WIDA ACCESS Pre-Code Extraction
EL student data for 2027 WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS pre-code labels will be extracted on Oct. 19. Ensure EL data is complete and accurate by Oct. 16. Use the English Learner Extract and the following QA English Learner reports:
- Reach ACCESS Attainment Prior Error Report
- No Prior ACCESS Attainment Error Report
Title III Immigrant Reporting
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will extract immigrant student data on Oct. 19, based on data as of Oct. 13, to determine Title III immigrant subgrant eligibility and allocations. Districts should run the Title III Immigrant Report to verify data accuracy. Reference the Quick Reference Card for report details and usage and the Immigrant Data Standards for data-entry and reporting guidance.
Contact Windy Spalding or Margalee Conlee with questions regarding Infinite Campus data and Chris Williams with assessment pre-code questions.
 Registration Scholarships Available for the 2026 KYTESOL Conference
Join educators from across Kentucky at the 2026 KYTESOL Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Newtown Campus in Lexington. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Kentucky: Fostering Learner Community & Success,” will bring together educators, advocates and community partners serving ELs across K-12, adult education, higher education and community settings.
The conference offers a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate and share effective practices that support student success. Learn more about the conference on the KYTESOL website.
KDE is offering a limited number of conference registration scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis. Educators interested in claiming a scholarship should contact Brandy Neal.
New KDE-Sponsored WIDA Professional Learning Virtual Series Announced
Registration is still open for two KDE-sponsored WIDA virtual learning opportunities. Scheduled in after-school webinar sessions from 4 to 5:30 p.m. ET (3 to 4:30 p.m. CT), Nurturing Speaking Growth will be held Oct. 15 and 22, and Expanding Reading Instruction with Multilingual Learners will be held Nov. 10 and 17.
Participation is free, but registration deadlines are approaching. Interested educators should contact their district EL coordinator for registration information and enrollment deadlines.
Hear From Kentucky Educators Supporting English Learners
Gain insights from Kentucky educators and KDE staff as they discuss the evolving landscape of English learner education across the commonwealth. This video playlist features conversations with district leaders, local educators and KDE specialists, including Wendy Holbrook (Scott County), Kelly Baker (Simpson County) and Jeff Walker (Bullitt County), who share how state guidance, resources and tools are helping districts strengthen EL programming and instructional practices.
Explore the video series and review the Kentucky English Learner Program Guidebook to learn more about Kentucky’s resources and priorities for EL education.
Kentucky Teacher Workload Survey
The Kentucky Department of Education is conducting a statewide survey to better understand teacher workload and the conditions that shape teachers’ professional time.
The survey will help KDE learn more about:
- How Kentucky teachers spend their professional time;
- Where workload pressures are greatest;
- How planning time, instructional resources and other responsibilities shape teachers’ work; and
- What supports, staffing considerations or structural changes may help create more sustainable teaching conditions.
What teachers should know
- The survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
- Unless otherwise noted, teachers should answer based on their experiences during the last 30 school days.
- Participation is voluntary.
- District information is collected only to help KDE understand differences across regions.
- Responses will be reported in aggregate, and individual teachers will not be identified.
- Findings are intended to help KDE better understand teacher workload and working conditions—not to evaluate individual teachers, schools, districts, curriculum programs or technology tools.
We need to hear from Kentucky teachers!
Broad participation will help KDE develop a clearer picture of teachers’ work across different grade levels, subject areas, districts and school contexts throughout the Commonwealth.
Complete the Kentucky Teacher Workload Survey.
Survey closes: 11:59 PM ET, October 31st, 2026
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