Kentucky Academy for Excellence in Teaching�Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative��

KAET – CKEC Contact

David Morris�Associate Director CKEC

Email: David.Morris@ckec.org

Phone: 859-232-8885 Ext. 1003

KAET Services

Praxis Preparation – Enrollment in Praxis Preparation Program.

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Praxis Reimbursement – Reimbursement for Eligible Praxis Expenses.

• Initial Reimbursement for Core, Content and PLT. Initial Reimbursement requires completion of

the KAET agreement, W-9, and Personalized Learning plan sections of Self-Reflection and Goals.

• Second reimbursement for individual test: Either Core, Content or PLT requires enrollment in

the 247 tutoring program and completion of at least 10 mentor hours (Paid).

• Third Reimbursement for individual test requires 25 mentor hours and completion of 247 praxis

preparation program.

• Further Reimbursement requires individualized plan to be developed in consultation with

the mentor and CKEC.

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• Mentorship – Mentorship is available upon request. Request is made on the application.

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KAET Goals

• Identify and prepare a continuous pipeline of highly effective and culturally competent educators

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• Diversify the teacher workforce

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• Decrease the need for emergency certifications

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• Fill critical shortage areas in Kentucky with fully credentialed teachers

What is KAET?

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KAET provides:

• mentoring for pre-service educators
• support for qualifying assessments, such as the Praxis (Core, Content, PLT)
• opportunity to learn from and network with university faculty, experienced educators and KAET fellows
• Elimination of barriers to enter the teaching profession.

The ideal KAET Candidate

Someone with:

• Willingness to participate fully in KAET programs that will lead to teacher Licensure.
• Commitment to the success of diverse students through culturally competent practice and pedagogy
• High level of energy, determination and perseverance to act as a positive change agent
• Commitment to excellence integrity, collaboration and achievement for all students
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze and problem-solve
• Passion and long-term commitment to improving public education

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Personalized Learning Plan

Applicant Responsibilities:

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Complete The Self-Reflection and Goals section of plan and send to David.Morris@ckec.org for provisional approval.

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Mentor Responsibilities if elected:

• Work with the applicant to analyze their self-reflection and goals.
• Collaborate with the applicant to complete the remainder of the learning plan.
• Set objectives and action plan.
• Collaborate with the participant to complete discussion questions related to the objectives and action components.
• Complete the Mentor log.

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Resources: Academic

• Praxis test prep. Contact David.Morris@ckec.org to gain access to 247 praxis prep course.

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• 240 tutoring

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Resources: Non-Academic

• Campus mental health services (stress, depression, etc.)
• Dean of Students (general advice on issues that might involve fellow students, faculty or staff)
• Career Services (assistance with resume/cover letters, career interest inventories)
• Kentucky Educators Placement Systems (KEPS) (statewide certified job postings)
• Division of Certification (applying for certification, permissions tied to teaching credential)
• Division of Educator Preparation (approved programs leading to Rank changes and additional credentials)

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Forms