16 KAR 6:010. Examination prerequisites for teacher certification.

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

(Amendment)

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

Section 1. A teacher applicant for certification shall successfully complete the appropriate 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) An applicant for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education certification (birth to primary) shall take "Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (0023)" with a passing score of 166.

(2) (a) Until August 31, 2012, an applicant for Elementary certification (grades P-5) shall take "Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014)" with a passing score of 148; or

(b) Beginning September 1, 2012, an applicant for Elementary certification (grades P-5) shall take "Elementary Education: Multi-Subjects Test (5031)" with the following passing scores on the corresponding test sections:

1. "Reading and Language Arts (5032)" – 165;

2. "Mathematics (5033)" – 164;

3. "Social Studies (5034)" – 155; and

4. "Science (5035)" – 159.

(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. Until August 31, 2012,

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

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

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, "English Language, Literature and Composition: Content and Analysis (0044)" – 166;

(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. Until August 31, 2012,

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

b.[2.] "Social Studies: Interpretation of Materials (0083)" – 159; and

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, "Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (0086)" – 153.

(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 identified in this subsection, and, if a passing score is established in this subsection, the applicant shall achieve the passing score or higher:

(a) Art:

1. Until August 31, 2012,

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

b.[2.] "Art Making (0131)" - 154; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, "Art: Content and Analysis (0135)" – 161;

(b) French:[~~1. Until August 31, 2011, "French: World Language (5174)" - no passing score; or 2. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~] "French: World Language (5174)" - 162;

(c) German:[~~1. Until August 31, 2011, "German: World Language (5183)" - no passing score; or 2. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~] "German: World Language (5183)" - 163;

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

(e) Health and Physical Education:

1.[~~a. Until August 31, 2011, "Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0856)" - no passing score; or b. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~] "Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0856)" - 156; and

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

(f) Integrated Music:

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

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

(g) Instrumental Music:

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

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

(h) Vocal Music:

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

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

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

(j) Physical Education:

1.a. Until August 31, 2012, "Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0091)" - 147; and

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

2. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Physical Education: Content and Design (0095)" - 169;

(k) School Media Librarian: "Library Media Specialist (0311)" - 156;

(l) School Psychologist: "School Psychologist (0401)" - 161; or

(m) Spanish:[~~1. Until August 31, 2011, "Spanish: World Language (5195)" - no passing score; or 2. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~] "Spanish: World Language (5195)" - 168.

(6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, 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.a. Until August 31, 2012, "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; or

b. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Content Knowledge and Applications (0354)" - 151; and

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

(b) Hearing Impaired:

1.a. Until August 31, 2012, "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; or

b. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354)" - 151;

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

1.a. Until August 31, 2012, "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; or

b. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354) - 151;

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. Until August 31, 2012:

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

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

2. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (0543)" - 158;

(e) Moderate and Severe Disabilities:

1. Until August 31, 2012:

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

b. "Education of Exceptional Students: Severe to Profound Disabilities (0544)" - 156; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge of Mild to Moderate Applications (0543)" - 158; or

(f) Visually Impaired:

1.a. Until August 31, 2012, "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" - 157; or

b. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354)" - 151; and

2. "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (0281)" - 161.

(7) A holder of an exceptional child certificate in Learning and Behavior Disorders or Moderate and Severe Disabilities who is seeking additional certification for any exceptional children teaching certificate listed in subsection (6) of this section shall not be required to take "Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge (0353)" or "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354)".

(8)(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 identified in this paragraph, and, if a passing score is established in this paragraph, the applicant shall achieve the passing score or higher:

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

2. Business and Marketing Education:[~~a. Until August 31, 2011, "Business Education (0101)" - no passing score; or b. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~] "Business Education (0101)" - 154;

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

4. Engineering and Technology Education:

a. Until August 31, 2012, "Technology Education (0050)" – 600, or

b. Beginning September 1, 2012, "Technology Education (0051)" - 159.

(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.

(9) 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 (0361)" - 157;

(b) Speech/Media Communications: "Speech Communication (0221)" - 146; or

(10) 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) American Sign Language: "American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) administered by the Galludet University – 3+;

(b) English as a Second Language: "English to Speakers of Other Languages (0361)" - 157;

(c)[~~(b)~~] Learning and Behavior Disorders, grades 8 - 12:

1. Until August 31, 2012, "Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities (0542)" - 172; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2011, "Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications (0543)" - 158;

(d)[~~(c)~~] 1. Until August 31, 2012, Literacy Specialist: "Reading Specialist (0300)" – 520; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, "Reading Specialist (0301) – 164;

(e)[~~(d)~~] Gifted Education, grades primary - 12: "Gifted Education (0357)" - 152; or

(f)[~~(e)~~] Reading Primary through Grade 12:[~~1. Until August 31, 2011, "Teaching Reading (0204)" - no passing score; or~~

~~2. Beginning September 1, 2011,~~ ] "Teaching Reading (0204)" - 153.

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)(a) Until August 31, 2012, an applicant for Elementary certification (grades primary - 5) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades Kindergarten - 6 (0522)", with a passing score of 161; or

(b) Beginning September 1, 2012, an applicant for Elementary certification (grades primary – 5) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0622)" with a passing score of 160.

(2)(a) Until August 31, 2012, an applicant for certification at the middle school level (grades five (5) through nine (9)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5 - 9 (0523)", with a passing score of 161; and

(b) Beginning September 1, 2012, an applicant for certification at the middle school level (grades five (5) through nine (9)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5 - 9 (0623)", with a passing score of 160.

