Highlights of Teacher Preparation in Kentucky: Education Trends and Programs Review
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education provides insights into the trends and statistics of teacher preparation programs in the state. Data on undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, popular study areas for teacher candidates, and demographic characteristics are highlighted. This comprehensive review aims to shed light on the state of teacher preparation in Kentucky.
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Teacher Preparation Highlights House Appropriations and Revenue Committee Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education Aaron Thompson, President Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education 2/8/2019
By the Numbers All 8 of Kentucky s public universities and 17 of the state s independent colleges offer education programs leading to teacher certification. Approximately 8% of all Kentucky undergraduate degrees are in the education field. Over 70% of all students of admitted to KY teacher preparation programs complete their programs. Approximately 87% of program completers receive a statement of eligibility to become certified. Sources: KY CPE KY Postsecondary Education Data System (KPEDS) EPSB from the 2017 Kentucky Teacher Preparation Feedback Report (TPFR) 2
Undergraduate Education Degrees, 2009-2018 2500 2,283 2,273 2,262 2,228 2,226 2,190 2,059 5 Year Trend 1,968 449 1,940 442 1,928 428 529 2000 469 422 359 Overall 18% decrease 326 329 306 1500 47% decrease at AIKCU campuses 1000 1834 1820 1800 1768 1757 1744 1700 1642 1622 1611 13% decrease at public campuses 500 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 4-Year Public AIKCU Total Bachelor's Degrees 3
Graduate Degrees in Education, 2009-2018 4000 3633 3596 3457 3500 3236 3183 5 Year Trend 3127 3095 3086 3004 2988 3000 Overall 4% decrease, with large decrease at 4-Year Publics 1487 1668 1162 964 2500 1923 1109 1569 1726 1553 1622 2000 15% increase at AIKCU campuses 1500 2146 2024 1000 1965 1928 57% increase in Doctoral Degrees 1895 1614 1534 1533 1510 1473 500 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total 4-Year Public Grad Degrees Total AIKCU Grad Degrees TOTAL 4
Most Popular Areas of Study for Teacher Candidates (2013-2016) 0.1% 2.4% Top 5 Most Popular Subjects 4.0% #1: Over 1/3 of graduates are in elementary education 6.4% #2: Exceptional Children 20% 34.3% #3: Social Studies 9% 8.6% #4: Math 9% #5: English 9% 9.0% Source: EPSB from the 2017 Kentucky Teacher Preparation Feedback Report (TPFR) 9.3% 20.1% Elementary Education Social Studies English/Language Arts Music Career & Technical Education Exception Children Math Science Physical Health World Language 5
Demographic characteristics of students in education are similar to state averages Education Students All KY Students Low Income 37% 35% Underrepresented Minority (URM) 12% 13% African American 7% 7% Hispanic 3% 3% Two or More Races 2% 3% Sources: KY CPE KY Postsecondary Education Data System (KPEDS) 6
Program completers receiving statement of eligibility 100% 95% 95% 93% 91% 90% 90% 89% 90% 88% 85% 82% 82% 81% 79% 80% 75% 70% Sources: Approximate 3 year avg. from EPSB from the 2017 Kentucky Teacher Preparation Feedback Report (TPFR). Cohorts 2012,2013,2014 7
We Know What Works Teachers who engage their students at a deep level A culture of high expectations, both in our colleges of education and in our schools Evidence of continuous teacher education program improvement High quality field and clinical experiences Constructive feedback from employers and new teachers Teacher placement and clinical experiences in hard-to-staff urban and rural districts Quality partnerships between colleges of education and schools Using innovative technologies for instruction K-12/postsecondary partnerships to improve low-performing schools 8
Kentucky Teacher Shortages & Recruitment Programs House Appropriations and Revenue Committee House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education Feb. 7, 2019 Feb. 7, 2019 9
Kentucky Teacher Shortages In all of Kentucky s 10 local workforce districts, teacher shortages are reported in 3 areas: Career and technical education World languages Exceptional children
3 year change % in number of completers 3 year change % in number of completers - -Overall a 20% decrease Overall a 20% decrease +14% -8% -35% Initial Certification Teacher Preparation Initial Certification Teacher Preparation Program Completions by Subject Program Completions by Subject Source: Kentucky Center for Statistics, as reported by the Education Professional Standards Board, 2013-16
Kentucky Teacher Recruitment High school career pathways Educators Rising competition for high school students Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching (KAET) Diversification incentive programs for Master s/Rank II, NBCT, principal certification & district leader certification in development
High School Career Pathways The Teaching and Learning Pathway is in its third year of implementation. 35 schools in KY report having the Teaching and Learning Pathway; 1,150 students are enrolled. The path includes a 4-course sequence during which students may earn dual credit for courses in educator preparation programs in high schools with dual credit agreements. 13
Educators Rising The 3rd annual Educators Rising Kentucky Conference will be held on March 5-6 at WKU. High school students from across the state will compete in 20 different competitions to qualify for the national Educators Rising Competition. In 2018, Kentucky had 7 winners placing in the top 10 at the National Conference. 14
Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching (KAET) Renewable loan forgiveness program designed to identify and prepare effective, experienced and diverse public educators in the Commonwealth Open to eligible candidates attending all Kentucky EPSB approved Educator Preparedness Programs Participants will receive financial support and complete an EPSB-approved teacher education program in conjunction with ongoing mentorship by experienced Kentucky educators. 15
In development Diversification incentive programs for Master s/Rank II, National Board Certification, principal certification and district leader certification Scheduled for release in spring 2019. 16
Teacher Turnover 17% statewide Teacher Satisfaction Managing student conduct 82.5% School leadership 87.5% Community engagement 85.8% Source: Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) KY Survey 17
