S T E P S F O R I S S U A N C E A N D R E - I S S U A N C E O F
T P C E R T I F I C A T E S U N D E R O P T I O N 6

Steps for an Initial Issuance
Party
Responsible
Task
Candidate
Candidate
Candidate
Candidate www.epsb.ky.gov
Regulation
Holds a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
Institution
Applies for admission to an Approved Option 6 institution and program
16 KAR 5:020
1(3)(a) section
16 KAR 5:020 section
1(3)
Meets admission requirements
Passing score on admission tests (PPST, CASE, or GRE pursuant to 16 KAR 5:020) Section 1(3)(b)
2.75 GPA or 3.0 GPA on the last thirty (30) semester hours Section 1(3)(a) any content prerequisites as required by institution
(e.g. major in the content area) Section 1(4)
(Jan 2015) Initiates required state and federal background checks
16 KAR 9:080
(regulation currently in draft for this addition)

Steps for Initial Issuance
Party
Responsible
Task
Institution
Institution
Institution
Institution
Institution
Candidate www.epsb.ky.gov
Regulation
Assesses candidate's educational background and professional dispositions
Provisionally admits candidate to the appropriate alternative route program pending employment
Provides explanation of program completion, assessment, and mentoring requirements to the candidate
16 KAR 9:080
3(3)(a) section
Provide a candidate written and dated documentation of eligibility for the university alternative certification teacher program so that the candidate may be considered for employment pursuant to KRS
160.345(2)(h)
16 KAR 9:080 section
3(3)(b)
Ensures candidate is to begin coursework no later than 16 KAR 9:080 section
90 days from issuance of eligibility letter 3(3)(c)
Seeks employment in teaching position consistent with certification program
16 KAR 9:080 Section
4(2)(b)

Steps for Initial Issuance
Party
Responsible
Task
District
District
District
District
Institution
Regulation
Obtains letter of eligibility from the teacher candidate
Sends candidate to SBDM hiring committee
If approved/selected by SBDM hiring committee, extends offer of employment to candidate
Contacts institution to develop mentoring plan and assigns a district mentor
Ensures candidate is showing as fully admitted to an
Option 6 program in the EPSB Admissions and Exit program
16 KAR 9:080 section
5(1)
16 KAR 9:080 section
3(3)(d) www.epsb.ky.gov

Steps for Initial Issuance
Party
Responsible
Task
District
Candidate
Candidate
Institution
Institution
District
District www.epsb.ky.gov
Regulation
Initiates a TC-TP/CA-TP application and forwards it to the candidate and then the institution
Completes, signs and dates Character and Fitness questions
16 KAR 9:080 section
5
16 KAR 9:080 section
5
16 KAR 9:080 section
5(3) Submits official bachelor's degree transcript to EPSB
Completes page 4 of the TC-TP/CA-TP application and submits it to EPSB along with a copy of the signed 16 KAR 9:080 section mentoring plan 5
(new online system) Completes recommendation page, uploads a copy of the mentoring plan, and submits to 16 KAR 9:080 section district for final verification 5
16 KAR 9:080
(Jan 2015) Uploads a copy of the required Background (regulation currently in
Check draft for this revision)
(new online system) Verifies application and submits to 16 KAR 9:080 section
EPSB 5

Steps for Initial Issuance
Party
Responsible
Task
EPSB staff
Verifies all materials/documentation has been received - notifies candidate of any missing items
TC-TP/CA-TP form complete
Offer of employment consistent with certification area (p.1)
Signed and dated Character and Fitness form (p.3)
Verification of enrollment in an approved KY program (p.4)
Mentoring plan received
(Jan 2015) Background Check received/clear - forwards to Legal if not clear
Official Bachelor's degree transcript received
Candidate's admission to an Option 6 alternative route program is showing as
"Approved" in the EPSB Admissions/Exit system
EPSB staff Issues initial Temporary Provisional certification
District www.epsb.ky.gov
Places candidate in classroom

