field experiences, and therefore your inability to pass education courses.