Division of Educator Licensure and Quality
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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.
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Starting December 18, 2018, visitors will be accepted by appointment only between 8:30 AM (ET) - 4:00 PM (ET) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
Contact Information:
Phone: (502) 564-5846
Fax: (502) 564-7092
Email: KDELIcensure@education.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.
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?
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.
Nontraditional Pathways to Certification
What Fees, Applications and Certifications are Required?
Substitute Teaching
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