16 KAR 1:010. Standards for certified

school personnel.

 

      RELATES TO: KRS 161.020, 161.028(1)(a),

161.030, 161.048(1)(d), 161.095, 161.120

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 161.020,

161.028(1)(a), 161.030

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS

161.028(1)(a) requires the Education Professional Standards Board establish

standards for obtaining and maintaining a teaching certificate. This

administrative regulation establishes the standards required for certified

school personnel to obtain or maintain certification.

 

      Section 1. Kentucky Teacher Standards for

Preparation and Certification. The standards established in this section shall

be used in the evaluation and assessment of a teacher for initial or advanced

certification and for the accreditation of teacher preparation programs.

      (1) Standard 1. The teacher demonstrates

applied content knowledge. The teacher demonstrates a current and sufficient academic

knowledge of certified content areas to develop student knowledge and

performance in those areas.

      (2) Standard 2. The teacher designs and

plans instruction. The teacher designs and plans instruction that develops

student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts, become

self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve

problems, and integrate knowledge.

      (3) Standard 3. The teacher creates and

maintains learning climate. The teacher creates a learning climate that

supports the development of student abilities to use communication skills,

apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible

team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

      (4) Standard 4. The teacher implements

and manages instruction. The teacher introduces, implements, and manages instruction

that develops student abilities to use communication skills, apply core

concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members,

think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

      (5) Standard 5. The teacher assesses and

communicates learning results. The teacher assesses learning and communicates results

to students and others with respect to student abilities to use communication

skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become

responsible team members, think and solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

      (6) Standard 6. The teacher demonstrates

the implementation of technology. The teacher uses technology to support instruction;

access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity;

communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community; and

conduct research.

      (7) Standard 7. The teacher reflects on

and evaluates teaching and learning. The teacher reflects on and evaluates

specific teaching or learning situations or programs.

      (8) Standard 8. The teacher collaborates

with colleagues, parents, and others. The teacher collaborates with colleagues,

parents, and other agencies to design, implement, and support learning programs

that develop student abilities to use communication skills, apply core concepts,

become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and

solve problems, and integrate knowledge.

      (9) Standard 9. The teacher evaluates

teaching and implements professional development. The teacher evaluates his or

her overall performance with respect to modeling and teaching Kentucky’s

learning goals, refines the skills and processes necessary, and implements a

professional development plan.

      (10) Standard 10. The teacher provides

leadership within the school, community, and profession. The teacher provides

professional leadership within the school, community, and education profession

to improve student learning and well-being. (26 Ky.R. 503; Am. 750; eff.

10-11-99; recodified from 704 KAR 20:730, 7-2-2002; 34 Ky.R. 1074; 1686; eff.

2-1-2008.)