Kentucky State Requirements

5-year renewals require: 

• Completion of three (3) years of classroom teaching during the last five-year period of the certificate OR six (6) semester hours of additional graduate credit 
  • You can earn 6 semester hours in a number of ways:
    Example 1: Equity Focus 5110: Creating a Vision for Equity in Education 5111: Mindsets and Skillsets for a Culturally Responsive Classroom
    Example 2: Differentiation Focus
    5147: Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement 717: Differentiated Learning: How to Teach to Varying Ability Levels 

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Educators in Kentucky (Fayette, Jefferson, and Boone County Schools for example) may also complete Ranks and additional certifications as part of the renewal requirements. 

Educators in Kentucky (Fayette, Jefferson, and Boone County Schools for example) may also complete Ranks for salary advancement.  

For advancement to Rank II, consider our Masters programs.  

For advancement to Rank III, add 30 semester hours through our graduate level, continuing education courses. You'll find our graduate level courses to be relevant, engaging and highly applicable to your classroom or school setting…the perfect option to meet your salary advancement needs. Simply select the course(s), session, and a University Partner.  

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If you need assistance with submission of a district approval form, course mapping or timelines, we’re happy to help. Our Advisory team is here to help you succeed! 

To obtain the required hours, the following equivalencies shall be used:  

1 graduate credit = 1 semester hour 

Learners Edge continuing education courses are approved by our regionally accredited universities and colleges from throughout the United States. These partners provide official transcripts, letter grades, and graduate credit for successfully completed Learners Edge courses. Official transcripts or original grade slips are required documentation for successful completion of college courses. 

When selecting your course, choose any of our CAEP and/or regionally accredited graduate credit university partners to gain the semester hours of credit.