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• 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.
    

    
    

  • 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 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
  • 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) - Plan I Page
  • Continuing Education Option (CEO) - Plan II Page
  • How to apply for a rank change after achieving NBCT Page
• 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

  • 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