WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

WHAT ARE THE TIME CONSTRAINS?

There are a few items throughout the year you may need to plan for financially. These items are all paid DIRECTLY to the University, ETS, or EPSB (NEVER TO NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS.) 

Prior to June 2024

  • $150.00 Praxis Core (Only if you do not have benchmarks met from ACT or GRE on the past 10 years. Paid directly to ETS when registering) 

Prior to July 2024

  • $140.00-$199.00 Praxis Content (Example: Middle School English or Elementary. Paid directly to ETS when registering) 

June 2024-December 2024

  • Elementary and Diverse Learning ONLY → Tuition for four courses. Two courses per semester. Paid directly to Campbellsville University 

Prior to February 2025

  • $150.00 Praxis PLT (Paid directly to ETS) Diverse Learning Teachers are EXCLUDED from this. 

Prior to March 2025

  • $500.00 University Fee for Capstone Experience (Paid directly to Campbellsville University) 

  • Elementary and Diverse Learning ONLY → Tuition for four courses. Two courses per semester. Paid directly to Campbellsville University

Professional Certification

Approximately $85.00 (Paid directly to EPSB. Results in a Rank 3 Certification)

WHAT IS THE COST?

Questions? Contact us!

Shelby Cundiff,
Apprenticeship Coordinator
shelby.cundiff@nelson.kyschools.us

  • ETS requires a minimum of 28 days between attempts at the exam.

  • This information can be found on the PRAXIS website at THIS LINK.

  • (Link to eligibility requirements)

  • EPSB requires that candidates have taken and received passing scores on this exam before the temporary provisional certificate can be issued. Candidates must have this certificate prior to the first day of school. With this in mind, candidates should complete the exam before July 31, 2021. Please allow sufficient time to register for the exam.

  • Candidates are required to achieve a passing score on the exam in order to receive the provisional (temporary) certificate that grants eligibility for employment as a certified teacher.

  • Candidates for elementary or special education must take four required methods courses through the Campbellsville University. No other coursework is required.

    Special Education Four Courses Include:

    • SED 503 Intro. to Special Ed.

    • SED 601 Pres. and Instr. Strategies

    • SED 604-01:Assessment and Instructional Methods

    • SED 506-01: Behavior Management

    Elementary Education Four Courses Include:

    • Fall Term 1: ED 651-01 Elementary Reading and Language Arts

    • Fall Term 2: ED 641-01 Elementary Mathematics Methodology

    • Spring Term 1: ED 659-01 Content Area Literacy

    • Spring Term 2: ED 643-01 Elementary Science Methodology

  • The four specific courses candidates are required to take through Campbellsville University are aligned to the content requirements for this program. We are currently approved to accept only these courses as provided from Campbellsville University.

  • Because candidates will not be enrolled in a degree program at Campbellsville University, they are ineligible for federal financial aid. Payment plans may be arranged in accordance with University policies. Private assistance or loans may be available through an external source.

  • The cost of the coursework will be based on the current rate for courses at the University; please contact them for further information.

  • Candidates will not be compensated for days or time completed outside of the regular contract calendar time.

  • Candidates must demonstrate mastery and completion of a program component. If mastery is not achieved, additional support will be provided to the candidate. An Improvement Action Plan will be developed for any candidate who does not complete any of the required components or who does not achieve minimum competency scores on tasks included in the program curriculum.

  • KRS statutes require that an individual have an academic major (or the equivalent, such as 30 hours of coursework) to teach in the related field at the middle or high school level.

  • The first year of teaching is defined as the clinical experience period rather than as a student teaching experience. Candidates are employed as a certified teacher within a classroom setting and are paid according to the district salary schedule for certified teachers. The clinical experience period is supported by an assigned mentor teacher, one school administrator, and one district administrator who will observe the teacher and provide feedback during three observational cycles. Candidates meet with the mentor teacher for a minimum of 18 hours per semester and also complete defined tasks that are recorded in the professional learning portfolio.

Courtney Newton
Director of NEXT Generation Learning 6-12
courtney.newton@nelson.kyschools.us

FAQs

  • The We Heart NC Leadership Institute provides initial teacher certification but does not provide a degree or rank change.

  • The Institute is structured as a comprehensive program. At this time, our program is not approved to accept transfer credit for any portion of the Institute.

  • At present, we provide only initial teacher certification that does not result in a rank change.

  • The most efficient route to add an additional content area for those who already hold teacher certification is the Highly Qualified Route to Certification in Additional Areas. More information can be found on the EPSB website by searching CA-HQ.

  • Yes, candidates will earn a Professional Certificate for teaching in the state of Kentucky. This certificate qualifies the holder to teach in any role that requires an EPSB teaching certification in a Kentucky public school. Transferability to other states is possible if the receiving state holds a reciprocity certification agreement with Kentucky.

  • If you have previously held a statement of eligibility or provisional certification that has expired, please contact the EPSB to inquire about alternate routes to certification. You likely will not need a complete program (such as the We Heart NC Leadership Institute) to reinstate certification.

  • Candidates in the middle or secondary content area must hold an academic major (or the equivalent of 30 hours) in a field related to the subject area to be taught. A candidate may submit a copy of all college transcripts (including graduate work) for internal review to assist in identifying areas of eligibility.

  • An individual who holds a bachelor degree in any field from an accredited institution may be eligible to attain certification in elementary or special education if all admissions requirements are met.

  • Candidates who have not yet taken either exam should register for the PRAXIS CASE.

  • The KRS statutes authorizing this program require a minimum number of days and hours for program participation. Candidates will be required to participate in and fulfill the entire program.

  • The Institute does not award the equivalent of university-based credits. Record of candidate progress is measured in reference to: completion of defined tasks demonstrating mastery of the Kentucky Teaching Standards, adherence to the Kentucky Code of Ethics for Certified School Personnel, and fulfillment of program requirements. This evidence is maintained in the candidate’s professional learning portfolio.