Standards Newsletter - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022

Feedback Sought on Draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Science

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Science. The draft was developed by the  Science Advisory Panel and Review Committee, each made up of science educators from around the state.

KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. The schedule calls for one or two content areas to be reviewed each year and every six years after that on a rotating basis. For the next year, science documents will be reviewed and the process of standards adoption will take place.

To provide feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Science document, please use the public feedback comment form. The public comment period will last until July 27.

Due to the amount of text within the survey, it is recommended that surveys be completed on a full-size computer or laptop screen. Feedback will be collected by the American Institutes for Research.

Calling ALL Superintendents, Administrators, Principals, Curriculum Coordinators and ALL Teachers: KAS for Technology PL Opportunity!

The Kentucky Digital Learning Coach Network invites educators from across Kentucky to attend the TeachMeet closest to you.

The events are free. Attendees will receive 6 hours Effective Instructional Leadership Act/professional development credit, gain knowledge and resources aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology, and possibly win from the array of thousands of dollars in prizes.

All educators are welcome to join and even present. The sessions are 20 minutes each, so attendees will have an opportunity to learn and share with hundreds of colleagues. 

Check out the details for each date and location by clicking the links below:

• July 18:  TeachMeet Southeastern at Pulaski County High School
• July 19: TeachMeet Eastern at Morehead State University
• July 20: TeachMeet Central and Northern at Franklin County High School
• July 21: TeachMeet Western at Murray State University
• July 22: TeachMeet at Bowling Green High School

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Register by Aug. 5 for the Kentucky Reading Academies

A child’s ability to read is a critical predictor of both educational and lifelong success. Kentucky’s youngest readers must have every opportunity to develop their literacy skills, but as our schools tackle unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher must have unprecedented support.

In response to this critical need, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has a new, exciting partnership to bring the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional learning to educators across the Commonwealth, called the Kentucky Reading Academies. This course of study was specifically chosen because of its demonstrated success on a national scale in bringing significant increases in literacy achievement.

The Kentucky Reading Academies will offer comprehensive no-cost professional learning in three phases starting in fall 2022, beginning with up to 2,400 K-5 educators.

Find out more about the Kentucky Reading Academies in the recording of the informational webinar!

For questions about the Kentucky Reading Academies, please email KDE Chief Academic Officer, Micki Ray.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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