The KAS for Reading and Writing, along with a comprehensive implementation guide, are now available. The implementation guide will help educators get to know the revised standards, consider instructional shifts where needed and make plans for implementation this fall.

In addition to the suite of implementation resources embedded in the implementation guide, regional educational cooperatives are hosting free professional learning opportunities throughout the summer for teachers, instructional coaches and administrators based on the upcoming Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing module.  This high-quality professional learning, facilitated by program consultants Leigh Turner and Tina Withorn from the Division of Program Standards, will help educators synthesize the revised standards with research, evidence-based literacy practices and high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). You will not want to miss the opportunity to dig into the revised standards in your region!

Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 158.6453 calls for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments. For more information regarding the standards revision process, please visit the Kentucky Academic Standards Review Process webpage.

Please contact the KDE Standards Team with any questions.