Renew a Teaching Certificate in KY
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How do I maintain and renew a teaching certificate in KY?
As of May 2, 2022, all educators applying for initial certification, renewal or rank change will now complete the process through the new KECS system.
Where can I take an online ethics training for teachers in Kentucky?
RenewaTeachingLicense.com offers 100% online ethics training for teachers in KY. Online ethics training from Professional Learning Board is recommended by the Kentucky Education Association and approved by the Educational Professional Standards Board.
Where can I take approved remediation courses for teachers in KY?
Kentucky teachers can take Professional Learning Board approved remediation courses. These remediation courses, including Ethics for Educators, are approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and recommended by the Kentucky Education Association.
What criteria meets the requirements for Professional Development in KY?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
Teachers must complete at least three (3) years of classroom teaching during the last five-year period of the certificate OR six (6) semester hours of additional graduate credit to renew a teaching certificate in KY. RenewaTeachingLicense.com courses may be used to meet state requirements for Professional Development in Kentucky.
- Aligns with standards and goals
- Focuses on content and pedagogy
- Occurs collaboratively
- Is facilitated by educators
- Focuses on continuous improvement
- Is on-going
You may also need to get verification from your principal, school administrator, superintendent or director.
How do I apply for a rank change in Kentucky?
Kentucky Revised Statute 161.1211 Classification of Teachers establishes the rank system for teachers:
Rank III. Those holding regular certificates and who have an approved four (4) year college degree or the equivalent.
Rank IV. Those holding emergency certificates and who have ninety-six (96) to one hundred twenty-eight (128) semester hours of approved college training or the equivalent.
Rank V. Those holding emergency certificates and who have sixty-four (64) to ninety-five (95) semester hours of approved college training or the equivalent.
Get Online PD for Kentucky Teachers
The Kentucky Education Association and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board are proud to recommend Professional Learning Board.
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How do I contact the KY Department of Education?
Contact the Kentucky Department of Education
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3141
Disclaimer: Please ensure the information and courses meet requirements for your teaching certificate and circumstances and align with what your state Department of Education requires. The new continuing education information and courses listed on this page are current as of September 12th, 2023 to meet the best information available. State licensing requirements and school district approval processes may change and it is your responsibility as a licensed or certified teacher to know your state certification renewal requirements and the process for submission and approval of all professional and staff development hours for renewing a license, licensing and certificate renewal and expired or lapsed certification. Professional Learning Board can not guarantee acceptance by your school, district, state Department of Education or licensing authority.