(3)(a) Until August 31, 2012, 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)", with a passing score of 161; or

(b) Beginning September 1, 2012, 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) (0624)", with a passing score of 160.

(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)1. Until August 31, 2012, "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0522)", with a passing score of 161; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, an applicant for Elementary certification (grades primary – 5) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0622)" with a passing score of 160;

(b)1. Until August 31, 2012, "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)", with a passing score of 161; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, an applicant for certification at the middle school level (grades five (5) through nine (9)) shall take "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5 - 9 (0623)", with a passing score of 160; or

(c)1. Until August 31, 2012, "Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades seven (7) - twelve (12) (0524)", with a passing score of 161; or

2. Beginning September 1, 2012, 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) (0624)", with a passing score of 160.

(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)1. Until August 31, 2012,["]"Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)", with a passing score of 161; or

(b)1. Until August 31, 2012, ["]"Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades seven (7) - twelve (12) (0524)", with a passing score of 161; or

(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)1. Until August 31, 2012,["]"Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades kindergarten - six (6) (0522)", with a passing score of 161; or

(b)1. Until August 31, 2012,["]"Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades five (5) - nine (9) (0523)", with a passing score of 161; or

(c)1. Until August 31, 2012,["]"Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades seven (7) - twelve (12) (0524)", with a passing score of 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; or

(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.

CATHY GUNN, Chairperson

APPROVED BY AGENCY: January 10, 2012

FILED WITH LRC: January 12, 2012 at 11 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on February 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the offices of the Education Professional Standards Board, 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Conference Room A, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted until February 29, 2012. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.

CONTACT PERSON: Alicia A. Sneed, Director of Legal Services, Education Professional Standards Board, 100 Airport Road, Third Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-4606, fax (502) 564-7080.

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT

Contact Person: Alicia A. Sneed

(1) Provide a brief summary of:

(a) What this administrative regulation does: This administrative regulation establishes the written examination prerequisites and the corresponding passing scores for teacher certification.

(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: This administrative regulation is necessary to provide notice to teacher candidates of the assessment requirements for obtaining and maintaining a teaching certificate.

(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: KRS 161.020 requires a certificate of legal qualifications for any public school position for which a certificate is issued. KRS 161.028 requires the Education Professional Standards Board to establish standards and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a teaching certificate. KRS 161.030 places the responsibility of selecting the assessments and determining the minimum acceptable level of achievement on each assessment on the Education Professional Standards Board.

(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation lists the required teacher certification assessments and their corresponding minimum acceptable scores.

(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:

(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation: This amendment replaces the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014) assessment, which requires a passing score of 128, with the Elementary Education: Multi-Subjects Test (5031), which requires individual passing scores of 165 for Reading/ Language Arts, 164 for Mathematics, 155 for Social Studies, and 159 for Science. This amendment also replaces currently required tests in English, Social Studies, and Art with the following newly developed assessments: English Language, Literature and Composition: Content and Analysis (0044), which requires a passing score of 166; Social Studies: Content and Interpretation (0086), which requires a passing score of 153; and, Art: Content and Analysis (0135), which requires a passing score of 161. Further, this amendment creates a new endorsement for American Sign Language and adopts updated assessments for Technology Education (0051), which requires a passing score of 159, and Reading Specialist (0301), which requires a passing score of 164. In addition, this amendment replaces the Principles of Learning and Teaching tests with revised versions of Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades Kindergarten - 6 (0622), Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5 - 9 (0623), and Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7 - 12 (0624) and reduces the required passing score for each test from 161 to 160. Any other changes are to clarify the regulation in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: This amendment is necessary to ensure that the required assessments and corresponding scores are adequately set to produce the most competent educators.

(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The authorizing statues, KRS 161.020, 161.028, and 161.030, govern the certification of professional school personnel and grant the Education Professional Standards Board certification authority and the responsibility for establishing the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a certificate. This amendment establishes the required assessments and corresponding passing scores for Kentucky teacher certification.

(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This amendment more closely aligns assessment options with teacher preparation program requirements and opportunities within an actual school setting.

(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: 174 Kentucky school districts, 30 educator preparation programs, and educators seeking new and additional teacher certification.

(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment: The school districts will not be required to take any additional action. The educator preparation programs will need to continue to direct students to the Education Professional Standards Board website for current assessment requirements. Applicants will need to continue to refer to the Education Professional Standards board website for current assessment requirements.

(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3): There should not be any additional cost to the entities impacted by the regulation.

(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3): The educator preparation programs and applicants will be positively affected by the clarifications to the regulation. The districts will be positively affected by a supply of teachers who are competent in their content area.

(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:

(a) Initially: None

(b) On a continuing basis: None

(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: State General Fund

(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment: No increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation.

(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees: This administrative regulation does not establish any fees, or directly or indirectly increase fees.

(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? No, tiering does not apply since all candidates for each certificate will be held to the same standard.

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1. Does this administrative regulation relate to any program, service, or requirements of a state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts)? Yes.

2. What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation? School districts, regional universities, and the Education Professional Standards Board.

3. Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation. KRS 161.028(1) and KRS 161.030

4. Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect. There should be none.

(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? There should be no revenue generated.

(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? There should be no revenue generated.

(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? There should be no revenue generated.

Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

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Other Explanation: This is not a fee generating or a revenue costing regulation, but merely establishes the testing requirements for teacher candidates to obtain certification.