 Adolescent Literacy PL Modules Available
Developing Adolescent Readers and Writers professional learning opportunity for grades 6-12 teachers, coaches and administrators shares how structured literacy practices can positively impact middle and high school reading and writing instruction. With small and intentional shifts outlined in six engaging sessions, educators can make a real difference for students who need support as readers and writers.
Session topics include:
- How the Brain Learns to Read;
- Decoding Multisyllabic Words within Complex, Grade-Level Texts;
- Fluency Building within Complex, Grade-Level Texts;
- Vocabulary and Knowledge Building Essentials;
- Comprehension as Both Process and Product; and
- Connecting Skilled Reading to Skilled Writing.
 NEW RESOURCE: Structured Literacy: An Approach Grounded in the Science of Reading
Structured Literacy: An Approach Grounded in the Science of Reading was created to assist educators in understanding structured literacy within Kentucky classrooms. The graphic names what literacy components are included in the structured literacy approach, directing educators to their HQIR to determine what (scope) and when (sequence) the components will be taught and guidance on how to explicitly deliver the instruction. Examples of explicit instruction are provided in the how section for additional clarification. To illustrate the importance of all students having access to systematic and explicit grade-level content, the top and bottom sections address who and why: who implements structured literacy at each tier of instruction and evidence for why structured literacy aligns with how the brain learns to read. For more information on structured literacy, visit the Structured Literacy webpage.
 Register Now for the 2026 March Leadership Meetings
Join the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning for the 2026 March Leadership meeting, hosted in partnership with the regional educational cooperatives. March Leadership is designed specifically for district and school leaders. This year’s session focuses on the trajectory‑changing practices of consistency and coherence and how leaders can leverage new KDE tools, revised academic standards and aligned instructional systems to provide vibrant learning experiences for every student.
Key Topics
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Revised Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing: Learn what’s changed, why it matters and how to prepare for local implementation.
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Curriculum Implementation Monitoring Toolkit: New tools to help leaders monitor and support HQIR implementation, professional learning and classroom instruction.
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Aligning Tier 2 Intervention to Tier 1 Instruction: Practical guidance for creating instructional coherence across MTSS.
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Standards Review Update: Hear what's next in the statewide standards review cycle.
Dates and Locations
Click on the date to learn more and register for your preferred 3-hour in-person session.
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March 5: London, Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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March 10: Lexington, Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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March 12: Hazard, Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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March 13: Ashland, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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March 17: Shelbyville, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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March 18: Eddyville, Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
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March 19: Bowling Green, Green River Educational Cooperative, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
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March 24: Cold Spring, Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Registration is now open on KyLearningHub.org or by clicking the links above!
Please contact the standards team with any questions you may have.
Feedback sought on Kentucky draft Mathematics Standards and assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics and the assessment blueprints.
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, including the instructional methods and resources used to teach the standards, is a separate issue and is determined at the local level per KRS 160.345.
To provide feedback on the draft KAS for Mathematics, please use this standards public comment survey. Participants are provided with the opportunity to give feedback on all standards or self-selected areas of interest. Due to the amount of text within the survey, it is recommended that surveys be completed on a full-size computer or laptop screen. Questions on the standards review survey please email the Standards Team.
Stakeholders may also review the corresponding assessment blueprints for mathematics and share feedback and suggestions regarding the alignment of assessments to the draft mathematics standards.
To provide feedback on the mathematics assessment blueprints document, please use the assessment blueprints public feedback comment form. Feedback and comments will be thoughtfully considered, and any needed revisions will be made to align the blueprints to the newly revised standards. Questions about the assessment blueprints document should email the District Assessment Coordinators.
Feedback on the draft mathematics standards and mathematics assessment blueprints will be collected by American Institutes for Research through Feb. 27.
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