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The Education Professional Standards Board is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators. Staff works closely with local school districts in the hiring process to ensure a properly credentialed educator in every professional position in Kentucky schools. Staff also works with Kentucky colleges and universities, out-of-state institutions, and national evaluation agencies. EPSB processes approximately 28,000 certification transactions annually.
 The board is charged with establishing standards
of performance both for preparation programs and practitioners;
accrediting educator preparation programs at colleges, universities,
local school districts, and private contractors; selecting assessments
for teachers and administrators; overseeing internship programs
for new teachers and new principals; operating the Continuing
Education Option for Rank Change; administering Kentucky's incentive
program for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
certification; and issuing, renewing, suspending and revoking
Kentucky certificates for professional school personnel.
100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4606
Fax: (502) 564-7080
Toll Free: (888) 598-7667
Contact the EPSB
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