Standards Newsletter

The Standards Newsletter is a weekly resource tailored specifically for K-12 educators in Kentucky. Delivered straight to your inbox, it provides the latest updates on educational standards, valuable teaching resources, and professional learning opportunities.

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  • KAP Resources Announcement

Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP) Expands with 40 Fresh Resources for Science Educators

Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP) Expands with 40 Fresh Resources for Science Educators The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP) has been recently updated with 40 new phenomenon bundles, expanding this valuable resource for science educators across the Commonwealth. Developed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators, KAP [...]

August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: , , |
  • Oldham County Spotlight

Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources

Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources When Oldham County launched its district-wide effort to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) K-5 in English/Language Arts, leaders knew that deep, curriculum-based professional learning would be essential to ensuring success. Through intentional planning, cross-role collaboration, [...]

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  • Math HQIR Adoption Resources

Kentucky Math HQIR Adoption Resources for K–12

Math HQIR Adoption Resources Per KRS 158.8402(5)(b), “Each superintendent shall adopt an evidence-based curriculum along with high-quality instructional resources for mathematics that is determined by the department to be reliable, valid, and aligned to Kentucky academic standards for mathematics required by KRS 158.6453 for kindergarten through [...]

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  • Text-Based Writing Across Disciplines: K–12 Instructional Support

Text-Based Writing Across Disciplines: K–12 Instructional Support

Text-Based Writing Across Disciplines: K–12 Instructional Support Text-Based Writing Across Disciplines intends to show more precisely how to ensure opportunities for students to engage in discipline-specific literacies or learning that uses reading and writing skills specific to each field to teach content knowledge, demonstrate content knowledge and [...]

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  • Series 2 Math Application

Apply Now: Series 2 – Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics

Apply Now: Series 2 – Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Calling all Mathematics Educators: Apply now for the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics Workshop for Teams SERIES 2!  This NEW workshop series, Series 2, centers on Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice 2: Implement tasks that [...]

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  • A group photograph of approximately 45 diverse students of various ages posing together in front of a purple illuminated geometric wall and a pattern convention floor. Many wear white JCPS lanyards and some are holding small green or blue signs. A few specific students, including one in a historic costume and others with matching spirit shirts, are visible. The students are smiling and looking at the camera.

Redefining Learning: How JCPS is Aligning Vision and Resources to Transform Student Literacy

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is on a mission to transform what teaching and learning look like for every student. At the center of this work is Journey to Success, an initiative that goes beyond access to grade-level content and empowers students to actively engage in their learning, demonstrate their [...]

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