Kentucky Teacher Preparation and Certification Handbook. 1983 Edition.

Overview & Synopsis

This handbook includes teacher preparation and certification regulations adopted by the Kentucky State Board of Education through March 1983. State standards are delineated for: (1) statutory provisions relating to teacher education and certification; (2) teacher certification procedures; (3) ranking of teacher qualifications; (4) evaluation and approval of teacher preparation programs and teacher education institutions; (5) preparation and certification of professional school personnel; (6) kindergarten through 12th grade teacher preparation/certification; extension of the validity of elementary and secondary certificates; (8) school administration and supervision; (9) preparation and certification for music, English as a second language, reading specialist, driver education, guidance counselor, school media librarian, teacher of exceptional children, school psychometrist, school psychologist, school social worker, school nurse, rehabilitation counselor, school business administrator, vocational education, junior reserve officers training corps, and emergency certification; (10) administrator preparation/certification; and (11) general education component of teacher preparation-curriculum standards. Recent changes in teacher certification regulations are noted, and proposed changes are outlined. (JD)