Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board approves Option 9 certification pathways
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) met virtually on June 16 to approve numerous Option 9 certification pathways.
Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board approves alternate licensure assessments
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) has expanded assessment options for educators seeking a teaching certificate. EPSB members during their Dec. 12 meeting approved a -1 standard error of measure (SEM) for the cut score for Praxis assessments. The EPSB also approved the use of the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) to meet the content and pedagogy assessment of 16 KAR 6:010.
KDE moving toward update of performance standards for principals
The Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council has recommended adoption of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders for evaluation of effective principals.
Education Professional Standards Board names new executive director
Jimmy Adams has been named as the new executive director of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
EPSB appoints acting executive director
Jimmy Adams of Lexington will serve as the acting executive director of the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). “As the acting executive director, Jimmy Adams, will provide not only consistency to the Board’s work but will move the many initiatives of EPSB forward during this time of transition”, said EPSB Chair Cassandra Webb. Adams, who has served as the EPSB [...]
EPSB taking bold steps to improve teacher and administrator preparation
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board is a critical partner in Kentucky's effort to improve teaching and student learning.
Governor Beshear makes appointments to Education Professional Standards Board
Gov. Steve Beshear made a new appointment and reappointed two additional members to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) this week. Brandy L. Beardsley of Berea, a teacher in Madison County, was appointed to the board to represent elementary school teachers. Her term will expire Sept. 18, 2015. The appointment replaces Barbara S. Stoess, whose term has expired. Gov. [...]
NBCTs encourage educators to use state as a model
National Board Certified Teachers tell peers collaboration is the key to education reform in Kentucky.