KAET

The Kentucky Academy for Excellence in Teaching has partnered with CKEC to offer assistance to those students who need assistance in their teaching journey. The program is designed to offer three components to aid applicants entering the teaching profession.  Below are some resources that will help familiarize yourself with the process.

Services Offered

• Praxis Reimbursement

• Praxis preparation - 240 tutoring

• Mentorship

Praxis Reimbursement is available to all qualifying applicants for the Following tests:

• Core-Case

• Content specific tests

• PLT

Tests eligible for reimbursement must be taken between July 1, 2024 and June 15, 2026.

Eligible applicants would be a US Citizen and  currently enrolled in a teacher education program  in Kentucky. The program was expanded on September 1, 2022 to also include school staff currently working toward initial certification in a public P-12 school within the state of Kentucky. 

Reimbursements for Retakes require 5 documented mentor hours. A second retake requires 10 documented mentor hours. Mentors are assigned upon request by CKEC. 

KAET Application 

KAET Applicant Training 

KAET Mentor Training 

KAET ZOOM Training

Below is a video detailing the reimbursement process. ETS has changed the look of the information, but all required information is still available using this process. 

Screencastify - How to complete the reimbursement process

The KAET program is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve as a mentor. If you are interested please send your application to David.Morris@ckec.org

If the applicant is accepted employment information will be sent

Jennifer Maddox - Mentor - Boyle County Schools

Being a Praxis mentor has truly been a rewarding experience.  From building relationships with my fellow colleagues to watching them grow as educators, all the while increasing my knowledge base along the way.  Playing a small part in this great journey to strengthen the skills of KY's educators gives me great hope for the future of KY's students' success.

Laura Mays - Participant - Campbellsville University

The CKEC mentoring program has benefited me tremendously. By having a mentor I was able to stay on track with my praxis test and study habits. I was also able to develop a good working relationship with my mentor, that helped be thrive in my place of work. I highly recommend getting involved with this program.

Please send any questions to David.Morris@CKEC.org