Steps for Reissuance – 1 st Renewal
Party
Responsible
Task
Candidate
District
District
Candidate
Institution
Institution
Institution
District
Regulation
Completes at least 6 semester hours towards the program
Rehires candidate and initiates a new TC-TP/CA-TP, forwarding it to the candidate and then the institution
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(1)(b)
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(1)(c)
16 KAR 9:080 section
3(3)(d) Contacts institution to renew/revise mentoring plan
Completes, signs and dates Character and Fitness questions
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(1)(c)
Completes page 4 of the TC-TP/CA-TP application and submits it to EPSB along with a copy of the signed 16 KAR 9:080 section mentoring plan 6(1)(c)
(new online system) Completes recommendation page, uploads a copy of the mentoring plan, and submits to district for final verification
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(1)(c)
Submits an official transcript showing at least 6 hours towards the program
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(1)(b)
(new online system) Verifies application and submits to 16 KAR 9:080 section
EPSB 6(1)(c)

Steps for Reissuance – 1 st Renewal
Party
Responsible
Task
EPSB staff
Verifies all materials/documentation has been received - notifies candidate of any missing items
TC-TP/CA-TP form complete
Continued employment consistent with certification area (p.1)
Signed and dated Character and Fitness form (p.3)
Verification of enrollment in an approved KY program (p.4)
Mentoring plan received
Official transcript showing at least 6 hours completed towards the program
EPSB staff Issues 2 nd Temporary Provisional certification www.epsb.ky.gov

Steps for Reissuance – 2 nd Renewal
Party
Responsible
Task
Candidate
Candidate
District
District
Institution www.epsb.ky.gov
Regulation
Completes at least 6 semester hours towards the program
Successfully meets all assessment requirements for certification area and submits scores electronically to
EPSB
Rehires candidate and initiates a new TC-TP/CA-TP, forwarding it to the candidate and then the institution
16 KAR 9:080
6(2)(b) section
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(2)(c)
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(2)(d)
Contacts institution to renew/revise mentoring plan if certificate is on Jan. - Dec renewal cycle and/or all
KTIP slots have been allocated
16 KAR 9:080 section
3(3)(d)
Completes page 4 of the TC-TP/CA-TP application including verification of eligibility for KTIP and submits it to EPSB along with a copy of the signed mentoring 16 KAR 9:080 section plan (if applicable) 6(2)(d)
NOTE: Do not submit 3rd/final TC-TP/CA-TP unless candidate is eligible for KTIP

Steps for Reissuance – 2 nd Renewal
Party
Responsible
Task
Institution
Institution
District
Institution
Regulation
(new online system) Completes recommendation page, uploads a copy of the mentoring plan, and submits to 16 KAR 9:080 section district for final verification 6(2)(d)
Submits an official transcript showing at least 6 hours towards the program
16 KAR 9:080 section
6(2)(b)
(new online system) Verifies application and submits to 16 KAR 9:080 section
EPSB 6(2)(d)
Completes page 5 of the TC-TP/CA-TP application and sends a copy to the district and a copy to EPSB KTIP 16 KAR 9:080 section staff (will happen automatically with online system) 7(2) www.epsb.ky.gov

Steps for Reissuance – 2 nd Renewal
Party
Responsible
Task
EPSB staff
Verifies all materials/documentation has been received - notifies candidate of any missing items
TC-TP/CA-TP form complete
Continued employment consistent with certification area (p.1)
Signed and dated Character and Fitness form (p.3)
Verification of enrollment in an approved KY program (p.4)
Passing scores of all required assessments
Official transcript showing at least 6 hours completed towards the program
EPSB staff Issues 3 rd Temporary Provisional certification
District
KTIP Coordinator enrolls candidate into KTIP using the Intern Management
System
(If all KTIP slots have been allocated for the year, KTIP Coordinator submits paper COE to get candidate a "Denied to Budget" KTIP slot) www.epsb.ky.gov

Questions? Email us!
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Division of Certification
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John.Fields@ky.gov
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Cindy.Godsey@ky.gov
Division of Educator Preparation
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Kim.Walters-Parker@ky.gov
Lauren.Graves@ky.gov
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Allison.Bell@ky.gov
Division of Legal Services
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Alicia.Sneed@ky.gov
www.epsb.ky.gov