16 KAR 6:010. Written examination prerequisites for teacher certification.

16 KAR 6:010. Written examination prerequisites for teacher certification.

RELATES TO: KRS 161.020, 161.028(1), 161.030(3), (4)

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 161.028(1)(a), 161.030(3), (4)

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 161.028(1)(a) authorizes the Education Professional Standards Board to establish standards and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a teaching certificate. KRS 161.030(3) and (4) requires the Education Professional Standards Board to select the appropriate assessments required prior to teacher certification. This administrative regulation establishes the written examination prerequisites for teacher certification.

Section 1. A teacher applicant for certification shall successfully complete the appropriate written tests identified in this administrative regulation prior to Kentucky teacher certification.

Section 2. The Education Professional Standards Board shall require the test or tests and passing scores identified in this section for each new teacher applicant and each teacher seeking an additional certificate.

(1) Beginning September 1, 2009, an applicant for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education certification (birth to primary) shall take "Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (0023)."

(2) An applicant for Elementary certification (grades P-5) shall take "Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014)" with a passing score of 148.

(3) An applicant for certification at the middle school level (grades five (5) through nine (9)) shall take the content test or tests based on the applicant’s content area or areas with the corresponding passing scores as identified in this subsection:

(a) Middle School English and Communications: "Middle School English Language Arts (0049)" - 158;

(b) Middle School Mathematics: "Middle School Mathematics (0069)" - 148;

(d) Middle School Social Studies: "Middle School Social Studies (0089)" – 149.

(4) An applicant for certification at the secondary level (grades eight (8) through twelve (12)) shall take the content test or tests corresponding to the applicant's content area or areas with the passing scores identified in this subsection:

(a) Biology: "Biology: Content Knowledge (0235)" - 146;

(b) Chemistry: "Chemistry: Content Knowledge (0245)" - 147;

(d) English:

1."English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge (0041)" - 160; and

2. "English Language, Literature and Composition Essays (0042)" - 155;

(e) Mathematics:

1. "Mathematics: Content Knowledge (0061)" - 125; and

2. "Mathematics: Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1 (0063)" - 141;

(f) Physics: "Physics: Content Knowledge (0265)" - 133; or

(g) Social Studies:

1. "Social Studies: Content Knowledge (0081)" - 151; and

2. "Social Studies: Interpretation of Materials (0083)" – 159.

(5) An applicant for certification in all grades shall take the content test or tests corresponding to the applicant's area or areas of specialization with the passing scores identified in this subsection:

(a) Art:

1. "Art: Content Knowledge (0133)" - 158; and

2. "Art Making (0131)" - 154;

(b) French: "French: Content Knowledge (0173)" - 159;

(d) Health: "Health Education (0550)" - 630;

(e) Integrated Music:

1. "Music: Content Knowledge (0113)" - 154; and

2. "Music: Concepts and Processes (0111)" - 145;

(f) Instrumental Music:

1. "Music: Content Knowledge (0113)" - 154; and

2. "Music: Concepts and Processes (0111)" - 145;

(g) Vocal Music:

1. "Music: Content Knowledge (0113)" - 154; and

2. "Music: Concepts and Processes (0111)" - 145;

(h) Latin: "Latin (0600)" - 700;

(i) Physical Education:

1. "Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0091)" - 147; and

2. "Physical Education: Movement Forms-Analysis and Design (0092)" - 151;

(j) School Media Librarian: "Library Media Specialist (0310)" - 640;

(k) School Psychologist: "School Psychologist (0401)" – 161; or

(l) Spanish: "Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191)" – 160.

(6) An applicant for certification for teacher of exceptional children in Communication Disorders, Learning and Behavior Disorders, Hearing Impaired, Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency, Visually Impaired, or Moderate and Severe Disabilities shall take the content test or tests based on the applicant's area or areas of specialization with the corresponding passing scores as identified in this subsection:

(a) Communication Disorders:

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; and

2. "Speech-Language Pathology (0330)" - 600;

(b) Hearing Impaired:

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; and

2. "Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (0271)" - 167;

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157;

2. "Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (0271)" – 167; and

3. One (1) of the following tests with a passing score of Intermediate Level:

a. "Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI)"; or

b. "Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE)";

(d) Learning and Behavior Disorders:

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; and

2. "Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (0542)" - 172;

(e) Moderate and Severe Disabilities:

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; and

2. "Education of Exceptional Students: Severe to Profound Disabilities (0544)" – 156; or (f) Visually Impaired:

1. "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; and

2. "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (0280)" - 700.

(7)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, an applicant for Career and Technical Education certification to teach in grades five (5) - twelve (12) shall take the content test or tests corresponding to the applicant's area or areas of specialization with the passing scores identified in this paragraph:

1. Agriculture: "Agriculture (0700)" - 520;

2. Business and Marketing Education: "Business Education (0100)" - 590;

3. Family and Consumer Science: "Family and Consumer Sciences (0121)" - 162; or

4. Technology Education: "Technology Education (0050)" - 600.

(b) An applicant for Industrial Education shall take the content test or tests corresponding to the applicant's area or areas of specialization with the passing scores identified in 16 KAR 6:020.

