Voices From the Field Recordings from Previous Session
Catch the recording of last month’s Voices from the Field session, featuring Kenton County Schools and Ms. Kacie Adams. In this spotlight, she shares how her EL team strategically analyzes student data to drive meaningful instructional decisions and boost student outcomes.
Explore the YouTube playlist to see practical examples you can apply in your own district.
Kenton County EL Data in Action Playlist Description
- Video 1: Data Analysis at All Levels
- Video 2: Using Data for EL Teams and PLCs
- Video 3: School-Level Data Analysis and Planning
- Video 4: Making Sure All Teachers Have the Tools They Need
- Presentation Slides (link in the video descriptions)
Scholarship Opportunity Still Available: KyCEL 2026 Summer Institute Registration Support
The KyCEL 2026 Summer Institute will take place June 15–16, in Owensboro, KY, featuring nationally recognized presenters and keynote speakers focused on supporting multilingual learners. Registration is open now on the KyCEL website.
KDE-sponsored registration scholarship spots remain available, and districts are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Each district may use up to two scholarships to support educator participation.
Educators interested in applying should contact their local EL Coordinator, who can submit the scholarship request form.
Kentucky English Learner Leadership Summit
Registration continues to grow for the inaugural Kentucky English Learner Leadership Summit, a new, full‑day convening for district EL directors, coordinators and other leaders. If you have not yet registered, please check your email for the registration link and event details.
If you did not receive the communication or have any questions, please contact KDE Multilingual Learner Specialist Will Spalding.
WIDA ACCESS Resources and Reminders
With ACCESS scores now available, you can review updated guidance and family‑friendly materials on the refreshed ACCESS Scores and Reports Website.
Resources include the following:
- WIDA ACCESS Interpretive Guide for Score Reports;
- WIDA Alternate ACCESS Interpretive Guide for Score Reports;
- The revised WIDA ACCESS: Understanding Your Child’s Scores flyer;
- Updated WIDA ACCESS Parent Letters.
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