Kentucky Initial Teacher Certification
Gain the credentials you need

• Kentucky Intial Teacher Certification
The following are the requirements and steps toward receiving your kentucky intial teacher certification:


• Step 1:
  
  
  You must complete a teacher education program from an accredited university.


• Accredited Teacher Certification Programs


• Step 2:
  
  
  Complete application form TC-1. You can also call for a packet to be sent to you, (502) 564-4606.


• Step 3:
  
  
  Request Official Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed.


• Step 4:
  
  
  Kentucky Competency Examinations:
  • Pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching Test (PLT)
  • Pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test


• Step 5:
  
  
  Have your university complete a Verification of Completed Teacher Education Program.
  
  
• Step 6:
  
  
  Include a $50 processing fee in the form of money-order or certified check to the "Kentucky State Treasurer"


Send to this address:
Education Professional Standards Board
Division of Certification
100 Airport Road, 3^rd Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601


Or request more information by contacting a representative at the Kentucky Department of Education at (502) 564-4606, or toll free at (888) 598-7667.


• Step 7:
  
  
  Sit Back and Relax!


• Kentucky Alternative Teacher Certification


The Alternative Teaching Certification in Kentucky allows the recipient to enter the classroom prior to the completion of a teacher education program.

There are six different avenues to receive a Kentucky Alternative Teacher Certification. The following avenue is the most popular option to alternative certification.

*Important* -- You must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university to be considered for the for the Kentucky Alternative Certification programs.


• Step 1:
  
  
  Acquire a job offer from a Kentucky school district.


• Step 2:
  
  
  Complete the application form TC-1.
  
  
• Step 3:
  
  
  Select from approved alternative Kentucky teacher preparation programs.


• Step 4:
  
  
  Request Official Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate coursework.


• Step 5:
  
  
  Kentucky Competency Examinations:
  • Pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching Test (PLT)
  • Pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test


• Step 6:
  
  
  Contact a participating university or college to find out where materials must be sent.
  
  
• Step 7:
  
  
  Sit Back and Relax!

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