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New VPA Interactive Resource: Creating Artistic Ideas
A new standards implementation resource for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is now available for dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts! An interactive resource is designed to support teachers in implementing a high-quality, vibrant student learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and [...]
Discover Professional Learning Designed for Kentucky Educators
Looking for professional learning that is relevant, accessible and created with Kentucky educators in mind? The Kentucky Learning Hub is a growing space where teachers, school leaders, district staff and education partners can explore professional learning opportunities offered by the Kentucky Department of Education. Whether you are [...]
2026 Recommended K-12 High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) for Science
2026 Recommended K-12 High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) for Science High-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) benefit teachers and students alike. For teachers, they increase content knowledge, provide guidance to inform strong instruction, support implementation of grade-level appropriate tasks and enable teachers to make smart adjustments to meet the various needs of students. [...]
Congratulations to the Results-driven Initiatives for Science Education (RISE) Leadership Academy Cohort 2 Districts
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) science consultants are proud to congratulate Campbell County, Fulton County, Nelson County and Owensboro Independent on being selected for the second cohort of the RISE Leadership Academy. The RISE Leadership Academy cultivates a collaborative network of teacher leaders [...]
Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing on the KY Learning Hub
The Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing self-paced course on the KYLearningHub is high-quality professional learning, developed by program consultants Leigh Turner and Tina Withorn from the Division of Program Standards in the Office of Teaching and Learning. The course will help educators synthesize the revised [...]
Back to School: Revisit Your Getting to Know Your Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science
The beginning of the school year is a great time to revisit the KAS for Science: An Overview Module. This module helps teachers build a deeper understanding of the KAS for Science, providing the foundation needed to effectively use High- Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs). Whether you're onboarding teachers who are [...]