The Division of Educator Preparation and Certification supports the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) in establishing standards of performance both for preparation programs and practitioners; accrediting educator preparation providers and approving 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; administering Kentucky's National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification; and issuing and renewing Kentucky certificates for professional school personnel.