Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:29:48-04:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), PLC, PLC (Professional Learning Community)|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed a suite of resources to support districts and schools in establishing and strengthening intellectual preparation within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Intellectual preparation is a foundational aspect of curriculum-based professional learning and supports educators in deeply understanding and effectively implementing high-quality instructional resources [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-06T15:23:48-04:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning has revised several key resources that support adoption and implementation of an HQIR for reading and writing to align with the new KAS. These resources include: Reading and Writing Instructional Resources Consumer Guide Reading and Writing Unit Internalization Protocol [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-06T15:23:37-04:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing, writing|
The revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing supports teaching reading and writing together, as they are intrinsically related. Educators are encouraged to use evidence-based practices, including close reading, explicit instruction in foundational skills (e.g., handwriting, sentence construction) and targeted feedback, to bridge direct instruction with independent composition. [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-06T15:23:23-04:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: family, KAS, parent, Reading and Writing|
Start off back to school relationship-building with students and families with these three helpful resources: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) Family Guides, A Family’s Guide to Understanding Student Assessment and the Read at Home Plan Family Guide. The KAS Family Guides were developed to help families familiarize themselves with the concepts of [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-29T16:26:02-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: dance, KAS for Visual and Performing Arts, Kentucky Academic Standards, media arts, music, theatre, visual and performing arts, visual arts, vpa|
Watch the video, Accessing VPA Resources to explore implementation resources for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) available on two platforms: Kystandards.org and the KY Learning Hub Kystandards.org - From professional learning modules to a student assignment library, VPA resources found on Visual and Performing Arts Resources [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:08:30-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: civics, KAS for Social Studies, Social Studies|
Pursuant to KRS 158.141, any local board of education that requires the completion of a civics test for graduation must submit the following testing data to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) by September 1 of each year. The first-time successful completion rate of the civics test; and The average [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:09:08-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Literacy, Reading and Writing|
The Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing professional learning is now available for all educators. This training helps you synthesize the revised standards with research, literacy practices and high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) before they are implemented this fall. Educators have the opportunity to access the learning [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:10:36-04:00May 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 Clouse2026-06-17T15:12:07-04:00May 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 Clouse2026-06-17T15:12:55-04:00May 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 [...]
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.”
