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Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act Implementation Timeline Released
Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act Implementation Timeline Released With the passage of HB 162 (2024), sponsored by Representative James Tipton, the Kentucky Numeracy Counts (KYNC) Act has been established and is now in its first phase of implementation. The law establishes mathematics proficiency is essential for all Kentucky students [...]
NEW Resource Around Kentucky Phenomena
NEW Resource Around Kentucky Phenomena The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP), now available on the KyStandards Science Resources webpage, was developed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators. This website provides support to science teachers as they develop their understanding of various natural world phenomena that are common to Kentucky [...]
NEW Professional Learning Module: Supporting Student Sensemaking with Equitable Discourse
NEW Professional Learning Module: Supporting Student Sensemaking with Equitable Discourse The Supporting Student Sensemaking with Equitable Discourse module is intended to provide guidance in the successful implementation of equitable academic discourse, supporting the three-dimensional student learning called for in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science. This module contains materials to be used in professional learning sessions [...]
Kentucky Numeracy Counts: Upcoming Initiatives and Opportunities
Kentucky Numeracy Counts: Upcoming Initiatives and Opportunities With the passage of HB 162 (2024) the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act has been established and is now in its first phase of implementation. The law establishes mathematics proficiency is essential for all Kentucky students and states it is Kentucky’s goal [...]
Resource Spotlight! Supports for HQIR Implementation, Part 2
Resource Spotlight! Supports for HQIR Implementation, Part 2 The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) developed the Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document to support districts in effective implementation of a strong local curriculum anchored in high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). The guidance document includes multiple tools to help ensure maximum [...]
Resource Spotlight! Support HQIR Implementation with the Unit Internalization Protocol
Resource Spotlight! Support HQIR Implementation with the Unit Internalization Protocol The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning developed the Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document to support districts in effective implementation of a strong local curriculum anchored in high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). The guidance document [...]