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Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies: NEW Professional Learning Module Series is now available!
Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies: NEW Professional Learning Module Series is now available! Many teachers are already using knowledge-building, high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for reading and writing instruction. While knowledge-building resources may provide texts related to science and social studies topics, this is [...]
Resource Spotlight! Support HQIR Implementation with the Lesson Internalization Protocol
Resource Spotlight! Support HQIR Implementation with the Lesson 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 [...]
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 4 Materials and Recording Available Now
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 4 Materials and Recording Available Now As early literacy instruction in Kentucky continues to transform with structured literacy practices, Kentucky Reading Academies’ LETRS professional learning, and the Read to Succeed Act (SB 9, 2022), the Developing Skilled Middle and High [...]
Join Us for a FREE Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena!
Join Us for a FREE Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena! The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science program consultants invite you to participate in a virtual webinar showcasing an exciting new resource: The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP). This resource was designed by [...]
Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice?
Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice? The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with the Bill of Rights Institute to showcase what a social studies learning experience aligned to the KAS for Social Studies looks like in [...]
Calling all Mathematics Educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams!
Calling all Mathematics Educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams! The KDE’s Curriculum Based-Professional Learning Guidance Document states, “Research demonstrates that simply providing teachers with a curriculum and high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) without also providing them professional learning focused [...]