Question of the Week
Q: When will the Question and Answer Session for WIDA Screener for Kindergarten Webinar be held?
A: Join World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Director of Test Development Mark Chapman for the WIDA Screener for Kindergarten Q and A Webinar on Tuesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. CT. More information and login details are in the WIDA Q and A Webinar Schedule.
KDE Seeking Applicants for Social Studies Assessment Work
(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE) Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is seeking current K-12 classroom teachers and content specialists who support teachers to participate in work related to the social studies state assessment.
KRS 158.6453 requires the department to implement a process to review Kentucky's Academic Standards (KAS) and the alignment of corresponding assessments for possible revision or replacement. Current K-12 classroom teachers or content specialists that are interested in the state social studies assessment are needed. A pool of candidates is being gathered for this critical work and participants will be notified if accepted.
Currently, applications are being accepted through May 31.
At this time, range finding will take place during the summer of 2021. When participating in range finding, teachers will look at student responses from the 2021 social studies field test to find the range of student responses and use those responses to build training sets for scoring. These meetings will be conducted virtually, but applicants also may be asked to meet in person in Frankfort or Lexington for future assessment work. Virtual meetings may take place during or after school hours or a combination of both.
Substitute teacher expense and travel will be reimbursed, if needed. The timeline of activities will be communicated to individuals once they are selected, with work taking place as early as the beginning of July. The online application to participate in social studies assessment work will be posted for 30 days.
For more information, email dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
KAAC Nominations for BAC and DAC of the Year
The Kentucky Association for Assessment Coordinators (KAAC) is now accepting nominations for the annual Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC) and District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) of the year awards. To submit a nomination, please complete the appropriate nomination form at the link below by the close of business on July 17. Winners will be recognized at the annual conference in October.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) strives to publish student results data in Infinite Campus (IC) as it becomes available. In this spirit, 2020-2021 KYOTE scores from March 2021 have been imported into the State Edition of Campus. KDE will publish these scores to all districts beginning on Tuesday, April 27.
Henry County Public Schools, located in Henry County, Kentucky is a district focused on empowering leaders and lifelong learnings for an ever-changing world. HCPS strives to be a district of educational excellence and the pride of the community.
The predominantly rural community of Henry County, with a population of just over 16,000, is comprised of five incorporated cities and is centrally located between Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati. The district has six schools: Henry County Early Childhood Center (preschool); Campbellsburg Elementary School (K-5); Eastern Elementary School (K-5); New Castle Elementary School (K-5); Henry County Middle School (6-8); and Henry County High School (9-12). The full district enrollment is just under 2,000 students.
Henry County Public Schools is committed to providing the highest quality education, along with making provisions for each student’s overall well-being. Staff value the services of support programs including the district social worker, district health services, Family Resource Center and Youth Services Center. A point of pride for HCPS is an on-campus alternative school – the Center for Educational Options – that provides an ancillary setting for students who struggle in a traditional classroom. The focus at HCPS is on the whole student – serving the students’ academic, medical and social-emotional needs.
Partnerships with a regional STEM-focused academy (iLead Academy), as well as relationships with colleges that allow us to provide dual credit courses and career and technical education options, assist in the mission of creating well-rounded and diverse graduates.
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions presented in the article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
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