Topic outline

• General
  

  General

  • System Change Notification

    
    NEW! Certification Platform

    The Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness (OELE) in partnership with Randa Solutions, Inc. officially launched the Kentucky Educator Credentialing System (KECS) on May 2nd, 2022. The new system is being implemented as part of a multi-phase project to transition educator certification, educator preparation and EPSB legal processes to an online platform to help streamline user experiences, decrease turnaround time as well as increase accuracy and efficiency.

    Phase one has launched! : Educator Certification – Educator Preparation (Admission/Exit) - Legal
    

    As of May 2^nd, 2022, all educators applying for initial certification, renewal or rank change will now complete the process through the new KECS system. The KECS system removes old processes of completing and uploading paper forms allowing a more streamlined experience for applicants, Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) and school districts. 

    EPSB legal and ethics processes have also transitioned to KECS as well. While it may look a little different, superintendents will complete a similar process when filing complaints for legal matters. The new system allows for EPSB legal staff to track and handle educator cases brought to the EPSB.

    Please click here to access the KECS system or view the frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to applying for certification. For login issues, please contact the Randa Solutions help desk at support@kecs.randasolutions.com.
    

    
    

  • 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 KECS Web Portal,  you can monitor your certification process, ensure the most recent assessment scores are updated, and pay necessary fee through the KECS system. 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 Certified in Kentucky
  

  Assessment Requirements to Become 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. If requesting ETS to submit GRE scores to KDE/EPSB please use code 2951. When requesting ETS to submit PRAXIS scores please use code 7283.

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

  • Online Application Process Webcast URL
  • FAQ for Online Application Process for EPPs Page