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The OPES team is here to assist with admission to teacher education, placement and supervision of all field experiences including student teachers, and with the application process for teacher certification and advanced degrees.

12/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Monroe County Schools has been officially approved by the Kentucky Office of Industry & Apprenticeship Services (OIAS) as an employer of K–12 Teacher Registered Apprentices.

This partnership represents a powerful step toward building a sustainable pipeline of well-prepared, homegrown educators for Monroe County. WKU is honored to collaborate with the district to provide high-quality coursework, structured mentorship, and on-the-job learning experiences that equip aspiring teachers for long-term success.

Monroe County now joins an incredible network of districts partnering with WKU in this innovative statewide initiative:
Allen County • Butler County • Cumberland County • Fayette County • Grayson County • Nelson County • Warren County • Caverna Independent

Welcome, Monroe County Schools! We look forward to shaping the future of education together.

WKU School of Teacher Education

WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
11/12/2025

WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Our Fall ‘26 International Student Teachers are excited to embark in their experience in Spain!

Our Fall ‘26 International Student Teachers are excited to embark in their experience in Spain!
11/12/2025

Our Fall ‘26 International Student Teachers are excited to embark in their experience in Spain!

11/07/2025
10/30/2025
09/05/2025

Hey Class of 2030, WKU Preview Day is almost here!

Join us tomorrow, September 6th, to explore life on the Hill at our free open house event.

🔴Campus tours led by our student ambassadors
⚪️ Sessions about college life, financial aid, and more
🔴 Information fair with resources and student services

Register now at https://bit.ly/4lZCujG

Can’t make it tomorrow? Don’t worry we have two more WKU Preview Days on October 11th and November 15th! Mark your calendars 🗓️



WKU Office of Admissions
Gordon Ford College of Business
WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters
WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
College of Health and Human Services at WKU

09/03/2025

Future teachers, this is a wonderful way to get involved with other education majors! WKU School of Teacher Education

Join our team!! We are hiring a part-time Coordinator for Teacher Services.
08/30/2025

Join our team!! We are hiring a part-time Coordinator for Teacher Services.

08/20/2025

We are teaming up with the Kentucky Education Association to launch an innovative partnership supporting aspiring school leaders. This first-of-its-kind collaboration creates new pathways for educators to grow, lead, and advance their careers. https://www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=12649

WKU School of Leadership & Professional Studies Kentucky Education Association

08/01/2025
07/23/2025

Kentucky honors the Commonwealth’s most impactful teachers through the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. Nominate your past (or current) teacher today! Applications are due on August 15. https://www.wku.edu/kythf/

Address

Bowling Green, KY
42101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(270)7454897

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