 Celebrating Law & Public Safety (LPS) Teachers!
This Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of the dedicated Law and Public Safety instructors across Kentucky. Your work not only prepares students for careers in service and leadership – it shapes the future of our communities.
Thank you for your passion, your commitment to excellence, and the powerful impact you have every day. We are proud to support you and celebrate you this week and every week!
It's the Final Countdown!!
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, take a moment to reflect on the growth, resilience and impact you've made in your classrooms and communities. May brings a mix of excitement, wrap-up and well-deserved celebration – and we’re almost there!
Whether you're finalizing certifications, prepping for end-of-year events or just trying to make it through testing season, know that your work is seen and appreciated. Let’s finish strong and start looking forward to a summer of rest, recharging and new inspiration.
You’ve got this!
Erica
Conference Dates: July 28-31 (Monday-Thursday)
Location: Galt House Hotel, Louisville
Join the 2025 KACTE Conference Remind to receive updates and ask questions! Keep an eye out on the conference program for conference codes instructions for the Sched App, download today.
Be sure to bring your school laptop or device to maximize collaboration, resource sharing and networking!
This conference is essential for staying connected and exploring new opportunities to enhance your Law and Public Safety (LPS) classroom.
Important Events
Monday, July 28: Pre-Conferences
- FREE, pre-registration required. Check the box beside the session title on page 2 of the KACTE conference registration form.
Choose from the following sessions:
Fire Science Pre-Conference:
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Time/Location: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ET, Fern Creek High School (9115 Fern Creek Road, Louisville)
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Title: Introduction to the Fire Sprinkler Industry.
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Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to persons interested in learning more about our favorite industry and life-saving systems - fire sprinklers!
Law Enforcement Pre-Conference #1
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Time/Location: 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET, Galt House Hotel (140 North 4th St., Louisville)
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Title: DOCJT Telecommunications 101
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Description: Gain practical communication techniques and participate in exercises to demonstrate the importance of effective communication for telecommunicators.
Law Enforcement Pre-Conference #2
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Time/Location: 1-4 p.m. ET, Galt House Hotel (140 North 4th St., Louisville)
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Title: Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis Communication
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Description: Learn a trauma-informed care approach to working with individuals exposed to trauma and effective crisis communication techniques, with hands-on opportunities.
July 29-30: LPS State Consultant Program Updates and LPS-specific and General CTE Breakout Sessions
This year’s breakout sessions focus on instructional strategies and best practices relevant to all pathways, including:
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Fire Sprinklers
- Telecommunications
- Legal Updates for Public Safety Professionals
- LPS Competitive Events for SkillsUSA
- Breakout EDU Strategies
- TILT Instructional Techniques
- Healthy Debates with Brackets
- VR Applications in Forensics
- Advisory Committee Strategies
Thursday, July 31: LPS Breakfast and Free Prizes
Join us for breakfast and the chance to win free prizes (must be present to win). The conference concludes before lunch!
Registration and Hotel Information
Perkins funds can often be used for conference attendance; discuss it with your administration today!
Resources from KACTE 2024
Take advantage of the 2024 KACTE LPS State Consultant Update Session PowerPoint available in the Google Classroom, which includes:
These resources can guide your pacing, align topics with priority standards and inspire your lesson planning.
 Supplies Overseas
Supplies Overseas offers field trips, community service opportunities and free supplies for current health science teachers. They can work with you too!
The annual Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education Conference is a great time to give this place a look while you're already in Louisville.
Educators can walk in, grab a basket and shop. Teachers also can order items online and have it delivered or pick them up the same day you have an arranged field trip and/or community service day.
For more information, email education manager Chanda Fowler.
Plan Ahead to Attend 2025-2026 School Year Professional Development Opportunities
- Sept, 25-26: Kagan Cooperative Learning Training @ KDE
- Oct. 23: AHA BLS Instructor + Stop the Bleed Training @ KDE
- Save the Dates: Nashville, Tenn.
- KACTE 2026: July 20-23 (Monday-Thursday, Monday pre-conferences only)
- More to be announced at 2025 KACTE Conference!
Kagan Cooperative Learning Training
Who: CTE Instructors
What: Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1 and Day 2
When: Sept. 25-26: 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. ET
Where: Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), 300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort
Why: Kagan Structures are research-based instructional strategies designed to boost student engagement, collaboration and academic achievement. By implementing the Essential 5 (like RallyRobin and Quiz-Quiz-Trade), teachers can create active, student-centered classrooms where every learner participates. These tools support classroom management, build communication skills, and enhance learning outcomes – making them a valuable addition to any LPS teacher’s instructional toolbox.
