Standards Implementation Professional Learning Series – Fall 2019
Each month this fall, two webcasts and one virtual workshop will be available to provide information and professional learning about standards implementation. The three monthly opportunities will cover different aspects of related topics and although attendance in all three will result in the greatest learning, it is not required.
A full schedule is available for download, in addition to appearing in this email. All webcasts will be archived on the Standards Webcast webpage.
A Book Study of "Clarity for Learning," by John Almarode and Kara Vandas will be taking place Sept. 16-Dec. 13. More information, including the link for registration, is available in the Clarity for Learning Book Study Flier.
 Kystandards.org Has a New Look
Our team has been hard at work to make kystandards.org even more user friendly. You’ll notice a new look and feel when you visit the site, which will allow for easier navigation to the resources you need for standards implementation.
Mathematics: Elementary Formative Assessment Lessons Have Been Revised
All Elementary Formative Assessment Lessons have been revised to align to the new Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics.
Concept development lessons for kindergarten through grade 5 and problem solving lessons for kindergarten through grade 8 are available on the Elementary Formative Assessment webpage.
KDE Seeking Applicants for Assessment Item Review
The Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Standards, Assessment and Accountability is seeking classroom teachers and content specialists working in support of teachers to review items for future Kentucky assessments in Reading and Writing, Mathematics and Social Studies.
Senate Bill 1 (2017) requires that the department implement a process to review Kentucky’s Academic Standards and the alignment of corresponding assessments for possible revision or replacement.
Current classroom teachers (grades 3-12) or content specialists working in support of teachers interested in the review of assessment items are needed. A pool of candidates is being gathered for this critical work and participants will be notified if accepted. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 15.
Applicants who are selected will be required to meet in Frankfort or Lexington for multiple days. Substitute teacher expense along with travel will be reimbursed. The timeline of activities will be communicated to individuals once they are selected, with work taking place in early fall.
For questions, e-mail dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
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