#REGION X TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROFESSIONAL#

The Kentucky General Assembly, under KRS 161.048 has enacted alternative routes to teacher and administrator certification for persons who have demonstrated exceptional work and/or educational experiences. Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification Kentucky Educator Program Review System (KEPRS) – System for housing program requirements for all Kentucky EPPs. Kentucky Field Experience Tracking System (KFETS) – Kentucky students enrolled in an educator preparation program track the required 200 hours of field experience prior to student teaching.Ĭooperating Teacher Payment Program (COOP) – Tracking system for maintaining and paying cooperating teachers that support student teachers. Phase three – Field Experience Tracking - Cooperating Teacher – Educator Program Review

LEAD - Kentucky school district processes for ensuring certified educators hold the appropriate credentials and permissions to teach the assigned courses. Phase two – Local Educator Assignment Data (LEAD) For login issues, please email the Randa Solutions help desk at. Please access the KECS system website or view the frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to applying for certification. The new system allows for EPSB legal staff to track and handle educator cases brought to the EPSB. While it may look a little different, superintendents will complete a similar process when filing complaints for legal matters.

#REGION X TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROFESSIONAL#

The KECS system removes old processes of completing and uploading paper forms allowing a more streamlined experience for applicants, Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) and school districts.Įducation Professional Standards Board (EPSB) legal and ethics processes have also transitioned to KECS as well. Phase one – Educator Certification – Educator Preparation (Admission/Exit) - LegalĪs of May 2, 2022, all educators applying for initial certification, renewal or rank change will now complete the process through the new KECS system. The new system is being implemented as part of a multi-phase project to transition educator certification, educator preparation and EPSB legal processes to an online platform to help streamline user experiences, decrease turnaround time as well as increase accuracy and efficiency.

officially launched the Kentucky Educator Credentialing System (KECS) on May 2nd, 2022. The Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness (OELE) in partnership with Randa Solutions, Inc. New KECS Certification Platform Launched

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