Question of the Week
Q: How does a district notify KDE when a new District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) is appointed?
A: The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requires each district superintendent, or a designated designee, to formally appoint a new DAC when changing from the current DAC. To initiate the process, please complete the New DAC Change Form.
Once submitted, KDE will:
- Update the Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) internal contact database with the district’s new DAC information
- Notify all associated assessment vendors to refresh system access, training rosters, and test-delivery assignments
Completing the form early ensures uninterrupted delivery of services, invitations to training sessions, and timely communication and support throughout the year.
For questions about the appointment process or the form itself, please contact the Division of Assessment & Accountability Support at dacinfo@education.ky.gov.
K Screen Train the Trainer for New Staff
Curriculum Associates and OAA will host the last Train the Trainers session for the fall K Screen window on August 27 and 28. This virtual training event will take place in the afternoon from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. ET on both days, accommodating educators who are returning to the classroom. It is specifically required for new K Screen coordinators, who will be responsible for delivering the three-hour training to teachers and district staff.
Participants may register using the K Screen Train the Trainer Google Form . OAA will be accepting registrations via the Google Form until 5 p.m. ET on August 25. More information on how to access the virtual event will be provided in an email on August 26 to new district trainers who have registered.
Attendees will receive 6 hours of Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) credit.
Please contact Tiffany Christopher with any questions.
WIDA Self-Paced Workshops on the ELD Standards Framework
Want to step up the English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework professional learning this summer? Don’t wait! Two WIDA Self-Paced Workshops, the WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach and Making Language Visible in the Classroom, are available until Sunday, August 31 in the WIDA Secure Portal for educators.
Visit the WIDA Self-Paced Workshops webpage for more self-paced professional learning opportunities from WIDA.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
2025 WIDA Annual Conference
The in-person portion of the 2025 WIDA Annual Conference will take place October 28-30, in Seattle, Washington, and the early bird rate is currently available. Visit the conference website to learn about the program, speakers and registration details. Can't attend the conference in person? A curated virtual track is also available on October 27.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: New District Assessment Coordinator Seminar
New and recently hired DACs and Building Assessment Coordinators (BACs) are invited to attend the Kentucky Association of Assessment Coordinators’ (KAAC) New DAC Seminar. It will be held on Thursday, July 31, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET at 300 Sower Blvd. in Frankfort, where the Kentucky Department of Education offices are located.
The workshop will provide information that every new DAC needs to know, focusing on the role of assessment and accountability in schools and districts. DACs will have time to develop an understanding of accountability in Kentucky, as well as network with other DACs and KDE staff.
The meeting will be facilitated by KAAC board members, focused on making sure each new DAC has a smooth transition into this essential job. The workshop features networking time to meet other DACs and KDE staff. DACs and BACs of any experience level are invited to attend the New DAC Seminar. Please complete the New DAC Seminar Form to register.
Please contact Bethany Jones for any questions about the New DAC Seminar.
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