(8) An applicant for a restricted base certificate in the following area or areas shall take the content test or tests based on the applicant’s area or areas of specialization with the corresponding passing scores as identified in this subsection:

(a) English as a Second Language: "English to Speakers of Other Languages (0360)" - 620;

(b) Speech/Media Communications: "Speech Communication (0220)" - 580; or

(9) An applicant for an endorsement in the following content area or areas shall take the content test or tests based on the applicant’s area or areas of specialization with the passing scores identified in this subsection:

(a) English as a Second Language: "English to Speakers of Other Languages (0360)" - 620;

(b) Learning and Behavior Disorders, grades eight (8) - twelve (12): "Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (0542)" – 172; or

Section 3. In addition to the content area test or tests established in Section 2 of this administrative regulation, each new teacher shall take the pedagogy test and meet the passing score identified in this section that corresponds to the grade level of certification sought. If a certified teacher is seeking additional certification in any area, the applicant shall not be required to take an additional pedagogy test.

(1) An applicant for Elementary certification (grades preschool - five (5)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0522)" - 161.

(2) An applicant for certification at the middle school level (grades five (5) through nine (9)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)" - 161.

(3) An applicant for certification at the secondary level (grades eight (8) through twelve (12)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades seven (7) - twelve (12) (0524)" - 161.

(4) An applicant for certification in all grades with a content area identified in Section 2(5) of this administrative regulation shall take either:

(a) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0522)" - 161;

(b) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)" - 161; or

(5) An applicant applying only for certification for teacher of exceptional children shall not be required to take a separate pedagogy test established in this section. The content area test or tests established in Section 2 of this administrative regulation shall fulfill the pedagogy test requirement for a teacher of exceptional children.

(6) An applicant for Career and Technical Education certification in grades five (5) through twelve (12) shall take either:

(a) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)" - 161; or

(b) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades seven (7) - twelve (12) (0524)" - 161.

(7) An applicant for a restricted base certificate shall take one (1) of the following pedagogy tests corresponding to the grade range of the specific restricted base certificate:

(a) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0522)" - 161;

(b) "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)" - 161; or

Section 4. Assessment Recency. (1) A passing score on a test established at the time of administration shall be valid for the purpose of applying for certification for five (5) years from the test administration date.

(2) A teacher who fails to complete application for certification to the Education Professional Standards Board within the applicable recency period of the test and with the passing score established at the time of administration shall retake the appropriate test or tests and achieve the appropriate passing score or scores required for certification at the time of application.

(3) The test administration date shall be established by the Educational Testing Service or other authorized test administrator.

Section 5. (1) An applicant for initial certification shall take the assessments on a date established by:

(a) The Educational Testing Service;

(b) The agency established by the Education Professional Standards Board as the authorized test administrator.

(2) An applicant shall authorize test results to be forwarded by the Educational Testing Service, or other authorized test administrator, to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and to the appropriate teacher preparation institution where the applicant received the relevant training.

(3)(a) Public announcement of testing dates and locations shall be issued sufficiently in advance of testing dates to permit advance registration.

(b) An applicant shall seek information regarding the dates and location of the tests and make application for the appropriate examination prior to the deadline established and sufficiently in advance of anticipated employment to permit test results to be received by the Education Professional Standards Board and processed in the normal certification cycle.

Section 6. An applicant shall pay the appropriate examination fee established by the Educational Testing Service or other authorized test administrator for each relevant test required to be taken.

Section 7. An applicant who fails to achieve at least the minimum score on any of the appropriate examinations may retake the test or tests during one (1) of the scheduled test administrations.

Section 8. The Education Professional Standards Board shall collect data and conduct analyses of the scores and institutional reports provided by the Educational Testing Service or other authorized test administrator to determine the impact of these tests. (11 Ky.R. 672; eff. 12-11-84; Am. 12 Ky.R. 1883; eff. 7-2-86; 14 Ky.R. 1967; eff. 5-9-88; 21 Ky.R. 3076; 22 Ky.R. 283; eff. 8-3-95; 23 Ky.R. 2856; 3351; eff. 3-6-97; 24 Ky.R. 1141; 1508; eff. 1-12-98; 25 Ky.R. 429; 841; eff. 10-1-98; 26 Ky.R. 439; 746; 1001; eff. 10-11-99; 28 Ky.R. 933; eff. 12-5-2001; recodified from 704 KAR 20:305, 7-2-2002; 29 Ky.R. 1862, 2272; eff. 3-19-03; 30 Ky.R. 2321; 31 Ky.R. 24; eff. 8-6-04; 1863; 32 Ky.R. 37; eff. 8-5-05; 33 Ky.R. 3032; 3330; eff. 6-1-07; 35 Ky.R. 1842; 2001; eff. 4-3-09.)