KY: Education Professional Standards Board


◦ Administrator Certification ◦ Alternative Routes ◦ Certification Applications ◦ Certification Q & A ◦ Certification Regulations ◦ Certification Renewal ◦ Continuing Education Option ◦ Emergency Non-Certified ◦ Fees ◦ KY Educator Certification Inquiry ◦ LEAD ◦ National Board Teacher Cert. ◦ Out-of-State On-line Program FAQ's ◦ Rank Change ◦ Substitute Teacher Certification ◦ TC-HQ ◦ Teacher Certification ◦ Troops to Teachers ◦ Contact Division ◦ Certification Regulations

Certification

Go to Certification Applications
List of all Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions

The Education Professional Standards Board is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators. Staff works closely with local school districts in the hiring process to ensure a properly credentialed educator in every professional position in Kentucky schools. Staff also works with Kentucky colleges and universities, out-of-state institutions, and national evaluation agencies. EPSB processes approximately 25,000 certification transactions annually.

Kentucky certification is based upon the completion of a 4-year teacher preparation program that includes student teaching and testing when applicable. Kentucky requires a recommendation from the certification official at the college/university (where the applicant completed his/her initial teacher preparation program, student teaching) regarding the specific teacher preparation program completed, grade level, and at what degree level and completion date of the program.

EPSB Division of Certification
100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4606
Fax: (502) 564-7092
Toll Free: (888) 598-7667

Contact the EPSB Division of Certification