Initial Certified Evaluation Training (ICE)

• All NEW EVALUATORS must attend this 2-day, 12-hour EILA Credit training, per 704 KAR 3:370 and KRS 156.557 and pass the corresponding assessment. This training is for NEW evaluators of certified personnel only.  

• Initial Certified Evaluation may be obtained virtually OR in person.  However, trainings often fill up fast.  Therefore, you will want to register ASAP.  

• EXPERIENCED EVALUATORS must acquire 6 hours of Update Evaluation Training.  Click HERE for information about UPDATE Evaluation Training for Experienced Evaluators of Certified Personnel.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is the official provider for the Initial Certified Evaluation Training for administrators newly assigned the role of evaluator of certified personnel,  as required by KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370 . This two-day learning experience is designed to promote the evaluation process as a vehicle to positively impact teacher effectiveness and student learning. 

Each year KDE’s Principal Partnership Project Leadership Development Specialists  will refine and update the training to reflect current research-based best practices and the most recent legislation that impacts the process. The two-day training, including the assessment, is required for all new evaluators of certified personnel prior to completing a formative or summative evaluation. 

In order to  lift the financial burden from local districts,  there is no fee to participate in the required training and EILA credit will be awarded. 

In-Person ICE Training Dates and Locations:

• July 10-11 @ WKEC- Eddyville (max. 60)
• July 15-16 @ KVEC- Hazard (max. 60)
• July 30-31 @ KEDC- Lexington (max. 48)
• August 19-20 @ OVEC- Shelbyville (max. 60)
• August 26-27 @ SESC- London (max. 44)
• September 10-11 @ GRREC- Bowling Green (max. 60)
• September 16-17 @ NKCES- Cold Spring (max. 36)
• October 14-15 @ OVEC- Shelbyville (max. 60)
• October 21-22 @ CKEC- Lexington (max. 40)

In-Person training times are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. local time.  

Virtual ICE Training Dates:

• November 18-19, 2025
• December 2-3, 2025
• January 21-22, 2026
• February 10-11, 2026

Virtual training times are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CT/10 a.m. -3 p.m. ET.

Note:  There are asynchronous assignments that must be submitted prior to the synchronous learning, both days. You will receive information about how to access the assignments prior to training session. Please set aside 60-90 minutes for completion of these assignments, each day. 

For the virtual training you must also have the following:

• Computer/Laptop with ability to turn on your camera to see your face.

• Remote space where you are unlikely to be disturbed during training times.

• Strong internet access 

Additionally, the following items may improve your learning experience:

• Headset capabilities to hear incoming audio and share outgoing audio.

• 2nd monitor to view Zoom link and Classroom link, simultaneously.

RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR BOTH DAYS OF TRAINING: (Active links are highlighted)

• KRS 156.557––The statute regarding certified personnel evaluation

• 704 KAR 3:370–The KBE regulation for certified personnel evaluation

• KY Framework for Teachers–-Criteria for Teachers

• KY Framework for Teaching: Other Professionals/Specialists Frameworks–-Criteria for School Counselors, Library/Media Specialists, Content Specialists, Language/Speech Pathologists, and School Psychologists

• Your district’s Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) is needed to complete an asynchronous assignment prior to Day 1.