The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is the national accrediting body responsible for evaluating and accrediting educator preparation programs. CAEP accreditation ensures that educator programs meet [...]

Accreditation by CAEP, AAQEP, and NC-SARA ensures that Kentucky’s educator programs are held to the highest standards of quality and accountability. These accreditation bodies work to ensure programs:  Continuously [...]

EPSB has contracted with a consortium of Kentucky universities to serve in this role. This review is done on the CA-HQ form and universities which may conduct the transcript [...]

No. Applicants must understand that the process is dependent upon a variety of factors including: The successful passing of a Praxis test and/or having a declared major in the [...]

If the applicant currently holds a high school subject-specific certificate, has a declared major in the subject area, and wishes only for the subject area to be extended to [...]

A Praxis II content assessment is often required. The only scenario in which the candidate would NOT have to take the assessment for the appropriate subject area/grade range is [...]

It is suggested that you first view the CA-HQ application form to determine if you have a combination of teaching experience, college credit hours, high quality professional development activities, [...]

A valid Kentucky professional teaching certificate. Current employment in a certified position, or a recommendation from a Kentucky public school, or approval of the local district superintendent. A major [...]

A certificate extension or endorsement issued under CA-HQ is permitted only in the areas of English, mathematics, sciences, foreign languages, or social studies. Health and physical education areas may [...]

While NBCT qualifies for a change in rank, it is not directly connected to your Kentucky teaching certificate. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) provides oversight for [...]