This document contains a listing of course descriptions and parameters along with certifications that fit the parameters for a given course. The grade range and population information listed for each course are not absolute. Please choose the course that most closely represents the students in a given course.
CERTIFICATIONS
It is important to note that the certificates listed are the ones that fit ALL of the parameters for a specific course – there may be other certificates that can teach it with slightly more restrictive parameters.
It is very important to note that not all of the certificates listed under a specific course will meet the Highly Qualified Teacher standards as defined by The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Please refer to the Highly Qualified guidance documents located on the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at http://www.kyepsb.net/nclb.asp.
In addition to Highly Qualified considerations, please take note of the following information from The Program of Studies for Kentucky Schools Primary-12 with regard to middle school courses that are offered for high school credit.
High School Credit Earned in Middle School
It is expected that most students will earn these credits during their high school years. However, local school districts may offer these courses to middle level students if the following criteria are met:
the content and the rigor of the course is the same as established in the Program of Studies the students demonstrate mastery of the middle level content as specified in the Program of Studies the district has criteria in place to make reasonable determination that the middle level student is capable of success in the high school course the middle level course is taught by teachers with either secondary or middle level certification with appropriate content specialization
Although middle level courses list the Provisional and Standard Elementary Certificates, Grades 1-8 as allowable under the parameters of these courses, they will not meet the above requirements for courses that are offered for high school credit.
This document is a guide; therefore the EPSB disclaims any warranties as to the validity of the information in this document. Users of this document are responsible for verifying information received through cross-referencing the official record in the EPSB's Division of Certification. The EPSB shall not be liable to the recipient, or to any third party using this document or information obtained therefrom, for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use of this document.
Please contact Robin Chandler in KDE's Division of Curriculum at 502-564-2106 with any questions on content and curricula.
Please contact EPSB's Division of Certification at 502-564-4606 with any questions on credentials or permissions.