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Register Now for the 2025 March Leadership Meetings
The regional educational cooperatives, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will host in-person meetings in March for district and school leaders to explore new resources available to support effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with emphasis on Tier 1 curriculum anchored in a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR).
Join Us for a FREE Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena!
Reserve your spot by TOMORROW, Feb. 27
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science program consultants invite you to participate in a virtual webinar showcasing an exciting new resource: The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP). This resource was designed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators to support the implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science by deepening their understanding of local natural phenomena common to Kentucky and the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) needed to explain them.
Feedback sought on Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing
Feedback will be collected through March 5.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing. KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards beginning with 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.
Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning is now accepting applications for this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the KDE and the Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Boost will promote family engagement in reading and math by making available free books, digital math games and fun items, such as bracelets, bookmarks and book bags, intended to motivate and remind families to read every day and promote mathematical thinking.
Each of the participating districts will receive high interest books for grades K-12 to distribute at their meal sites. Families interested in having their child participate should reach out to their local Summer Food Service Department for more information about meal service sites within their district.
Keynote Speaker Announced for Kentucky’s Read to Succeed Summer Conference
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) Division of Early Literacy invites you to the second annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference on June 13, 2025, at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.
Keynote speaker and educational consultant to state departments and school districts on explicit instruction and literacy, Dr. Anita Archer has presented in all 50 states, all US territories, and many countries, including Australia and Canada, and has received ten awards honoring her educational contributions. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of three universities, including the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, and San Diego State University. She is nationally known for her professional learning, and she has co-authored numerous curriculum materials and a best-selling textbook addressing reading and writing.
The conference, which will require registration but will be FREE to Kentucky K-12 public educators, will offer focused learning pathways to meet the needs of teachers and administrators. Attendees will learn from KDE Office of Teaching and Learning consultants and partners about:
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Evidence-based instructional shifts for literacy;
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The benefits of structured literacy;
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Why high-quality instructional resources matter; and
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Available resources for implementing the Read to Succeed Act.
Mark your calendar for this June 13 event, and please stay tuned for registration information coming soon.
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