Now Open on N.A.V.I.G.A.T.E.: Vision-Aligned Academics
We’re excited to share the next system in the N.A.V.I.G.A.T.E. journey!
Together, the Kentucky Association of School Councils, KDE’s P3 and the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative are continuing to build out N.A.V.I.G.A.T.E. Today we’re opening the Vision-Aligned Academics System.
This system helps leaders turn vision into daily classroom practice by aligning standards, assessments and instruction.
Start where your school needs the most support:
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Clarify Anchors: Align curriculum and learning targets to state standards so teachers and students know exactly what success looks like.
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Strengthen Assessments: Use aligned assessments and data to clearly determine mastery and guide instructional decisions.
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Refine Activities: Design rigorous, standards-based learning experiences that engage students in deeper learning.
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Explore Vision-Aligned Academics on the N.A.V.I.G.A.T.E. site.
Visit the site. Pick one entry point. Try one tool.
Commissioner's Principals Advisory Council to Meet on March 5
The Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council (PrAC) will meet virtually at 10 a.m. ET on March 5.
The purpose of PrAC is to provide direct input to Kentucky’s commissioner about important issues in Kentucky schools. The goal of the council is to ensure excellent teaching and learning is happening in every classroom in every Kentucky school.
Principals are invited to watch the PrAC meetings live or access them on demand. School leaders are always encouraged to reach out to PrAC representatives to let your voice be heard as well.
Visit the PrAC webpage to access agendas, meeting summaries and recordings.
Impact Kentucky Working Conditions Survey
The Impact Kentucky Working Conditions survey window is now closed, with participation surpassing that of the 2023-2024 school year. Results will be available in early February. Please contact Elly Gilbert with questions.
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Kentucky Assistant Principal Cohort
February Focus: Maximizing Impact as an Assistant Principal
Attend the session on Feb. 18 to engage in data analysis and breakout discussions centered around how to use Impact KY Survey results to refocus your work for maximum impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with other assistant principals across the Commonwealth, build your professional capacity with respect to Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, and share ideas that have been proved to work.
March Focus: Establishing Good Habits for Balancing Priorities
Attend the session on March 10 to engage in interactive activities and discussions to build your professional capacity to balance priorities in the midst of everyday demands on you as an assistant principal. Network with other assistant principals across the state to share effective habits that increase your productivity both in and out of school.
Monthly virtual meetings will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET and 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET on the Zoom platform. Choose the time that works best for your schedule.
Kentucky Evaluation Calibration Cadre
Don't miss the final calibration opportunity with P3. Join other school leaders on Feb. 25 to engage in professional development through the observation and analysis of classroom lesson videos. Together, we will observe a lesson, align evidence to the performance levels of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching and gauge accuracy with a review of master scores.
This structured, collaborative process allows you to deepen your understanding of effective teaching practices, enhance your evaluation skills and directly support your school’s growth.
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Mark your Calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 25.
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The Choice is Yours: 8th Grade Math OR 3rd Grade English Language Arts
Virtual meeting time will be 9-10:30 a.m. ET. EILA credit will be available. Meeting links and information will be emailed prior to the session.
Certified Evaluation Training Opportunities: Last Chance for 2025-2026
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The final opportunity to attend the Initial Certified Evaluation Training and the P3 Certified Evaluation Update Training is quickly approaching. Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend.
Virtual INITIAL Certified Evaluation Training Date:
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All NEW EVALUATORS must attend this 2-day, 12-hour EILA credit training, per 704 KAR 3:370 and KRS 156.557 and pass the corresponding assessment. Time is running out to register to complete this training for the 2025-2026 school year. No additional training opportunities will be added, so claim your spot before it is too late.
P3 is the ONLY approved provider of the Initial Certified Evaluation Training.
Virtual Certified Evaluation UPDATE Training Date (Calibration Focus):
- Feb. 16 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET)
Per 704 KAR 3:370 and KRS 156.557, all evaluators of certified personnel must earn six hours of evaluation training annually. We only have a few spots available for this last opportunity to attend a P3 Certified Evaluation Update training. Register now to fulfill your annual obligation to complete a 6-hour EILA-approved evaluation training.
Final Kentucky Principal Network Meeting of 2025-2026
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The final meeting of the Kentucky Principal Network for 2025-2026 is just around the corner. The Kentucky Principal Network is a collaborative effort to support principals provided by the Principal Partnership Project (P3) Team and the eight educational cooperatives. These virtual meetings are specifically designed for principals and assistant principals across the state and include: |
- Networking/collaborating with other school leaders from across the state.
- Breakout sessions for roundtable topic discussions and problem solving with administrators in similar grade band levels.
- Hearing ideas from other administrators AND guest speakers.
- Exploring fresh ideas about real world topics that principals face.
Mark Your Calendar for the final Kentucky Principal Network Meeting of 2025-2026
- March 13: 9 a.m.-noon. ET
Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference
Timothy Shanahan will be the keynote speaker at the KY Reads to Succeed Summer Reading Conference. He is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Previously, he was director of reading for the Chicago Public Schools.
Shanahan is author/editor of more than 300 publications, with his research emphasizing the connections between learning to read and learning to write, literacy in the disciplines and improvement of reading achievement. He was recently recognized as one of the top 2% of scientists in the world.
Shanahan took a leadership role on the National Reading Panel, convened by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the request of Congress to evaluate research on methods for teaching reading and served on the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Literacy. He has received awards for outstanding research on reading disability and scholarly impact, as well as helped develop an award-winning family literacy program. He was inducted to the Reading Hall of Fame in 2007 and is a former 1st-grade teacher.
The conference, which will require registration but will be free to Kentucky's K-12 public school educators, will offer focused learning paths to meet the needs of teachers and administrators. Attendees will learn from KDE Office of Teaching and Learning consultants and partners about:
- Evidence-based instructional shifts for literacy;
- The benefits of structured literacy;
- Why high-quality instructional resources matter; and
- Available resources for implementing the Read to Succeed Act.
Mark your calendar for this June 8-9 event, and stay tuned for registration information coming in the new year.
Check out the Principal Calendar for more professional development opportunities.
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