Teacher Certification Pathway​

Teach here.
Make an impact.

Teach Kentucky recruits passionate people to become certified teachers in Kentucky public schools and gives them the community, the support, and the tools to stay.
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Teachers Recruited

20 +

Students Served Daily

1000 +

Years in Classrooms

0

MAT Degrees Earned

20
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WHO WE ARE

More Than a Certification Program

Teach Kentucky is an independent nonprofit that connects aspiring educators with Kentucky's Option 6 Alternative Route Teacher Certification pathway. We partner with school districts, universities, and community organizations to help new teachers step into the classroom — and build careers that last.

Find your program

Two Ways to Teach Kentucky

TKY @ Louisville

Teach in Louisville

Get placed in classrooms in public schools while earning your MAT degree through partner universities. Join a community of great educators.
TKY @ Georgetown

Teach Across Kentucky

Our new statewide track places teachers in school districts across Kentucky through a partnership with Georgetown College, bringing great educators to communities that need them most.
Why Teach Kentucky

Built for Real Teachers

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Pathway to Teaching
Full Certification Support

We walk you through Kentucky's Option 6 pathway from first application to full certification with no guesswork, no going it alone.

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A Great Place to Live
Community of Teachers

Teach Kentucky participants don't just get a job placement — they join a cohort of educators building careers and lives in Kentucky together. 44% of all TKY alumni are still teaching in Kentucky today.

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Financial Assistance
AmeriCorps Benefits

As an AmeriCorps program through Serve Kentucky, eligible participants can access the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, up to $14,000 toward their MAT degree.

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“The sense of community and resources available have made a world of difference in navigating the challenges of my first year in the classroom.”

— Joseph Llamas
TKY Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools
Made Possible With Your Donation

Supporting Future Teachers

Class Act Credit Union
James Graham Brown Foundation
Gheens Foundation
AmeriCorps
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