Course: Division of Educator Licensure and Quality

Topic outline

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.
- 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
- Option 1: Exceptional Work Experience for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
- Option 2: Local District Training Program for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
- Option 3: College Faculty for Teaching Grades 8-12 Page
- Option 4: Adjunct Instructor for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
- Option 5: Veterans of the Armed Forces Page
- Option 6: University-Based Alternative Route for Teaching Grades P-12 Page
- Option 7: Institute Alternative Route Page
- Option 8: Teach for America (TFA) Page
- Option 9: Expedited Route Page
- Proficiency Evaluation Page
- Highly Qualified Route to Certification in Additional Areas Page
- 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
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
Information for School Districts
Information for School Districts

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Division of Educator Licensure and Quality

Topic outline

General

System Change Notification

Certification in Kentucky

Certification Renewal

Ranks and Rank Changes

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Information for School Districts

Online Application Process and Information