Temporary Provisional Certificate (Alt Option 6 – University-Based Alternative Route To Certification) (KY)
Description
Potential educators may follow this certification route that allows completion of the preparation program with concurrent employment in a school district as long as they have degree and meet university standards.
Certificate Valid for 1 year
Employment: Required
State Information
State: Kentucky
Contact Name: Division of Certification
Contact Phone: 502-564-5846
Contact Email: dcert@ky.gov
For more information please visit the state website: http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/universitybasedcert.asp
Minimum Academic Background
In most states, teachers must have a minimum academic background for certification.
The following is required for this route:
Completed BA Degree
GPA: 2.75
Basic Skills
In most states, teachers must verify basic skills in English (Reading and Writing) and Mathematics through coursework, exams, or degree evaluations.
The following is required for this route:
Notes
2.75 GPA or 3.0 GPA on the last 30 semester hours. GPA requirements vary by program.
Teacher Preparation
In most states, teachers are required to complete training in education methods through a teacher program.
The following is required for this route:
State Approved Teacher Education Program
Exam(s):
Content Language and English Language Proficiency
In most states, teachers are required to submit evidence of content language proficiency and English language proficiency through coursework, exams, or degree evaluations.
The following is required for this route:
Exam(s):
Accept Scores from Out of State
Notes:
Arabic, Japanese, and Russian available. Contact state for more details.
Applying to the State
In most states, teachers must apply to the state Individually or through their local School District, or Teacher Program Institution. Requirements for the application are outlined below:
Application Submission: School District
School District Requirements:
Confirmation of Mentor
Copy of Academic Transcripts: Required
Copy of International Records: Required
Transcript Evaluation Required
URL: http://langcred.org/resources/transcript-evaluation/?fwp_agency_accepted_by_states=kentucky
Background Check
Required
Renewal: Renewable
First Renewal: Completion of at least 6 semester hours towards the program requirements.
Subsequent Renewals: Completion of at least 6 semester hours towards the program requirements and successfully meet all assessment requirements for certification area and submits scores to EPSB. Enrollment in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP).
Candidate may reapply for third Temporary Provisional Certificate if needed.
GENERAL NOTES FOR THIS ROUTE
Option 6 – University-Based Alternative Route to Certification. For teaching and administration grades P-12
Regulation regarding alternative certification Option 6: http://www.Lrc.State.Ky.Us/kar/016/009/080.Htm
List of Kentucky Colleges and Universities Providing Option 6: http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/approvedlist.asp
Persons interested in this option should contact the College of Education officials at the respective college or university from the list provided above. Admission and Program requirements will vary.
A candidate receives a Temporary Provisional Certificate and participates in Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP).
The candidate must complete all requirements within three years and pass all required assessments prior to entering the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program.
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Published On: 3/31/2017 4:48:14 PM