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Standards Newsletter - October 30, 2024

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October 30, 2024

Kentucky Awarded the Federal 2024 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kentucky a five-year, $54.9 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant to enhance literacy skills across the state. Renamed Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy 2025 (KyCL 25), the program will provide competitive funding to districts, focusing on underserved students, including those in poverty, English learners, and students with disabilities. This funding aims to improve literacy through high-quality instructional resources and curriculum based professional learning for all levels.

To learn more about the grant, read the full article here.

ICYMI: FY25 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant RFA 

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is now accepting applications for the FY25 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini-Grants. These grants help schools improve reading skills for K-3 struggling readers through structured literacy practices. The mini grant will help districts adopt high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for tier 2 and/or tier 3 reading instruction. Don't miss the application deadlines and key details. Find out more!

TODAY! Elementary Webinar Series: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice?

Explore what a social studies learning experience aligned to the KAS for Social Studies looks like in practice! KDE is partnering with organizations to offer a fall webinar series for elementary educators, featuring engaging classroom-ready learning experiences. Upcoming sessions cover topics from Grade 2 economics to Kindergarten geography. Find out more about the series and register today!

Applications for Reading and Writing Standards and Assessment Review Committees Close Nov. 4.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Reading and Writing Standards and Assessment Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panels (AP). The review process for the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing will begin in January 2025, with K-12 teachers invited to participate. Applications are open through Nov. 4. Selected applicants will be notified by Nov. 15. Learn more about the process and how to apply.

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Veterans Day is November 11

Per KRS 158.075, all schools shall observe Veterans Day. This law states the following: On Veterans Day, or one (1) of the five (5) school days preceding Veterans Day, one (1) class or instructional period shall be devoted to the observance of Veterans Day.

To develop a Veterans Day program, Kentucky public schools are encouraged to seek advice from the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs and veterans' service organizations, including but not limited to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, please visit the Veterans Day Programs resource.

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