Option 1: Exceptional Work Experience Certificate
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / No
Alternative routes
Alternative teacher certification in Kentucky
Kentucky reports 10 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Educator Licensure and Certification.
Option 2: Local District Training Program
- Run by
- State, School district, Other
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes
Option 3: College Faculty Certification
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / No
Option 4: Adjunct Instructor Certification
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 99
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / No
Option 5: Veterans of the Armed Services (Troops to Teachers)
- Run by
- State
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- Not reported
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes
Option 6: University-based Alternative Certification
- Run by
- College or university
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes
Option 7: Institute-based Alternative Certification
- Run by
- College or university
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes
Option 8: Teach for America (TFA) Alternative Route to Certification
- Run by
- Other
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes
Option 9 - Expedited Route
- Run by
- College or university
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 3
- Bachelor's / tests
- No / Yes
Proficiency Evaluation
- Run by
- College or university
- Teach while completing
- Yes
- Max years
- 2
- Bachelor's / tests
- Yes / Yes