Proficiency Evaluation

For Kentucky certified teachers with a current license interested in becoming a certified principal, adding an endorsement, adding content certifications as middle grades or secondary, and more.

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Content Certifications and Endorsements

Candidates who are considering this process should be able to answer "yes" to the following:

  1. I have explored adding certification through the "Highly Qualified Route to Certification in Additional Areas" CA-HQ process (http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=208), offered by Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and have decided this is not the appropriate route for me.
  2. I have college course work or teaching experience in the content or endorsement area I would like to add.

  3. I understand there is a $200 non-refundable fee.

    Candidates who answer "no" to #2 above, are encouraged to explore adding/extending certifications or adding endorsements through a traditional process. Please contact Betty Hampton at betty.hampton@louisville.edu to discuss options.

How the proficiency evalution process works

The first step in the proficiency evaluation process is to submit documentation for a preliminary review (see below for more information). Once the review has been completed, an email response will be sent indicating next steps. Please note that if approved to continue with the proficiency evaluation process, there will be a $200 non-refundable fee required.

Additional documentation will then be requested regarding professional dispositions. Additional documentation may also be required regarding course work (such as syllabi) and experiences. All information will be reviewed to determine eligibility for recommendation of the additional certification or endorsement, or if additional course work or experiences are needed before a recommendation can be made.

If additional coursework or experiences are required, an Educator Learning Plan (ELP) will be developed. All requirements of the ELP must be satisfied within two years. Once the ELP has been developed, an employment eligibility letter will be provided. Candidates who are selected for a position in the certification area being sought, must obtain a written offer of employment from the school district. Candidates can then be recommended for a one-year proficiency provisional certificate, which may be renewed one time.

Preliminary review process

If you would like to proceed with the proficiency evaluation, please collect the following documentation and email betty.hampton@louisville.edu:

1

Complete the Evaluation Request Form

Evaluation Request Form about

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Letter

Brief letter identifying certification or endorsement areas of interest with rationale and summary of the evidence (e.g., work or other experiences) you wish to be considered as the basis for adding or extending certification.

3

Transcripts

Copy of all college or university transcripts.

4

Resume

Detailed resume, including all grade levels and content areas taught.

5

Intent for Hire

Communication from the principal or school district indicating intent to hire, if applicable.

Information Pages

Learn about the proofs of proficiency to satisfy state certification requirements.