16 KAR 3:050. Professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal, all grades.
RELATES TO: KRS 161.020, 161.027, 161.028, 161.030
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 161.027, 161.028, 161.030
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 161.020 requires that a teacher or other professional school personnel hold a certificate of legal qualification for the respective position to be issued upon completion of a program of preparation prescribed by the Education Professional Standards Board. Additionally, KRS 161.027 specifically requires a preparation program for principals. A teacher education institution shall be approved for offering the preparation program corresponding to a particular certificate on the basis of standards and procedures established by the Education Professional Standards Board. This administrative regulation establishes the preparation and certification program for school principals, at all grade levels.
Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Level I" means the standards-based program of studies designed for minimal preparation to serve in the position of instructional leadership - school principal.
(2) "Level II" means the standards-based program of studies to attain the first five (5) year renewal of the certificate for the position of instructional leadership - school principal.
Section 2. Conditions and Prerequisites. (1) The provisional and professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal shall be issued to an applicant who has completed an approved program of preparation and requirements, including assessments.
(2) The provisional and professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal shall be valid for the position of school principal or school assistant principal for all grade levels.
(3) Prerequisites for admission to the program of preparation for the provisional and professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal shall include:
(a) Qualification for a Kentucky classroom teaching certificate;
(b) Successful completion of a generic test of communication skills, general knowledge, and professional education concepts approved by the Education Professional Standards Board as a condition for the issuance of a Kentucky classroom teaching certificate or other test authorized for this purpose by the appropriate state agency recognized by the Education Professional Standards Board through contract with the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel; and
(c) Successful completion of the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, as provided in 16 KAR 7:010, or two (2) years of successful teaching experience outside the state of Kentucky.
Section 3. Kentucky Administrator Standards for Preparation and Certification. (1) The approved program of preparation for the provisional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal shall:
(a) Include a master's degree in education; and
(b) Be designed to:
1. Address recommendations of relevant professional organizations including:
a. The National Policy Board for Educational Administration;
b. The University Council for Educational Administration;
c. The National Council of Professors of Educational Administration;
d. The National Association of Secondary School Principals;
e. The Collaborative for Technology Standards for School Administrators; and
f. The American Association of School Administrators; and
2. Prepare a candidate for the position of School Principal as specified in the standards included in "Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards for School Leaders" and "Technology Standards for School Administrators".
(2) The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards for School Leaders are as follows:
(a) School leader standard 1. A school administrator is an instructional leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community;
(b) School leader standard 2. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth;
(c) School leader standard 3. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment;
(d) School leader standard 4. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources;
(e) School leader standard 5. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner; and
(f) School leader standard 6. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
(3) The Technology Standards for School Administrators are as follows:
(a) Technology standard 1. Leadership and vision. Educational leaders inspire a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of that vision.
(b) Technology standard 2. Learning and teaching. Educational leaders ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize learning and teaching.
(c) Technology standard 3. Productivity and professional practice. Educational leaders apply technology to enhance their professional practice and to increase their own productivity and that of others.
(d) Technology standard 4. Support, management, and operations. Educational leaders ensure the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration.
(e) Technology standard 5. Assessment and evaluation. Educational leaders use technology to plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment and evaluation.
(f) Technology standard 6. Social, legal, and ethical issues. Educational leaders understand the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and model responsible decision-making related to these issues.
Section 4. Assessment Prerequisites for the Provisional Certificate for Instructional Leadership - School Principal. An applicant for certification as a school principal, including vocational principal, shall attain the specified minimum score on the assessments required by 16 KAR 6:030.
Section 5. Statement of Eligibility for Internship. (1) A statement of eligibility for internship for the provisional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal shall be issued for a five (5) year period to an applicant who:
(a) Has successfully completed an approved program of preparation;
(b) Has three (3) years of full-time teaching experience; and
(c) Has successfully completed the appropriate assessment requirements for the school principal certification or qualifies for a one (1) year period of completion of assessments under KRS 161.027(6).
(2) Application shall be made on Form TC-1.
Section 6. (1) A professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal, level I, shall be issued upon successful completion of the principal internship as provided in KRS 161.027 and 16 KAR 7:020.
(2) The renewal of the professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal, level I, shall require a recommendation from the approved recommending authority regarding the successful completion of an approved level II program. The certificate shall be valid for five (5) years.
(3) In addition to the requirements of KRS 161.027(9), each subsequent five (5) year renewal of the professional certificate for instructional leadership - school principal, level II, shall require:
(a) Successful completion of two (2) years of experience as a school principal within the preceding five (5) years; or
(b) If the applicant has not successfully completed the two (2) years of experience:
1. Completion of three (3) semester hours of additional graduate credit directly related to the position of school principal for each required year of experience the applicant has not completed; or
2. Successful completion of forty-two (42) hours of approved training selected from programs approved by the Kentucky Effective Instructional Leadership Training Program provided in KRS 156.101.
Section 7. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:
(a) "Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards for School Leaders, 1996, the Council of Chief State School Officers";
(b) "Form TC-1, rev. 10/02 "; and
(c) "Technology Standards for School Administrators", 2001, Collaborative for Technology Standards for School Administrators.
(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Education Professional Standards Board, 100 Airport Drive, Third Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(3) This material may also be obtained from the Council of Chief State School Officers, Attn: Publications, One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001-1431. (23 Ky.R. 2365; Am. 2735; eff. 1-9-97; 24 Ky.R. 177; 575; eff. 9-4-97; 25 Ky.R. 619; 1046; eff. 11-5-98; 27 Ky.R. 862; 1476; eff. 12-21-2000; 28 Ky.R. 2079; 2348; eff. 5-16-02; Recodified from 704 KAR 20:710; 30 Ky.R. 1327; 1760; eff. 1-23-04.)