This handbook sets forth the regulations of the Kentucky State Board of Education that relate to teacher education and certification. The following topics are covered: (1) selected statutory provisions relating to teacher education and certification; (2) teacher certification procedures; (3) ranking of teacher qualifications; (4) procedures for evaluation and approval of teacher preparation programs and teacher education institutions; (5) standards for the preparation and certification of professional school personnel; (6) general education component of teacher preparation curriculum standards; (7) preparation and certification of kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school teachers; (8) provisional certificate for teaching music; (9) extending the validity of elementary and high school certificates; (10) preparation and certification of reading specialists, driver education teachers, school media librarians, and special education teachers; (11) preparation and certification of guidance counselors, school psychometrists, school psychologists, school social workers, school nurses, and rehabilitation counselors; (12) school administration and supervision; (13) business administrator preparation and certification; (14) vocational education preparation and certification; (15) junior reserve officers training corps preparation and certification; and (16) emergency certification. Explanatory notes to a statement on general education are appended. (JD)