Resources for Summer Learning

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) supports family engagement all year long. Learning can continue even when school is not in session. The summer months are an opportunity to further encourage families to enjoy literacy and numeracy experiences together in their own homes.  

To support educators, parents, families and caregivers in encouraging summer learning, KDE is providing resources to help keep children’s minds active. Find out more and access the resources at KyStandards.org. 

Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB) 

A great place to find professional learning opportunities throughout the summer! 

When the school year comes to an end and the summer sunshine is here, Kentucky educators can spend time learning and growing through professional development opportunities listed on the Professional Learning Bulletin Board. 

This platform provides Kentucky educators with information regarding professional learning sessions tailored to their interests or to specified and desired areas of growth. Many sessions are asynchronous, meaning they can be accessed anytime at the leisure of the user, while others are face-to-face at designated locations.  

Currently, there are multiple offerings through the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), along with other professional learning providers, such as Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative, the Kentucky Writing Project and the National Air and Space Museum. There is a wide variety of content available, and it can be filtered to meet your needs. This platform is updated regularly, and many sessions are completely free of charge. 

Please note, however, per KRS 156.095 (8), “posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.” Also keep in mind that the local school district determines what is acceptable for credit based on its district policies. 

For more information regarding professional learning, please visit KDE's professional learning webpage. You also can email Laura McCullough at laura.mccullough@education.ky.gov. 

ICYMI: Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation

End-of-year step-backs are designed to support district and school leadership teams as they examine progress towards their high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) implementation goals, identify key successes, learn from and solve significant challenges and make adjustments for the next year. Read more at KyStandards.org.