Course: Division of Educator Licensure and Quality

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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 the latest information on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov
- COVID-19 Information - Certifications and ETS Testing Center Closures (updated 4/13/2020) File
- Announcements Forum
- Frequently Asked Questions for Certification Page
- 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.
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
Ranks and Rank Changes
Ranks and Rank Changes
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 Page
Information for School Districts
Information for School Districts

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