Registration now open for Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference
Registration for the third annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference is now open. The conference will take place at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky beginning on Monday, June 8, with afternoon breakout sessions following registration, and continuing on Tuesday, June 9, with a welcome, keynote address, additional breakout sessions and opportunities to engage with vendors and attendees.
This event is free for Kentucky K–12 public school educators and will include:
- Multiple breakout sessions across both days;
- A featured welcome and keynote on Tuesday morning;
- Dedicated time for networking and Vendor Hall Experience;
- A provided lunch, and structured transition times built into the schedule.
Please download and share the registration flyer and visit the Read to Succeed Summer Conference webpage to register now and review the Schedule at a Glance. Session titles and session descriptions will be released in the coming weeks.
Hotel Information
A hotel room block at the Galt House is available for conference attendees at a special group rate. Rooms must be reserved by May 8, 2026, to receive the discounted rate. We encourage interested participants to book early, as availability is limited. The conference hotel booking link for conference participants is available at Kentucky Division of Education Division of Early Literacy - Start your reservation.
Professional Learning Opportunities for Kentucky Educators
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provides two statewide opportunities for educators to access professional learning to enrich practice and strengthen instructional impact. These include the KY Learning Hub and the Kentucky Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB).
The KY Learning Hub is a free, centralized professional learning platform where Kentucky educators can access high‑quality, standards‑aligned training and resources. Educators simply log in with their district email and password to explore a range of PL offerings, including those supporting implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards.
The Kentucky Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB) highlights professional learning opportunities from KDE and other organizations, including self‑paced options and face‑to‑face sessions across the state. Educators can utilize the PLBB Catalog to filter offerings by content area or growth need. While the PLBB showcases available opportunities, per KRS 156.095 (8), listings do not represent KDE endorsement of any specific provider or program. Moreover, it is the local school district who determines if they are acceptable for credit based on their district policies. See 704 KAR 3:035 for more details.
For more information contact: kyplbb@education.ky.gov
Approved Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) Trainings Available on the PLBB
The Effective Instructional Leadership Act (EILA) supports high-quality instructional leadership across Kentucky by requiring instructional leaders, as defined in KRS 156.101, to complete 21 hours of intensive training each year. EILA approved trainings align with the characteristics of professional development outlined in 704 KAR 3:035.
For instructional leaders needing annual EILA hours, there are approved trainings available on the Kentucky Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB). You can search for both self-paced and in-person options through the catalog.
Districts submit the annual EILA report, including any instructional leader who does not complete the 21 hours, to KDE by August 30 each year through the EILA web app. Refer to KRS 156.101, Section 4 (d) for more information regarding reporting requirements.
For more information or questions regarding EILA contact the KDE EILA team.
In the Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies Professional Learning Module Series, participants explore how teaching primary elementary science and social studies anchored in a reading and writing high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) can provide deeper learning opportunities for students in an authentic context. The module sessions will demonstrate the importance of going beyond reading about science and social studies topics to "doing" science and social studies in the elementary classroom.
The goals of this module are to:
- Investigate the current landscape of science and social studies instruction in elementary schools;
- Discover compelling reasons to teach science and social studies in elementary school;
- Engage in a vibrant, standards-aligned science and social studies experience that connects to topics from HQIRs in reading and writing; and
- Plan for vibrant, standards-aligned instruction in science and social studies that connects to topics from HQIRs in reading and writing.
For questions, please contact the Social Studies team or the Science team.
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