Thomas Clouse2026-05-20T08:19:57-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning, Social Studies|
With the current school year wrapping up, it is time to begin thinking about planning learning experiences for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, the Social Studies Student Assignment Library provides examples of student assignments that are weakly, partially and strongly aligned to the [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-20T08:16:38-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: dance, Instructional Practices & Learning Models, KAS for Visual and Performing Arts, Kentucky Academic Standards, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts|
The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Responding to the Arts: Interactive Resources are now available on the KY Learning Hub! These interactive resources are designed to support teachers when implementing a high-quality, vibrant student learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts. This [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-20T08:07:54-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Science, Professional Learning, Science, Vibrant Learning|
Vibrant science classrooms are not accidental, but are intentionally designed. Vibrant science learning involves students making sense of meaningful phenomena and collaborating with evidence. This instruction is tightly aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science, positioning students as thinkers and problem solvers. The Vibrant Learning Through the Four [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-18T13:04:09-04:00May 18th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Assessment, CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), Curriculum-Embedded Assessenment, HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), Model Curriculum Framework|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed a suite of resources to support districts in creating a comprehensive system of assessment. For Kentucky districts, a comprehensive assessment system drives continuous improvement by ensuring that each assessment that is a part of the system serves a clear purpose and provides [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-15T08:59:22-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Early Literacy, HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing|
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in the winter of 2024, the revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing have been adopted into law. The process included revisions by Kentucky educators and community members, public input and review by the Kentucky Board of Education before undergoing [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-15T08:59:41-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Science, Science|
Districts leaders, build a science system where every classroom, every leader and every decision work together to ensure high-quality learning for all students. The Science Systems & Coherence Collaborative aims to help districts strengthen their systems, leadership and instructional practices to provide vibrant, high-quality, standards-aligned science education for every student. [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-15T09:03:56-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Science, Science|
The Results-Driven Initiatives for Science Education (RISE) Leadership Academy, hosted by Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science consultants, is designed to develop a network of teacher leaders engaged in meaningful, curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL) to strengthen science instruction across Kentucky. Through the use of high-quality instructional resources (HQIR) and [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-15T09:00:20-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing|
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 following grade 5 health standard does not align with Senate Bill 150 (2023) and should not be included in curriculum or instruction at grade 5 or below: “5.1.6. Describe basic male and female reproductive body parts and their functions as well as the physical, social and emotional changes that occur during puberty.”
