KY Standards Newsletter - April 8, 2020

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April 8, 2020

New NTI Program Guidance Documents Now Available

The following non-traditional instruction (NTI) program guidance includes information and essential questions that can guide thinking as districts leaders, administrators and teachers address the needs of students. The documents include considerations for the Senior Class of 2020, assigning and reporting of grades, instruction, professional learning and mental health and wellness.

KAS for Mathematics Resources’ Webcast to be Released April 9

The "Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics Resources" webcast, which will be released April 9, will review professional learning from the fall semester and highlight new resources to support the implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics.

An implementation guidance document can assist schools and districts in guiding their progress through the KAS for Mathematics professional learning resources. Special attention will be given to the purpose of each resource, including suggestions on where resources may fit within district implementation timelines.

Making Kentucky Family Math Night Resources Work for You

Kentucky Family Math Nights provide educators, children and family members an opportunity to learn and talk about mathematics in an engaging, supportive environment. In this video, Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) math consultants share how these activities might be adapted from in-person evenings to virtual family math experiences that can happen anytime.

With the help of the Kentucky Family Math Night resources, family members can participate in their child’s learning and support their academic success.

The Kentucky Family Math Night Facilitator Guide is organized by activity and each activity has been aligned to the content and practice standards from the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics. Each activity includes the purpose, a list of linked materials, instructions and family prompts. As you review the guide, you’ll learn about the importance of building a strong foundation for mathematics in elementary school and how the family can support that strong foundation through engaging in children’s math learning, including guidance on research-based instructional strategies that support mathematics learning.

Kentucky Family Math Night resources are brought to you through a partnership of the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Center for Mathematics, REL Appalachia and the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. The activities are designed to create a shared understanding of math concepts and raise expectations of math knowledge and achievement. 

You can access these resources and more on the Family Mathematics Resources webpage and share mathematics with everyone who makes your school a family!

Standards Quick Links

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Standards Resources webpage

KY Academic Standards webpage

 

Spring 2020 Standards Implementation Professional Learning Series Schedule

Jan. 9: “Update on Standards Resources” recording and Jan. 9 slides

 

Focus on Science

Jan. 23: “Literacy in Science” Webcast Recording and Jan. 23 slides

Jan. 30“Literacy’ vs. literacy: What’s the Difference?” video and Jan. 30 slides

 

Focus on Social Studies

Feb. 6:“Social Studies Updates” recording  and Feb. 6 slides

Feb. 20: “Elementary Social Studies Focus: Healthy Integration of the KAS for Social Studies and Reading and Writing” webcast recording and Feb. 20 slides

Feb. 27: “Elementary Social Studies Focus: Healthy Integration of the KAS for Social Studies and Reading and Writingmodule at a glance, module and facilitator's guide

 

Focus on Reading & Writing

March 5: “New KAS Resources for Reading and Writing” webcast recording and March 5 slides

March 19: “Creating Text Dependent Questions to Support Implementation of the KAS for Reading and Writing” webcast recording and March 19 slides

March 26"Task Predicts Performance" video and module guide

 

Focus on Mathematics

April 9: “KAS for Mathematics Alignment Resources” webcast, 9 a.m. ET

April 16: “Gaining Clarity Around the KAS for Mathematics Through PLCs” webcast, 9 a.m. ET

April 23: “Grade Level Samples: Unpacking the Standards & Assignment Review Protocol” digital professional learning opportunity release

 

Wrap Up

May 7: “Spring Wrap Up/Summer Preview” 

 

To Access 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.com with the access code "KAS."

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

 

CONTACT

standards@education.ky.gov