Proficiency Evaluation Course Recommendations

Proficiency Evaluation

16 KAR 5:030 identifies a process by which an Educator Preparation Provider at a college/university may evaluate and accept competency for educator certification purposes for any of the specific curriculum requirements when the candidate can demonstrate proficiency by reason of previous education, experience, or proficiency examination at a level comparable to the usual requirements in that curriculum area. 

This is an option that is met with stringent review by the university. It is up to the individual candidate to petition a college/university for a proficiency review. Not all colleges and universities allow this as an option for certification recommendation; you must go through one of the colleges/universities offering EPSB-approved Programs for Proficiency Evaluation.  

If the college/university agrees to perform a proficiency review for an individual and the individual is accepted– the applicant is actually admitted to the relevant educator preparation program and then exited based on the university’s requirements for the proficiency review. 

In addition to a college/university’s approval and recommendation (CA-1 application), a candidate must pass all relevant Praxis exams for the area of certification they are pursuing as part of their review. If recommended for certification approval by a college/university - the candidate must complete the CA-1 application and work with the institution to ensure that all program pre-requisites for admission are met. 

The college/university may allow you to do the proficiency evaluation but require some additional preparation coursework. If this is the case, the college/university may recommend you for a Proficiency Provisional certificate which will allow you to find employment in the certification area being sought. You will be mentored by the university and employing district while completing the remainder of the program requirements. You may renew a Proficiency Provisional certificate one time only. After all requirements are met by the university, the CA-1 application is completed to apply for the professional certificate.  


Undergraduate Students

KSU undergraduate students interested in adding an additional certification after obtaining their initial teaching certificate can take courses as electives and beginning to gain experience while building your digital portfolio. After receiving your teaching certificate post-graduation, the digital portfolio can be submitted a reviewed by our Education Preparatory Program. 

This opportunity is not only available for education students, but for students seeking degrees in any other area!  If seeking an initial teaching degree, the following courses can be taken as electives and post-graduation a digital portfolio can be submitted with a ELP plan to gain an initial certificate.

Based upon review of your portfolio, the EPP will establish a plan and decided if additional preparation coursework.  Listed below are the programs that offer extension and the recommended courses to aid with building your proficiency.


Recommended electives for candidates seeking initial certification:

  • EDU 202: Foundation of Teaching and Education
  • EDU 203: Introduction to Technology in Education
  • EDU 302: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDU 304: Classroom/Learning Management
  • EDU 310: Introduction to Exceptional Children
  • EDU 303 Educational Assessment and Evaluation

 

Recommended electives for those looking to expand their certification post-graduation:

  • Elementary Education (K-5)
    • EDU 303: Educational Assessment and Evaluation
    • EDU 320: Teaching Reading & Language Arts in Elem. School
    • EDU 405: Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School
    • EDU 407: Literacy, Assessment, & Intervention Strategies
    • EDU 423: Teaching Math & Science in Elementary School
    • EDU 430: Organization & Administration of Public Schools

  • Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12)
    • ESP 505: Teaching Mathematics to Children and Youth with Learning & Behavior Disorders
    • ESP 507: Introduction to Special Education
    • ESP 510: Curriculum and Methods in Learning and Behavior Disorders
    • ESP 524: Instructional Assessment Methods
    • ESP 502: Legal & Parental Issues in Special Education
    • ESP 504: Theories of Reading & Educational Practices P-12
    • ESP 525: Inclusion, Collaboration, & Advocacy

  • Secondary Education (8-12) Biological
    • EDU 413: Teaching HS Science
    • EDU 445: Teaching HS Reading in the Content Area
    • ESP 504: Theories of Reading & Educational Practices P-12

  • Secondary Education (8-12) Social Studies
    • ESP 504: Theories of Reading & Educational Practices P-12
    • EDU 414: Teaching High School Social Studies
    • EDU 445: Teaching HS Reading in the Content Area

  • Secondary Education (8-12) Math
    • ESP 505: Teaching Mathematics to Children and Youth with Learning & Behavior Disorders
    • EDU 411: Methods in Teaching HS Mathematics
    • EDU 445: Teaching HS Reading in the Content Area

  • Secondary Education (8-12) English
    • EDU 410: Teaching High School English
    • EDU 445: Teaching HS Reading in the Content Area
    • ESP 504: Theories of Reading & Educational Practices P-12

  • Physical Education (P-12)
    • EDU 422: Teaching Health/Physical Education in Schools
    • EDU 445: Teaching HS Reading in the Content Area
    • ESP 525: Inclusion, Collaboration, & Advocacy
  • Music Education (P-12)
    • MUE 203: Technology in the Music Education Classroom
    • MUE 331: Fundamentals and Methods for the Elementary School Music Teacher
    • MUE 332: Fundamentals and Methods for the Secondary School Music Teacher