KyMTSS Implementation Guide - The purpose of the KyMTSS Implementation Guide is to support districts and schools in building, implementing and sustaining an integrated three-tiered model of prevention to meet students’ academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs. 

KyMTSS Self-Assessment - The KyMTSS Self-Assessment Tool is designed to support district and school leaders and teams responsible for MTSS implementation. The tool is aligned with Kentucky’s six essential elements and uses them to drive systematic change. Additionally, the tool is intended to assist with resource identification and action planning for MTSS implementation. 

KyMTSS Four-Part Video Collection - Each video in the four-part video collection addresses key topics, best practices and practical strategies related to MTSS. Whether you are an individual or part of a team, these videos and accompanying documents provide a comprehensive understanding of the MTSS Framework. 

Stay up to date with KyMTSS specific information and resources. Sign up to receive MTSS Newsletter each month. 

High-Quality Instructional Resources and Curriculum-Based Professional Learning 

Evidence-Based Instructional Practices 

The quality of the day-to-day classroom instruction students receive has a significant impact on their overall achievement. As teachers implement their local standards-aligned curriculum, it is important that they strategically and intentionally use evidence-based instructional practices that support students in reaching the intended learning outcomes.  

The Evidence-Based Instructional Practices (EBIPs) resources include an overview document providing background on EBIPs. There is also an overview video, facilitation considerations, and content area specific resources for six EBIPs: Establishing the Learning Environment, Clarifying and Sharing Clear Learning Goals, Explicit Teaching and Modeling, Discussion, Questioning, and Meaningful Feedback. 

Content Area Implementation Guides 

The purpose of the Standards Implementation Guides is to help schools and districts identify resources available from the Kentucky Department of Education to support standards implementation. Schools and districts may be in various stages of the standards implementation process and the Standards Implementation Guides provide a list of resources by the content area that may be utilized at each stage. See the content specific implementation guides below.  

• General Standards Implementation Guide 
• Reading and Writing Standards Implementation Guide 
• Mathematics Standards Implementation Guide 
• Social Studies Standards Implementation Guide 
• Science Standards Implementation Guide 

When the school year comes to an end and the summer sunshine is here, Kentucky educators can spend time learning and growing through professional development opportunities listed on the Professional Learning Bulletin Board. 

This platform provides Kentucky educators with information regarding professional learning sessions tailored to their interests or to specified and desired areas of growth. Many sessions are asynchronous, meaning they can be accessed anytime at the leisure of the user, while others are face-to-face at designated locations.  

Currently, there are multiple offerings through the Kentucky Department of Education, along with other professional learning providers, such as the regional educational cooperatives and national providers, such as the National Air and Space Museum. There is a wide variety of content available, and it can be filtered to meet your needs. This platform is updated regularly, and many sessions are completely free of charge. 

Please note, however, per KRS 156.095 (8), “Posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.” Keep in mind that the local school district determines what is acceptable for credit based on its district policies. 

For more information regarding professional learning, please visit KDE's professional learning webpage. You also may email Laura McCullough or call (502) 892-6637, ext. 4149.