Louisiana Educator Rubric
Louisiana's statewide teacher evaluation rubric used within the COMPASS and LEADS evaluation systems. The rubric evaluates teachers across four domains using a five-point scale, providing a common language for classroom observation and teacher feedback across all Louisiana public school districts.
The Louisiana Educator Rubric is organized into 4 domains, 23 criteria, and a 5-level rating scale.
Mandated statewide in Louisiana for all public school districts.
Domains and Criteria
The Louisiana Educator Rubric domains and criteria
Instruction
Delivering rigorous, engaging instruction that develops student understanding and supports academic growth.
SO: Standards and Objectives
MS: Motivating Students
PIC: Presenting Instructional Content
LS: Lesson Structure and Pacing
ACT: Activities and Materials
QU: Questioning
FEED: Academic Feedback
GRP: Grouping Students
TCK: Teacher Content Knowledge
TKS: Teacher Knowledge of Students
TH: Thinking
PS: Problem Solving
Planning
Planning effective lessons aligned to standards, using data to inform instructional decisions, and designing learning experiences for all students.
IP: Instructional Plans
SW: Student Work
AS: Assessment
Environment
Creating and maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment that promotes student engagement and responsibility.
ES: Expectations
ESMB: Engaging Students and Managing Behavior
ENV: Environment
RC: Respectful Conditions
Professionalism
Demonstrating professional responsibility, engaging in continuous growth, and contributing to the school community.
GD: Growing and Developing Professionally
RT: Reflecting on Teaching
The educator accepts responsibilities contributing to school improvement. The educator utilizes student achievement data to address the strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
SI: School Involvement
SR: School Responsibilities
Rating Levels
Louisiana Educator Rubric rating levels
Significantly Above Expectations (5) / Exemplary
Consistent Evidence of Student-Centered Learning/ Student Ownership of Learning – Teacher and Students Facilitate the Learning
Above Expectations (4)
At Expectations (3) / Proficient
Some Evidence of Student-Centered Learning/ Student Ownership of Learning – Teacher Facilitates the Learning
Below Expectations (2)
Significantly Below Expectations (1) / Unsatisfactory
Minimal Evidence of Student Ownership of Learning – Heavy Emphasis on Teacher Direction
Source
Official Louisiana Educator Rubric source
Source: Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Educator Rubric (April 2024). Verified 2026-06-01. View the official rubric
Rubric facts verified 2026-06-01 against the official source.
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- Reduces post-observation write-up time for Louisiana principals
Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana Educator Rubric FAQ
- What is the LER?
- Louisiana's statewide teacher observation rubric, used within the LEADS evaluation system, assessing effective teaching across four domains (Instruction, Planning, Environment, Professionalism) on a 1-to-5 scale with written definitions provided at levels 1, 3, and 5.
- What are the domains and indicators of the Louisiana Educator Rubric?
- The LER is organized into 4 domains - Instruction, Planning, Environment, and Professionalism - containing 23 indicators in total (12 in Instruction, 3 in Planning, 4 in Environment, and 4 in Professionalism).
- How is the LER scored?
- Performance is rated on a 5-level scale: Significantly Above Expectations (5) / Exemplary, Above Expectations (4), At Expectations (3) / Proficient, Below Expectations (2), and Significantly Below Expectations (1) / Unsatisfactory.
- What does LER stand for?
- LER stands for Louisiana Educator Rubric.
- Which version of the Louisiana Educator Rubric is current?
- The current rubric is the Louisiana Educator Rubric (April 2024), used within the Compass and LEADS evaluation systems and verified against the Louisiana Department of Education source on June 1, 2026.
Used In
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