Kentucky Department of Education

Teachers

Published: 10/31/2012 10:54 AM

The more than 40,000 public school teachers in Kentucky are the in the forefront of the state’s efforts to educate children and prepare them for life after high school.

Teachers/Leaders

The teachers and leaders in Kentucky’s public school system are vital to the success of educational programs and to ensuring that all students are college and career ready. Information on this page is designed to help teachers and leaders find resources related to professional development, professional growth and effectiveness, certification and more.

Curriculum/Content Areas

The Kentucky Department of Education provides many resources related to public school curriculum. Although the agency does not mandate specific curriculum to be taught in the classroom, items that are tied to the state’s public school assessment program are available. Find information about CIITS, subject areas, textbooks, the Kentucky Core Academic Standards, Program Reviews and more on this page.

Educational Programs

Kentucky’s public schools offer many programs to meet the needs of students – all the way from preschool to high school graduation. Here, you can learn about career and technical education, preschool, extended school services, career advising and more.

School Improvement

School improvement will help all schools and districts prepare Kentucky students for next-generation learning, work and citizenship by engaging schools, districts, families and communities through excellent leadership, service and support. Visit this page for information on Comprehensive Improvement Planning for Schools and Districts, digital learning, innovation and more.

Assessment/Accountability

Kentucky’s public school students participate in annual testing, and the results of those tests are included in the state’s accountability system for schools and districts. Find information about specific tests, data and resources here.

Certification

The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators. Staff works closely with school districts in the hiring process to help ensure a properly credentialed educator in every professional position in Kentucky public schools. Staff also works with Kentucky colleges and universities, out-of-state institutions and national evaluation agencies on the preparation of Kentucky certified educators.

Commissioner of Education

Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, Terry Holliday, provides oversight and direction for the work of the Kentucky Department of Education’s employees. See information about his background, along with details on his advisory groups, presentations, blog postings and more here.

Communications

Find news releases, basic facts, Kentucky’s P-12 accomplishments and more on this page.

Kentucky Board of Education

As mandated by Kentucky law, the Kentucky Board of Education develops and adopts the regulations that govern Kentucky's 174 public school districts and the actions of the Kentucky Department of Education. Department officials follow board guidelines as they both lead and serve public elementary, middle and high schools.