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PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW. THIS ROUTE IS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION ONLY. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU MAY BE AN ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE THROUGH THIS ROUTE, PLEASE CONTACT NORMA ANDRADE AT: norma.andrade@education.ky.gov
You are a candidate for this route if you:
A candidate meeting these requirements receives a Statement of Eligibility. After obtaining employment, the candidate is issued a one-year Provisional Certificate. Upon successful completion of the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) during the first year of teaching, the teacher receives the Professional Certificate. In addition, veterans may also qualify for the Troops to Teachers program, which offers stipends to qualified candidates willing to teach in "high need" school settings.