 Revised Health Education and Physical Education Standards adopted into law
The Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Health Education and the KAS for Physical Education have been adopted into law, in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 158.6453.
The standards were updated through a formal review process that included educator and public input, Kentucky Board of Education approval and final legislative adoption. The revised standards are now effective in law and will be implemented in classrooms no later than the 2026-2027 school year. Archived standards remain in use until then.
To access the new standards, visit KYstandards.org. For more information about the standards revision process, please visit the Kentucky Academic Standards Revision Process webpage.
New Resource Available! Curriculum Implementation Monitoring Toolkit
As districts across Kentucky work to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs), they have recognized a need to measure the effectiveness of their implementation to ensure the HQIR positively impacts the student experience and outcomes.
In response to this need, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) created the Curriculum Implementation Monitoring Toolkit that defines the key aspects of an implementation “ecosystem” critical to maximizing the impact of an HQIR. The toolkit includes:
- Specific tools for monitoring each of the six aspects;
- Recommendations for use of each tool; and
- Resources to support analyzing the data across a school year to inform progress, make adjustments and determine next steps.
Join Us for a FREE Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena!
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science program consultants invite you to participate in a virtual webinar showcasing an exciting new resource: The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP). This resource was designed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators to support the implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science by deepening their understanding of local natural phenomena common to Kentucky and the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) needed to explain them.
What to Expect: This engaging webinar offers an excellent opportunity for district leaders, school leaders and science educators across Kentucky to collaborate as learners and practitioners. Together, participants will:
- Explore the value of using locally relevant phenomena in science instruction.
- Consider how to localize phenomena within high-quality instructional resources.
- Examine phenomena that connect to Kentucky’s communities.
- Build a phenomenon bundle to include on the website.
Webinar Date and Time: Thursday, November 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM ET
Reserve Your Spot: Enroll in the Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena by November 7 to secure your place. The course will be offered through the KYLearningHub. Educators can enroll using their school email address and credentials.
Educators who attend will be eligible to receive 2 professional development hours. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from KDE (local schools/districts determine acceptance of professional development hours).
For questions or additional information, please email kdescience@education.ky.gov.
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