Division of Educator Licensure and Quality

Topic outline

• General
  

  General

  • Announcements Forum
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Certification Page
  • Normal hours of operation for visitors to the Division of Certification are 8:00 AM (ET) - 12:00 PM (ET), 1:00 PM (ET) - 3:30 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

    Contact Information:

    Phone: (502) 564-5846
    Fax: (502) 564-7092
    Email: dcert@ky.gov

    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.
    

• Certification in Kentucky
  

  Certification in Kentucky

  There are numerous routes to initial teacher certification in Kentucky that include traditional and nontraditional pathways. Select one of the links below to review the various pathways, find the best route for you and understand the process.

  • How Do I Become A Certified Teacher in Kentucky?
    

  • Pathways to Certification in Kentucky Page

    There are numerous routes to initial teacher certification in Kentucky that include traditional and nontraditional pathways. Select one of the links in the navigation menu to review the various pathways, find the best route for you and understand the process.
    

  • Applying for a New Certification in Kentucky Page
  • Candidates Trained In Kentucky Page
  • Candidates Trained Outside of Kentucky Page
  • Candidates Trained Outside of the United States Page
  • Candidates Trained Through an Out-of-State Online Program Page
  • Nontraditional Pathways to Certification
    

  • Exceptional Work Experience for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
  • Local District Training Program for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
  • College Faculty for Teaching Grades 8-12 Page
  • Adjunct Instructor for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
  • Veterans of the Armed Forces Page
  • University-Based Alternative Route for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
  • Institute Alternative Route Page
  • Teach for America (TFA) Page
  • Proficiency Evaluation Page
  • Highly Qualified Route to Certification in Additional Areas Page
  • Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Program URL
  • What Fees, Applications and Certifications are Required?
    

  • Certification Fees Page
  • Certification Applications URL
  • Kentucky Teaching Certificates Page
  • Kentucky Administrative Regulation Related to Certification URL
  • Substitute Teaching
    

  • Substitute Teacher Certification Page
  • Emergency Substitute Certification Page
  • Substitute Teacher Certification Renewal Page
  • How Do I Become Certified for Administrative Positions?

  • School Principal Certification Page
  • School Counselor Certification, Grades P-12 Page
  • Superintendent Certification Page
  • Supervisor of Instruction Certification Page
  • Director of Special Education Certification Page
  • Directors and Assistant Directors of Pupil Personnel Cerification Page
• Certification Renewal
  

  Certification Renewal

  • Maintaining Valid Certification Page
  • Teacher Certification Renewal Page
  • Principal Certification Renewal Page
  • School Counselor Certification Renewal Page
  • Superintendent Certification Renewal Page
  • Supervisor of Instruction Certification Renewal Page
  • Director of Special Education Certification Renewal Page
  • Director and Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Certification Renewal Page
  • Board Policies and Procedures Related to Certification Renewal URL
• Ranks and Rank Changes
  

  Ranks and Rank Changes

  • Rank System and Change Page
  • Non-Traditional Pathways to Additional Certification or Rank Change Page
  • Continuing Education Option (CEO) Page
  • How to apply for a rank change after achieving NBCT URL
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
  

  National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

  National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Other members include school administrators, school board leaders, governors and state legislators, higher education officials, teacher union leaders and business and community leaders.

  The National Board for Professional Standards Certification process, requiring intense self-reflection and...read more.

  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Page
  • How to apply for a rank change after achieving NBCT URL
• Information for School Districts
  

  Information for School Districts

  • Emergency Non-Certified School Personnel Program Page
  • Local Educator Assignment Data (LEAD) Page
  • Online Application Process and Information
    

  • District Online Application Webcast URL
  • FAQ for Online Application Process for School Districts Page
  • Webcast PPT for School District Online CA-1 Process File
  • Webcast PPT for School District Online CA-TP Process File