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• General
  

  General

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

    Due to the recommendations related to the COVID-19 virus, EPSB is not accepting onsite visitors at the 300 Sower Blvd. building location in Frankfort, KY. If you need assistance, please contact the EPSB at (502) 892-6657 to set up a phone conference or virtual meeting to help address your personal needs..
    
    For guidance regarding certifications and ETS testing center closures during the COVID-19 crisis please CLICK HERE
    
    For guidance on how EPPs can meet EPSB Requirements during the COVID-19 crisis please CLICK HERE
    
    For information regarding Student Teaching and Clinical Hours please CLICK HERE
    
    For information regarding Praxis Testing at home please CLICK HERE
    
    

    For the latest information on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov

  • Announcements Forum
  • How do I become a teacher in Kentucky? URL
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Assessment and Internship Page
  • Contact Information:

    Division Phone: (502) 564-5789
    Division Fax: (502) 564-9484
    Hours of operation are 8:00 AM (ET) - 4:30 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

    Staff emails are located on the right of this page.

  • Create Your Account on the EPSB Web Portal Page

    By creating an account on the EPSB Web Portal, you can monitor your certification process, ensure the most recent assessment scores are updated, and pay necessary fees using ePay. These assessment scores do not constitute an official record. If you would like an official record of your scores you will need to contact ETS.

• Approved Educator Preparation Programs
  

  Approved Educator Preparation Programs

  Kentucky approves numerous educator preparation programs: traditional, alternative, and through the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), online programs. All accredited entities and approved programs can be found at https://wd.kyepsb.net/epsb.webapps/admissionsexit/ApprovedPrograms/approved.aspx. 

  • Approved Educator Preparation Providers and Programs Database
• Assessment Requirements to Become a Certified in Kentucky
  

  Assessment Requirements to Become a Certified in Kentucky

  The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) maintains the assessments required for teacher and administrator certification. The EPSB only accepts official scores directly from ETS or a candidates college or university may verify scores on the EPSB certification application form.

  • Teacher assessment requirements http://www.ets.org/praxis/ky
  • Administrator assessment requirements http://www.ets.org/sls/states/ky
  • CTE assessment requirements Board Order No. 17-001 - CTE Cut Scores
  • ETS Praxis preparation materials, including Study Companions, Study Guides, and Practice Tests https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials
    

  • Board Policies and Procedures Related to Assessments URL
  • Praxis Testing - at Home Page
• Field Placement and Student Teaching
  

  Field Placement and Student Teaching

  • Student Teaching and Clinical Experience FAQ (COVID-19 Information) Page
  • Cooperating Teacher Program - General Information Page
  • Cooperating Teacher Training - Overview of Part A,B, & C Page
  • Cooperating Teacher Training - Part B Video Link Page
  • Placement Coordinator Contact Information Page
  • Kentucky Field Experience Tracking System (KFETS) Page
• Internships
  

  Internships

  Kentucky has two internship programs: the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP); and the Kentucky Principal Internship Program (KPIP). Both are year long mentoring support programs designed to asssit the intern I need the work of a first year teacher or principal. 

  • Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) Page
  • Kentucky Principal Internship Program (KPIP) Page
  • Board Policies and Procedures Related to Internships URL
  • Tuition Waiver Forms Page
• Information for Educator Preparation Providers (EPP)
  

  Information for Educator Preparation Providers (EPP)

  This section of our site is designed for our accredited EPPs with approved programs and providers that want to seek approval of programs to legally operate in Kentucky.

  • COVID 19 Information - Guidance for Educator Preparation Providers File
  • Admission and Exit Report Page
  • Kentucky Administrative Regulation Related to Educator Preparation URL
  • Senate Bill 1 Training Video Page
  • Standards Book
  • Guidance on Waiver Request for Alternative Student Teaching Placement Page
  • State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Page
  • University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) Page
  • KEPRS Presentations Page
  • Proficiency Evaluation Process for EPPs Page
  • Online Application Process and Information
    

  • Online Application Process Webcast URL
  • FAQ for Online Application Process for EPPs Page
  • Webcast PPT for EPP Online CA-1 Process File
  • Webcast PPT for EPP Online CA-TP Process File