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Question of the Week
A: A public hearing on the proposed administrative regulations shall be held on June 22 at 10 a.m. in the State Board Room, 5th Floor, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, Kentucky. Individuals interested in being heard at this meeting shall notify this agency in writing five working days prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulations. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulations. Written comments shall be accepted through June 30.
CONTACT PERSON: Todd Allen, General Counsel, Kentucky Department of Education, 300 Sower Boulevard, 5th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, phone 502-564-4474, fax 502-564-9321; email regcomments@education.ky.gov.
Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education to Meet June 22
The Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education will meet virtually on June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. ET.
Under the leadership of Commissioner of Education Jason E. Glass, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Center for Innovation in Education (C!E) and the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) are partnering to create a vision for public education in the Commonwealth. The statewide coalition is bringing together perspectives from across the Commonwealth to drive this work forward. The coalition will co-create this vision with communities, foster local innovations and advance policy recommendations.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 150 (2020) and in an effort to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education will meet via video teleconference. The recorded meeting will be available on the KDE Media Portal.
A full agenda follows:
Kentucky Coalition for Advancing Education
June 22, 2021, 4-6 p.m. ET
Kentucky Department of Education
Welcome: Toni Konz Tatman, Chief Communications Officer, Kentucky Department of Education
Opening Remarks: Jason E. Glass, Commissioner and Chief Learner, Kentucky Department of Education
Connection Activity: Penny Christian, 16th District PTA Member, Fayette County
Improvement and Timing: Doannie Tran, Center for Innovation in Education; Matt Shirley, Director of Digital Learning, Metcalfe County Schools
Finalize User Profiles: Gretchen Morgan, Center for Innovation in Education
Build Storylines and Headlines for the Current State of Kentucky Education Report: Doannie Tran, Center for Innovation in Education
Brainstorming System-wide Storylines: Doannie Tran, Center for Innovation in Education
Closing: Paul Leather, Center for Innovation in Education
2021-2022 EOC State Administration Testing Dates and Counselor Training
The dates for the End-of-Course (EOC) State Assessments have been set for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Test Window 1: Nov. 29 -- Dec. 10, 2021
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Test Window 2: Feb. 21 -- March 4, 2022
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Test Window 3: April 18-29, 2022
Early Graduation is a deliberate pathway for students in grades 9-11 who wish to move on when ready, receive a diploma from the district, and be eligible for acceptance into Kentucky public universities and non-profit independent colleges and universities.
For 2021-2022, the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) and the Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) partnered to create a short training video for school counselors to assist with students who are eligible for the Early Graduation Pathway. The Early Graduation Training breaks down the policy and who should be in the pathway. For questions or assistance, contact Shara Savage.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Speaking Test Survey Closes June 28
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) would like to thank the ACCESS for ELLs test administrators who have already taken the time to respond to the ACCESS for ELLs Online Speaking Test survey. If test administrators have not yet responded to the survey, please do so before the survey closes on June 28 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
WIDA Secure Portal Nondisclosure and User Agreement
The first time educators log in to the WIDA Secure Portal on or after July 1, they will be prompted to agree to the Nondisclosure and User Agreement (NDUA). As a reminder, educators will not be able to view secure materials and resources without first agreeing to the NDUA.
DRC Planned Outage in WIDA AMS
A planned system outage affecting WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS) will take place Saturday, July 3 at 11 p.m. CT to Sunday, July 4 at 11 a.m. CT. WIDA and Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) apologize for any inconvenience caused by this routine maintenance.
School Reconfiguration Changes for 2021-2022 School Year (Repeat)
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) asks that District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) submit information on A1 schools with service area changes for the 2021-2022 school year by June 30. Changes to school service area (reconfiguration) requests need to be made if any of the following situations apply:
- the grade range in an A1 school changes
- a new A1 school is opened
- an A1 school is closed
- an A1 school boundary changes
- a shift in student population of more than 40% occurs
The School Reconfiguration Spreadsheet, School Reconfiguration Spreadsheet instructions and School Reconfiguration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on the Forms page located on the Assessment and Accountability section of the KDE website.
In addition, changes must be submitted through the District and School Collection Repository (DASCR) application. Please see the DASCR User Guide, if unfamiliar with this web application. The district Web Apps Admin Point of Contact (WAAPOC) handles access. WAAPOCs may contact the KETS Service Desk with questions/issues with DASCR at (866) 538-7435.
"Known as the county where the two rivers meet, Carroll County is located off Interstate 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. Carroll County is rich in history and local industry plays a big part in our community. Carroll County School District consists of a birth-age 4 early childhood development center, K-1 primary school, grades 2-4 intermediate school, middle school, high school, iLead Academy, and an area technology center. Carroll County is also fortunate to have Jefferson Community and Technical College located in the community. The district serves just over 2,000 preschool-grade 12 students.
“Our school district strives to provide well-rounded learning opportunities for all students, including online curriculum, dual credit work, vocational certifications, project based learning and related arts. In addition to the continued focus on academics, we are intentionally focusing on utilizing district resources and local agencies to reduce barriers to learning and expand access to counseling and mental health programs. Strengthening relationships, teaching and modeling character traits and implementing school wide positive behavior interventions and supports has been a district-wide focus for us. Our goal is for each student to graduate from Carroll County Schools equipped with the skills they need to be successful in the next phase of their life.
“This year, we have “narrowed our lens” to focus on strengthening the following areas: Instructional Process, Professional Learning Communities, Curriculum and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Through the work of district-wide committees, we are streamlining processes and providing professional development opportunities for staff to grow in each of these areas. It is a GREAT day to be a Panther!”
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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