Steps for Kentucky Certification & Praxis Exam Information

1. Complete Required Praxis Exams

• Ensure you have passed all required Praxis Content exams for your certification area.

• Scores must be officially reported by ETS to both:

  • WKU

  • EPSB (Education Professional Standards Board)

• Important: WKU and EPSB cannot accept score reports submitted by students.

• Verify required exams for your certification area using the ETS website:
  https://www.ets.org/praxis/ky/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure-requirements.html

• When registering, be sure you select Kentucky (KY) as your testing state, as requirements vary by state.

PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) Requirements:

• The PLT is not required for:

  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood (IECE)

  • Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD)

• All other certification areas must pass the PLT

• For K–12 certifications (Art, PE, Music, FCS, Agriculture Education):

  • Only one PLT exam is required

  • You may choose the grade band you prefer

Preparation Resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVLz2Xh8PUdxFU-KsrTBgAT37PZ0KsNxvjjzkwF32tM/edit?usp=sharing

2. Send Your Official WKU Transcript

• Request that your official WKU transcript be sent to EPSB after your degree is awarded

• Do not request transcripts until you receive confirmation from the Registrar that your degree has been posted

  • This may take up to one week after graduation

3. Complete the CA-1 Certification Application (EPSB)

• Log in to your EPSB account:
  https://wd.kyepsb.net/Epsb.WebApps/Login/Login.aspx

• Follow instructions to complete the CA-1 application

You will need to complete the following sections:

• Out-of-State License

• Degrees (you will verify your degree here)

• Character and Fitness

• Once completed, all required sections should show green checkmarks

Helpful guides:

• CA-1 completion overview

• Step-by-step certification instructions

4. Application Processing (WKU OPES Office)

Your application will be processed once all required items are received:

• Official Praxis scores (sent directly from ETS)

• Confirmation that your degree has been awarded

Processing Time:

• Typically 7–10 business days, often sooner depending on volume

Please Note:
To allow staff to process applications as quickly as possible, please avoid frequent status inquiries unless necessary.

5. Pay State Certification Fee

• A $85 certification fee is required

• This fee is paid directly through your EPSB account

Important:

• WKU cannot collect or process this payment

• Your application will not move forward until the fee is paid

6. Check Your Application Status

• Log in to your EPSB account to monitor your application status and updates

Questions?

For additional assistance, please contact:
teacher.certification@wku.edu