Question of the Week
Q: When is the 2026 Scott Trimble Workshop?
A: The 2026 Scott Trimble Workshop, Measuring What Matters, will take place on Oct. 26-27 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville. Registration and the hotel room block are now open at www.KAAC.org. Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, Sept. 30. The Kentucky Association for Assessment Coordinators (KAAC) hopes those interested will attend for two days of meaningful learning and connection focused on assessment, accountability, and curriculum in Kentucky.
2026 Scott Trimble Workshop - Call for Presenters
The 2026 Scott Trimble Workshop will be held on Oct. 26-27. Schools or districts interested in presenting at the 2026 Scott Trimble Workshop should complete the Proposal Form to be considered as presenters. KAAC is very excited to learn from the great districts across the state!
Please contact Bethany Jones for any questions about the Scott Trimble Workshop.
Reminder: WIDA ACCESS Exit Criteria Committee Work
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is in the process of revising the WIDA ACCESS English Learner (EL) exit criteria because of new WIDA Standards. This work requires the support and expertise of Kentucky educators with a background in English Learner education. Therefore, KDE is inviting EL specialists to participate in this important committee work to review and redefine the EL exit criteria to ensure the exit criteria accurately reflect student readiness for academic success. This collaborative opportunity will bring together EL classroom teachers, specialists, and EL administrators to share expertise, examine data, and provide valuable input that directly impacts English Learners across the Commonwealth. Participants will play a key role in shaping equitable and effective exit criteria while contributing firsthand knowledge of student needs and instructional practices.
The meeting date is Saturday, Sept. 19, and participants will receive a stipend for participation. Those interested should complete the WIDA ACCESS Reclassification Application by Monday, Aug. 17. KDE encourages educators to join this important work and help strengthen outcomes for Kentucky’s Multilingual Learners (MLs).
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: G Code Status for Summer Graduates Deadline July 31
G-code end status and graduation tab for summer graduates must be entered in Infinite Campus (IC) by Friday, July 31. This information is monitored by Rodney Bennett in the Division of District Services and used by the Office of Assessment and Accountability for Graduation Rate reporting in the School Report Card. Initial graduation rates will be generated after the July 31 deadline, followed by data quality reviews and final graduation rate calculations in early August.
For cohort-related questions in the Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) application, districts may use the I NEED HELP button and select Cohort. Additional questions can be directed to KDEassessment or (502) 564‑9853.
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