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 September 11, 2024
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Resource Spotlight! Supports for HQIR Implementation, Part 2
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) developed the Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document to support districts in effective implementation of a strong local curriculum anchored in high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). The guidance document includes multiple tools to help ensure maximum impact of the district-adopted HQIRs on the student experience and outcomes.
To support continuous improvement in curriculum implementation and in the quality of instruction, monitoring progress through classroom observations and providing effective feedback are critical. The Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document includes tools for classroom observation as well as a tool to help structure observation and feedback.
Early Implementation Observation Tools are designed for classroom observation, feedback and reflection aligned to common indicators in the first year of implementation. The following word document tools are content-specific and will download upon clicking:
Instructional Practice Guides (IPG) are designed for classroom observation, feedback and reflection during ongoing implementation. The following word document tools are content-specific and will download upon clicking:
Learning Walks Protocol – The Learning Walk Protocol is designed for school or district level observations to gather formative data on key aspects of implementation and develop a shared sense of next steps.
Find all HQIR and Curriculum-Based Professional Learning resources on KyStandards.org.
FREE Supporting Sensemaking with Equitable Discourse In-Person Workshop
The Office of Teaching and Learning Division of Program Standards science consultants will be offering an in-person workshop for participants to take part in this new professional learning module. This workshop offers an opportunity for K-12 science educators to engage with one another as learners and practitioners, considering how to support student sensemaking with equitable discourse.
When Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Where: Madison County Public Library (507 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475)
This in-person workshop is designed for kindergarten-grade 12 science teachers and leaders. This professional learning opportunity is intended to provide guidance in the successful implementation of equitable academic discourse, supporting the three-dimensional student learning called for in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science.
This workshop will incorporate an open educational resource to provide participants with a learning experience symmetrical to the classroom. Through that experience, the participants will be immersed in equitable academic discourse to see what it looks, sounds, and feels like as a learner.
During this workshop, participants will learn how to establish a learning environment where all students have equitable access and opportunity to learn through discourse, develop a collaborative understanding of equitable academic discourse that supports student sensemaking, explore how both teachers and students contribute to equitable academic discourse, examine why we should use equitable academic discourse in the science classroom, and begin to intentionally plan for equitable academic discourse.
Substitute reimbursement is available for the first 30 registrants through the Office of Teaching and Learning.
Educators will be eligible to receive up to 6 professional development hours for their participation in the workshop. A certificate will be provided following the completion of the workshop. Please note: The decision to accept professional development hours is at the discretion of the local school/district.
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ICYMI: Resources for Constitution and Citizenship Day Sept. 17
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is Tuesday, Sept. 17. This day commemorates the Sept.17, 1787, signing of the U.S. Constitution.
Each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students.
The information below contains links to learning resources created and maintained by other public and private organizations. This information is provided for your convenience and includes examples of resources for Constitution Day that you might find helpful.
Standards Quick Links
KYstandards.org
Model Curriculum Framework webpage
Standards Resources webpage
KY Academic Standards webpage
CONTACT INFORMATION
standards@education.ky.gov
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