Registration Information: Official registration information to come. Now is the time to put it on your administrations radar for early fall planning. Please complete this Kagan Cooperative Learning Training Interest Form in the meantime to indicate your interest.
Cost: $399/per person for 2-day training. KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education is exploring ways to support you in the expense to attend, either by mileage/substitute coverage OR a portion of the registration cost. More information will be shared at the KACTE Summer Conference.
More about Kagan:
This information is also posted in the 2025-2026 school year professional development section of Google Classroom and the LPS website.
 2024 Training, LPS and health science instructors watch as Lt. Brent Billings demonstrates American Heart Association Basic Life Support protocols for his Instructor certification test.
Fall 2025 AHA BLS Training Dates Set
Law and Public Safety instructors interested in receiving American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification can register now for the Oct. 23 training date. The training will be held at the Kentucky Department of Education, 300 Sower Blvd. Frankfort.
Teachers in attendance also will be able to receive their Stop the Bleed training and certification.
OCTE will cover the cost of the in-person BLS Course, in-person BLS Instructor Course AND the BLS Instructor Card.
Districts will need to cover:
This information is also posted in the Instructor Certification section of Google Classroom.
Kentucky Fire Commission Methodology Courses for Fire Science Instructors
Attention fire science instructors: Several Instructional Methodology Update VILT (Virtual Instructor Led Training) courses have been scheduled through the end of the year to help meet the Kentucky Fire Instructor recertification requirement of eight hours of Category BB Methodology every four years.
This is a convenient option to stay compliant. To register, use the links below to sign up anytime before the course begins. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the course link (check your spam folder if it doesn’t appear). Please note: Participants must keep their cameras on and remain attentive throughout the course, per Kentucky Fire Commission VILT rules.
Upcoming Courses:
This information has been shared via email to all fire science instructors. If you have questions, please contact Casey Hall.
Need Classroom Management Support?
Looking to refine your classroom management techniques? Harry and Rosemary Wong offer an interactive eLearning course designed to help educators structure and organize their classrooms effectively.
Through engaging videos, practical assignments and real-world examples, you'll develop a personalized classroom management plan to foster a positive learning environment.
Course Highlights:
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Eight comprehensive modules covering essential classroom management strategies.
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Access to effective teaching videos and testimonials from practicing educators.
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Creation of a personalized classroom management plan binder.
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90-day access to course materials for flexible learning.
Pre-Law Pathway Instructors Interest Survey: A Day in Government
We’re excited to explore hosting a Day in Government experience for Law and Public Safety and Pre-Law pathway students at the Kentucky State Capitol in February 2026!
Before we pursue funding, we need your feedback. Please complete the Day in Government interest form to help us gauge participation, potential student numbers, funding needs and if you have a student who might be willing to speak at the event.
Deadline to respond: Friday, May 9
(Please complete the form even if you’re not interested so we can gather an accurate headcount.)
Thank you for helping us plan this exciting opportunity for your pre-law students!
ICYMI: New Law and Public Safety Website Is Live
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Law and Public Safety (LPS) website. This site is designed to make accessing key resources even easier by featuring some of the most commonly used items for quicker navigation.
Please note: Our Google Classroom will remain the primary repository for instructional resources, but the new website offers a streamlined way to find essential tools and updates to support your work and help your students excel in their LPS pathways.
Check it out and let us know what you think. We’d love your feedback!
Tools for Certification Tracking and Documentation
Accurate and organized documentation is vital for managing certification assessments and dual credit programs in career and technical education (CTE). To help streamline this process, there are two sample tracking tools:
These tools are designed to help you:
- Track student progress toward industry certifications and postsecondary readiness.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal requirements for assessment and TEDS reporting.
- Facilitate clear communication between educators, administrators and assessment coordinators.
Why use these tools?
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Consistency: Standardize documentation across pathways, ensuring all data is complete and accessible.
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Accountability: Clear records support timely and accurate TEDS reporting, minimizing errors and ensuring students receive credit for their achievements.
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Preparation: Streamlined processes allow educators to focus on instruction while ensuring readiness for assessments.
How to use them:
- Follow the Yearly Checklist to prepare, communicate and execute certification assessments throughout the school year.
