TITLE

University-Based Alternative Teacher Certification

HISTORY

Enacted in legislation by the General Assembly in 2000.

MOTIVATION

Designed to relieve overall teacher shortages and provide a mechanism for recruitment of mid-career professionals into teaching.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

All.

WHO OPERATES

IHE.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROGRAM

Bachelor's or master's degree;

Meet minimum teacher education admissions standards.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Allows completion of the teacher preparation program with concurrent employment in a school district.

After obtaining employment, the candidate is issued a Temporary Provisional Certificate.

Participates in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP).

The candidate must complete all requirements within two years and pass all required assessments.

The candidate then receives the Professional Certificate.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

N/A

WHO EVALUATES

IHE.

LENGTH OF TIME

Not more than two years.