Feedback Sought on Draft Assessment Blueprints for Reading/Writing, Math and Social Studies
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on draft assessment blueprints for reading/writing, mathematics and social studies.
Senate Bill 1 (2017) calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments with one or two content areas to be reviewed each year and every six years after that on a rotating basis.
Anyone interested is invited to review the draft blueprints and share feedback and suggestions for use in the review process for the new assessments through June 22. Feedback and comments will be thoughtfully considered and any needed revisions made before bringing forward a final set of proposed blueprints for further comment and eventual approval by the Kentucky Board of Education.
Assessment blueprints can viewed and feedback can be provided by clicking reading/writing, mathematics and/or social studies. Due to the amount of text within the survey, it is recommended that surveys be completed on a full-size computer or laptop.
Kentucky's Consolidated State Plan to implement the requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), has been revised. The Kentucky Department of Education has released the plan for public comment and submitted it to Gov. Matt Bevin for review.
The plan required adjustments due to recent legislative changes following the 2019 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Under the federal law, state education agencies are required to submit a plan detailing the implementation of the law and how federal education dollars will be spent. After public comments and the governor's review, the state plan must be resubmitted to the U.S. Department of Education (USED) for review. The plan can be accessed online. Changes since March 1 are indicated in yellow.
Public comments on the draft revisions to Kentucky’s state plan must be received by close of business May 31. Comments may be emailed to kdecommunications@education.ky.gov or submitted to Todd Allen, Deputy General Counsel, Kentucky Department of Education, 300 Sower Blvd, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. You also may submit comments via fax at (502) 564-9321. All comments that are received timely will be considered before submission of the revised state plan to USED.
English Learner/Title III Beginning of the Year Training
Regional trainings for English Learner (EL) and Title III coordinators have been scheduled. The sessions will focus on providing guidance to district coordinators of all levels. Topics covered during training will include changes under the Every Student Succeeds Act for ELs, the civil rights requirements that must be met by all districts regardless of its EL population or funding received, and requirements under federal programs such as Title I, Part A and Title III.
English Learner, Title III and Title I coordinators are strongly encouraged to attend. However, at least one person from each district should attend one of the six training locations regardless of whether the district receives a Title III subgrant or the number of ELs currently enrolled in the district.
Each training will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. local time. Sessions may be canceled if registration is low. If your training location is canceled due to low registration, you will be contacted in order to select another training location. Register early to help ensure you get the location of your choice.
The dates and locations of each training are listed below along with the registration links.
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July 26 – Shelbyville, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, 100 Alpine Drive
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July 30 – Bowling Green, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, 230 Technology Way
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July 31 – Lexington, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 118 James Court, Suite 60
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Aug. 1 – Ashland, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 904 Rose Road
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Aug. 2 – Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University, Perkins Building, 4436 Kit Carson Drive
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Aug. 5 – Eddyville, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative, 435 Outlet Ave.
For questions, email Jessica Sanderson or call her at (502) 564-3791, ext. 4004.
Trainings for New Title I, Part A Coordinators
Trainings for new Title I, Part A coordinators have been scheduled. The sessions will focus on providing an overview of the program’s basics to district staff with three years of experience or less. Topics will include requirements of the Title I program, an overview of monitoring processes and the review of helpful resources.
New Title I coordinators, district superintendents and finance officers are encouraged to attend. EILA credit will be awarded to attendees. Register through this Google document. For questions, email Tonia Hickman or call her at (502) 564-3791, ext. 4062.
The date and location of each meeting are listed below. All meetings are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. local time.
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June 13 – Eddyville, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative Conference Center, 435 Outlet Ave.
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June 18 – Bowling Green, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, 230 Technology Way
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June 21 – Shelbyville, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, 100 Alpine Drive
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June 27 – Ashland, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 904 Rose Road
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June 28 – London, Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative, London Training Center, 55 Waco Drive
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July 16 – Lexington, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 118 James Court, Suite 60
KDE Offering Evaluation Training for Administrators
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is the official provider for the 2019-2020 Initial Certified Evaluation Training for administrators newly assigned to the role of evaluator of certified personnel. The two-day training, including the assessment, is required per KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370.
All new evaluators of certified personnel are required to attend. Visit the Principal Partnership Project website for information about dates and locations, and to register.
KDE also will provide a separate, one-day, six-hour update training for experienced administrators. Districts may choose to fulfill the requirement by applying for their own EILA certificates and providing the training in their district, but KDE is providing regional options for districts that choose not to do their own in-house training. Six hours of update training is required annually for all experienced administrators per KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370.
Any experienced evaluator of certified personnel who has completed the two-day Initial Certified Evaluation Training is qualified to attend. Visit the Update Evaluation Training webpage for more information about dates, locations and to register.
There is no fee to participate in either training and the appropriate number of EILA credit hours – six for the update or 12 for the initial – will be awarded. Multiple training sites are located across the state. Advance registration is required.
All trainings are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. local time.
Sign up Now for ‘Get to Know Your Standards Learning Lab’
If you are wondering how standards revisions will affect your school, your classroom or your preparation of future educators, the “Get to Know Your Standards Learning Lab: Revised Kentucky Academic Standards for 2019-2020” is for you.
Come away with a stronger understanding of the instructional implications of building standards-based instruction and assignments that align with revised standards. The day will include numerous 60-minute breakout session options geared towards teachers, administrators and post-secondary faculty.
Three dates and locations are available. Register using the appropriate link for the date and location you wish to attend.
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June 10: Hopkinsville, Christian County Middle School, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. CT
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June 11: Louisville, Ballard High School, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ET
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June 12: Grayson, East Carter Middle School, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ET
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June 14: Lexington, Lexington Convention Center, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ET
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