- Use the Results Summary to document student outcomes for certifications and dual credit courses, ensuring all fields and required documentation (e.g., certificates, grade reports) are complete.
- Submit all documentation promptly to meet data entry and reporting deadlines.
These tools not only support student success, but also ensure compliance with state requirements and contribute to your school’s State Report Card, including postsecondary readiness data. Consider integrating these resources into your workflow to enhance efficiency and accountability.
 Pre-Law Instructors receive AI training from U of L Professor Jeff Sun.
Spotlight on Success: Pre-Law Instructor Professional Development
Kentucky’s Pre-Law instructors gathered on March 13 for a collaborative day of professional development hosted by KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education. Teachers from across the state explored best practices, gained valuable instructional resources, and learned about exciting opportunities such as Kentucky Mock Trial and Accredited Legal Professional certification alignment.
Highlights included:
Thank you to our Pre-Law educators for your continued dedication and collaboration.
Adecco Youth Employment Solutions Work-Based Learning Program
The Adecco Youth Employment Solutions (YES) Work-Based Learning Program can support you in overcoming barriers when seeking employment opportunities for your Law and Public Safety (LPS) pathway students. Some of the common barriers may be include:
- Child Labor Laws: This training will walk you through the child labor laws, explain the “exemptions for bona-fide student learners,” and help you create a program that complies and ensures the best interest of the student.
- Workers Compensation Insurance: Your insurance carrier may not allow you to hire underage students. Via the staffing model, Adecco becomes the employer of record. Adecco takes on workers compensation insurance, manages all administrative human resources duties and payroll for the students, and provides long-term management and support of the students
The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Work-Based Learning Manual is a collaborative effort to provide all stakeholders with information on various types of work-based learning, such as job shadowing, mentoring, service learning, entrepreneurship programs, school-based enterprises, internship, cooperative education and youth-apprenticeship opportunities. In addition, the manual includes an overview of legal issues and structural guidance for implementing work-based learning at a school level.
KDE's Work-Based Learning Resource webpage has downloadable sample forms and promotional infographics to help document and advertise your work-based learning opportunities.
For specific course code information on WBL opportunities in career pathways, please refer to the Program of Studies.
For work-based learning questions, please contact Tina Brogli. For Adecco YES Program questions, please contact Mary Taylor.
New and Improved Street Law Resource Library
If you haven't had a chance yet this school year, check out Street Law's showcase of its top resources!
It features the top five most downloaded resources – the go-to Street Law materials that teachers count on to spark student engagement and critical thinking. It also highlights five top picks from the Street Law staff.
These favorites include innovative tools that help facilitate conversations on contested issues and challenge learners to view the world through new perspectives.
Check out the new and improved Street Law Library of instructional resources.
- No more checkout process
- Simplified account creation
- Improved search functionality
- New filtering feature
- Heart your favorite resources
Request a free copy of the 11th edition textbook from McGraw Hill.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Curriculum Option
Prepare your learners for certifications and careers while saving hours every week with our industry-aligned curriculum. Learn more by attending the iCEV Lunch and Learn Session on July 29 in the Beckham room at the Galt House during the 2025 KACTE Conference.
Updates for Fire Science Programs
KCTCS and KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education Release Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Agreement
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, students with Fire Science Program of Studies course codes successfully transcripted will be eligible to request approval for credit for prior learning credits upon enrolling in a Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) campus offering the Fire Science degree program.
Learn more about the CPL agreements by visiting the KCTCS High School Articulation homepage and the KDE Articulated Credit webpage. The approved agreement for fire science is published here for use in the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. The CTE2KCTCS digital form to be completed and submitted by the student can be found on the KDE Law and Public Safety webpage.
These credits can be pursued with or without prior participation in dual credit coursework.
For more information about Fire Science CPL opportunities, email Erica Settelen or Casey Hall
Kentucky Fire Commission and OCTE announce Apprentice I and II Industry Certification Opportunities
The Kentucky Fire Commission has established two firefighter certification levels for students enrolled in Kentucky Department of Education-sponsored Fire Science programs.
Students will engage in hands-on and lecture training in an environment that allows them to work toward certification as a Kentucky Apprentice I Firefighter (100 hours of training) and as a Kentucky Apprentice II Firefighter (200 hours of training). These programs enable students to acquire knowledge and aptitude of fire service administration and firefighting tasks while still in high school, as these credentials can be issued younger than the age of 18. This allows students to meet postsecondary readiness measures and accrue necessary skills toward service as a career or volunteer firefighter.
