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.
The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) met virtually on June 16 to approve numerous Option 9 certification pathways.
The most important school factor in a child’s academic success is having access to high-quality, effective teachers. While we have continually sought to improve the quality of instruction provided to students, particularly those who have been historically underserved, we are now facing teacher shortages in Kentucky and across the nation like we never have before.
Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board voted unanimously Aug. 21 to approve a waiver that removes the requirement for teachers to move to Rank II – a move that will provide districts with greater flexibility and support in recruiting and retaining teachers.