TITLE

Veterans of the Armed Forces

HISTORY

Enacted in legislation by the General Assembly in 2000.

MOTIVATION

Designed to:

(a) Help relieve overall teacher shortages, especially in the areas of math, science, special education, and vocational technology; and

(b) Improve the quality of education by attracting mature, highly-experienced personnel to the classroom.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

All.

WHO OPERATES

State (EPSB).

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROGRAM

You are a candidate for this route if you:

• Were discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions after six years of active duty immediately before the discharge or release;

• Have a bachelor's degree in the subject matter or related area for which certification is sought;

• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for a bachelor's degree or hold an advanced degree; and

• Have passing scores on EPSB-approved subject matter assessments.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A candidate meeting the above requirements receives a Statement of Eligibility.

After obtaining employment, the candidate is issued a one-year Provisional Certificate.

Upon successful completion of a Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) during the first year of teaching, the teacher receives the Professional Certificate.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

N/A.

WHO EVALUATES

N/A.