All Apprentice I or II hours earned will carry over and count toward the earning of the higher-level certification with the Kentucky Fire Commission, Basic I (115 hour) and Basic II (300 hour) certifications. The Basic I and II certifications – even if all hours are earned – cannot be issued until the student is at least 18 years old.
These certifications are only available to students enrolled in a KDE-sponsored Fire Science pathway.
- Apprentices I and II are exclusive to approved CTE Fire Science programs.
- Hours earned toward certification need to be logged in KyFires. Certification will be issued after students satisfy all training hours and instructors have submitted them for approval for certification in the KyFires portal.
- A copy of the student's certification should be provided to them, retained in the student's home high school cumulative folder and entered into the Technical Education Database System upon earning.
- For more information, email Mary Adams, KCTCS training records specialist.
Industry Certification Reminders
NOCTI-Criminal Justice-Advanced
- If you have selected the NOCTI-Criminal Justice-Advanced for your students' industry certification exam, please ensure you're administering the correct version.
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The ONLY approved version is Assessment Blueprint Code 1890 for it to count for career readiness.
- If your building assessment coordinator cannot see this option to order in the NOCTI online client services center, please contact Randi VanHemert.
- This assessment is approved for law enforcement services or pre-law pathways only.
- This exam phases out June 2025.
STACC Exams serve as the assessment vendor for some of the Law Enforcement Services Pathway Stack Exam options
Stop the Bleed for law enforcement services and fire science
OCTE Offers Free Access to LAPSEN Resources for Kentucky LPS Teachers
KDE's Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) covers the annual expense for all active Kentucky LPS teachers to use the Law and Public Safety Education Network's (LAPSEN's) website and resources. Instructions to create your free account can be found in Google classroom or by emailing Erica Settelen.
ICYMI: 2024 KACTE LAPSEN Session PowerPoint
- Learn about national and state perspectives
- LPS Growth
- Free resources and more!
YouTube Report Writing Scenario
We forget how many training resources on are YouTube. Take a look at this police officer writing sample practice scenario.
Teach Democracy Lesson Plan Resource
Some of the best lesson plans can come from social studies and civics websites. CRF was one of those sites and has rebranded as Teach Democracy. New name, same great stuff.
More Resources
If you need anything, reach out to info@lapsen.org and they can lead you in the right direction.
Congratulations to All 2025 SkillsUSA Competitors
Crime Scene Investigation:
- 1st – Breckinridge County ATC: Chloe Elder, Kayla Alexander, Dania Jarillo-Baltran
- 2nd – Breckinridge County ATC: Owen Barton, Cheyenne Kirkpatrick, Adele Mattingly
- 3rd – Corbin ATC: Jayden Hamilton, Kloie Lambert, Tayler Howington
Criminal Justice:
- 1st – Breckinridge County ATC: Joshua Titus
- 2nd – Eastside Technology: Simon Yamanda
- 3rd – Breckinridge County ATC: Aaron Pate
Tactical Response Team:
- 1st – Henderson County CTC: Andrew Hendricks, Ethan Pecknpaugh, Myles Ramirez, Jasmine Townsend
- 2nd – Eastside Technology: Andrew Durham, Joseph Anjos, Skyler Fleming, Emmanuel Diaz
- 3rd – Scott County High School: Mathis Bailey, Graison Bradburn, Cole Brandenburg, Alexander Pristas
KACTE Asking for Member Input on Advocacy Priorities and Professional Development
Kentucky ACTE Members,
We have had a lot of huge wins in the career and technical education (CTE) world over the last few years due to your support and due to the work of Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE) and CTE advocates. We want to continue this momentum as we move into the future.
To this end, we have created a survey to help direct our advocacy efforts around improvements in CTE legislation, policies and practices. Information from this survey will also help the KACTE Board and the CTE Summer Program planning team in determining additional professional development needs.
As we make plans, talk with legislators and work with KACTE priorities, we want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of you, our KACTE members. This survey will take a lot of the guess work out of determining where to place our time and efforts. It is a short survey that will only take a few minutes of your time but could have lasting outcomes for CTE as we move forward.
THANK YOU in advance for taking the time to provide this crucial information, and we look forward to reviewing the results. Do not forget that together we have a very loud voice that does impact the decisions that are being made. We appreciate you.
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