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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), are hosting 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).
Getting to Know the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts 3-Part Module Available Now
This module is designed to build knowledge and capacity around the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) standards and to capitalize on the opportunity to improve teaching and learning aligned to the KAS for Visual and Performing Arts. Module facilitators may include district leaders, school administrators, instructional specialists/coaches, department chairs, teacher leaders, and/or pre-service teaching faculty. Participants can use facilitator notes available within the notes section of the PowerPoint and the note catcher document throughout the module to capture reflections and to complete prompts for deeper exploration of components.
Begin this asynchronous professional learning module by visiting KyStandards.org.
2025 Approved K-12 High-Quality Instructional Resources for Reading/Writing and Mathematics
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has released approved lists of K-12 high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for reading and writing and mathematics, focusing on Tier 1 core comprehensive resources. A core comprehensive instructional resource is one that serves as the primary means of instruction in a content area for a grade level or course. These lists are designed to assist superintendents in navigating the complex marketplace of educational resources. Kentucky law, specifically KRS 160.345, places the authority for developing local curriculum, including the selection of instructional materials, with local superintendents, following appropriate consultation.
While all materials on the approved lists meet the KDE standards for HQIRs and have been informed by feedback from the Quality Curriculum Taskforce, districts are encouraged to conduct thorough local reviews to ensure that selected materials align with their specific needs and the local instructional vision. Off-list notification is still protected and allowable per KRS 156.445.
KDE Hosts Community Based Educator Day of Science Learning
In January, participants from across the state and from a variety of industries joined the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) science consultants for an exciting professional learning session inspired by United We Learn, Kentucky’s vision for the future of public education. This event focused on how community partners can collaborate with educators and district leaders to support schools, enhance student experiences and foster innovation.
ICYMI: Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Modules 2 and 3 Now Available!
The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide vibrant student learning experiences? What is needed to establish a system that supports these types of opportunities within Tier 1 instruction? The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is creating a series of resources designed to build understanding of the interaction between deeper learning and a local curriculum through the lens of learning science to help provide vibrant learning experiences for all students.
ICYMI: Applications sought for Social Studies Standards and Assessment Review committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Social Studies Standards and Assessment Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panels (AP).
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 review process for the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies will begin in April.
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