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New K-8 Kentucky Social Studies Curriculum In Development
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is launching a partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation to develop Our Commonwealth, Our Nation, Our World, a new K-8 social studies high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) built specifically for Kentucky students and aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards. This Social Studies HQIR is not [...]
Summer Special Editions
This summer the Standards Newsletter featured special editions designed for specific audiences, including teachers, instructional coaches and principals. If you missed an issue, take a moment to explore these targeted editions for timely updates, valuable resources and supports to help guide instruction and leadership in the coming school year. Principal [...]
Guidance for Aligning Tier 2 Intervention with Tier 1 Instruction
The Aligning Tier 2 Intervention with Tier 1 Instruction When Using an HQIR guidance document outlines a process for ensuring Tier 2 interventions are directly connected to grade-level classroom instruction delivered through a High-Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR). The document emphasizes providing students with proactive, targeted support that prepares them for [...]
Content Area Teacher Resource Guides
The Teacher Resource Guides help educators quickly access Kentucky Department of Education resources that support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. Organized by content area, these guides connect teachers to professional learning, instructional supports, standards resources, family engagement tools and other evidence-based materials. Explore the content-specific guides below to find resources that support [...]
Implementing the KAS for Reading and Writing: A Focus on Writing
The revised KAS for Reading and Writing was adopted into law May 5, 2026, and is effective for the 2026-2027 school year. The standards outline a text-centered instructional model and prioritize writing that is grounded in the texts and topics students are studying. The standards call for integrated reading and [...]
School-Based Module: Getting to Know the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts
School-Based Module: Getting to Know the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts The Getting to Know the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts 3-part module is designed to build knowledge and capacity around the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) standards and to capitalize on [...]