Constitution Day
Today is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This day commemorates the September 17, 1787, signing of the U.S. Constitution. In accordance with federal requirements, every educational institution receiving federal funding must provide an educational program for students focused on the U.S. Constitution. The KDE’s Constitution Day document features resources from a variety of organizations that may support educators in planning their instruction for Constitution Day.
For more information, visit the KDE’s Social Studies Laws and Regulations page.
Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Read to Achieve Grant for fiscal year 2027 opens
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning issued a request for applications (RFA) for the fiscal year 2027 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund: Read to Achieve Grant.
Kentucky public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf also are eligible to apply.
The RFA can be found on the Competitive Grants from KDE webpage.
As specified in KRS 158.792, the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention fund is created to help teachers and library media specialists improve the reading skills of struggling readers in kindergarten through grade 3.
KDE anticipates funding approximately 150 schools at an estimated $70,000 per year for a two-year period to support:
- Schoolwide use of a multi-tiered system of supports for students in grades K-3;
- High-quality curriculum-based professional learning for administrators and K-3 reading instructional staff in their approved comprehensive schoolwide reading program aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing;
- High-quality professional learning for administrators and K-3 reading instructional staff in the administration and understanding of universal screener and diagnostic assessment data and progress monitoring; and
- High-quality professional learning in building knowledge in the cognitive processes involved in learning how to read, as well as implementing the essential components of reading and evidence-based instructional practices to support the reading-writing connection.
Important Dates
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Sept. 16, 9 a.m. ET: Technical Assistance Webinar
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Sept. 23, 4 p.m. ET: Deadline for questions. All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
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Nov. 3, 4 p.m. ET: Application submission deadline. All applications must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
Review the links within the RFA for further guidance when writing the submission. If you have any questions, contact KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
Please pay close attention to the blinding/redacted language within the RFA. Improperly blinded grants WILL be deemed non-responsive and NOT eligible for award.
Feedback Sought on Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics
The KDE is seeking feedback on the current Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics.
KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments 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.
Standards outline what students are expected to learn in each grade to successfully transition to the next level of learning. The curriculum or methods and resources used to teach the standards is a separate issue and decided at the local level.
Use this survey to provide feedback on the mathematics standards. Due to the amount of text within the survey, it is recommended that surveys be completed on a full-size computer or laptop screen. Participants are provided with the opportunity to give feedback on all standards or self-selected areas of interest.
Feedback on the current mathematics standards will be collected by the American Institutes for Research through Oct. 3.
Questions on this process can be directed to standards@education.ky.gov.
Applications Sought for Mathematics Standards and Assessment Review Committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Mathematics Standards and Assessment Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panels (AP).
KRS 158.6453 calls for the 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 Mathematics will begin in Fall 2025.
The KDE is seeking current K-12 classroom teachers to participate in this work. Applicants will be required to meet approximately five to 10 days throughout Fall 2025 through Spring 2026.
If applicable, team members will receive reimbursement for travel expenses and the teacher’s school district will be reimbursed for substitute teacher expenses. Selected applicants will be asked to verify the willingness of their school or district to release them for work dates.
The online application will be posted for 30 days. Applications will be accepted through Oct.3. Selected team members will be notified by Oct 17.
Questions on this process can be directed to standards@education.ky.gov.
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