Course: Division of Educator Preparation, Assessment, and Internship

Topic outline

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) 564-5846 to speak with a certification specialist regarding your questions about educator certification.
  
  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 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
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.
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.