The University of Kentucky’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) prepares future educators through a structured, standards-based pathway designed to ensure students are ready to teach effectively in today’s classrooms. Grounded in a commitment to excellence, quality, and continuous improvement, TEP provides students with clear benchmarks from their first education courses through full professional certification in the state of Kentucky.
The Teacher Education Program operates in alignment with all Kentucky Teacher Performance Standards (KTPS) and applicable state and federal requirements. Throughout each stage of the program—Pre-TEP, Applying to TEP, Admitted to TEP, and Applying for Certification—students complete developmental milestones that ensure they meet Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) regulations for admission, field experiences, student teaching, assessments, and eventual recommendation for teacher certification by the EPSB.
These four steps are designed to ensure that all students progress through the program with a clear understanding of expectations, requirements, and professional responsibilities.
