KY Standards Newsletter - November 6, 2019

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October 23, 2019

'Social Studies' Webcast

Set for 9 a.m. ET Nov. 7 

Join the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) live 9 a.m. ET Nov. 7 to learn more about resources to support the Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies implementation and how to access these resources.

You can access the live webcasts by going to the KDE Media Portal and clicking on the EdCast Video icon at the bottom of the page. The livestream will be on the “Home” tab. You can have your questions answered during the webcasts using GoSoapBox with the access code: KAS.

An archive of the webcast and slides will be made available on the Standards Webcast webpage shortly after the original air date.

This is the first installment of a three-part series about social studies. The second webcast, "Social Studies Alignment Tool," will air 9 a.m. ET Nov. 14 and the virtual workshop, "Using the Social Studies Alignment Tool," will follow Nov. 21 with sessions at 4 and 5 p.m. ET.

A full schedule of the Standards Implementation Professional Learning Series is available for download.

KDE Seeking Feedback on Technology Standards

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the current Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology (K-12).

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.

Now through Nov. 15, anyone interested is invited to review the draft technology standards to share feedback and suggestions. Feedback and comments will be thoughtfully considered and any needed revisions made before submitting a draft of proposed standards to the Kentucky Board of Education.

To provide feedback on the Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology, access this google document, where you can read the standards and leave comments. Due to the amount of text within the survey, it is recommended that the survey be completed on a full-size computer or laptop.

Kentucky Academic Standards for K-12 Career Studies Update

The Kentucky Academic Standards for K-12 Career Studies (formally known as vocational studies) were presented for a second reading to the Kentucky Board of Education at its October meeting and have begun the legislative approval process. Dependent upon feedback, the standards are anticipated to be approved for classroom implementation during the 2020-2021 school year.

Although not a tested area, KRS 156:160 requires school districts to ensure student access to standards through programs, services and operational performance. The standards should support and guide development of a students’ Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

The K-12 Career Studies standards are comprised of three domains:

CAREERS

This strand addresses career exploration and guides students to explore factors such as personal interests and educational requirements as they begin to consider possible careers. At the middle school grade-band, students are introduced to Kentucky’s 16 Career Clusters and corresponding career pathways as they develop an Individual Learning Plan to plan for and take advantage of opportunities to earn dual/articulated credit and/or industry certificates, as well as participating in real-world learning experiences.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Essential Skills replaces the previous employability domain. It was framed around KRS 158.1413 Essential Workplace Ethics Instruction requirement. Standards to address speaking and listening skills are included within this domain.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

The Financial Literacy domain combines the previous consumer decisions and financial literacy standards. The standards within the high school grade band were written to meet the KRS 158.1411 Financial Literacy high school graduation requirement. Common strands across the K-12 grade bands support development of financially literate individuals as they transition to the postsecondary world.

To review a draft of the career studies standards, see this pdf.

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Resource Spotlight: Social Studies Standards at a Glance Document

The social studies standards at a glance document provides a high-level overview of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies.

Included in the two-page document is information regarding where to find the writers’ vision, design considerations and overviews of the architecture and organization of the standards, inquiry practices, concepts and practices, social studies as both knowledge and skill, grade-level overviews, and disciplinary clarifications and instructional support, as well as an overview of significant changes.

 

Standards Implementation Professional Learning Series Schedule

Sept. 5, Webcast: "Standards Resources" recording and "Standards Resources" slides

Sept. 19, Webcast: "Alignment Tools" recording and "Alignment Tools" slides

Sept. 26, Virtual Workshop: "Using Alignment Tools," Check out the Assignment Review Protocol Webpage for a similar experience!

Oct. 3, Webcast: "Why PLCs?" recording and "Why PLCs?' slides

Oct. 17, Webcast: "Gaining Clarity Through PLCs" recording and  "Gaining Clarity Through PLCs" slides 

Oct. 24, Virtual Workshop: "Mock PLCs – Breaking Down a Standard"

Nov. 7, Webcast: "Social Studies," 9 a.m. ET 

Nov. 14, Webcast: "Social Studies Alignment Tool," 9 a.m. ET 

Nov. 21, Virtual Workshop: "Using the Social Studies Alignment Tool," 4 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. ET 

Dec. 5, Webcast: "Wrap Up/Preview," 9 a.m. ET 

Download the full Standards Implementation Professional Learning Series Fall 2019 schedule.

Webcasts: The live webcasts can be accessed by going to the KDE Media Portal and clicking on the EdCast Video icon at the bottom of the page. The livestream will be on the “Home” page.

You can get your questions answered during the webcasts using GoSoapBox with the access code: KAS.

Webcast video archives and slides will be made available on the Standards Webcast page as the webcasts occur.

Virtual Workshops: Virtual workshops will be conducted using Zoom and will take place at 4 p.m ET and 5 p.m ET to accommodate educators in both time zones. Instructions for joining each section are included in the Virtual Workshop information document.

 

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