teacher preparation

Deadline extended to apply for loan forgiveness program for teachers

The Kentucky Department of Education has extended the deadline for teaching students to apply for the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching, a renewable loan forgiveness program designed to identify and prepare effective, experienced and diverse public educators in the Commonwealth.

By |2019-01-29T10:10:27-05:00January 29, 2019|

KDE announces loan forgiveness program for future Kentucky teachers

In a news conference on Jan. 24, the Kentucky Department of Education announced the launch of the Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching, a renewable loan forgiveness program designed to identify and prepare effective, experienced and diverse public educators in the Commonwealth.

By |2020-09-04T10:00:12-04:00January 25, 2019|

Commissioner hosts talks with educator preparation programs

Beginning this week, Commissioner of Education Wayne Lewis will begin hosting meetings across the state to listen to feedback and recommendations on ways the Kentucky Department of Education and educator preparation programs can work together to strengthen educator preparation.

By |2018-10-30T15:29:04-04:00October 30, 2018|

Kentucky selected for pilot program to better train teachers

Gov. Steve Beshear announced this week that the Kentucky has been named as one of seven states to participate in a two-year pilot program to train future teachers. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) created the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation (NTEP) to help states ensure all new teachers are ready on the first day of their careers [...]

By |2013-10-24T09:43:37-04:00October 24, 2013|

Council awards $1.5 million to develop model teacher prep programs

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has awarded $1.5 million to fund model clinical programs for teacher preparation in Kentucky. The three programs seek to improve the effectiveness of how universities provide teacher training. The recipients include: •Eastern Kentucky University, in partnership with Corbin Independent school district •University of Louisville, in partnership with Jefferson County school district •Western Kentucky University [...]

By |2013-05-15T09:17:01-04:00May 16, 2013|
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