Mike Carr2025-09-02T14:53:09-04:00September 2nd, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Deeper Learning, HQIR, Tier 1 Instruction, United We Learn|
The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide vibrant student learning experiences? What is needed to establish a system that equitably supports these types of learning opportunities within Tier [...]
Mike Carr2025-08-22T08:01:28-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, KAP, Resources|
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 [...]
Mike Carr2025-08-14T13:30:33-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|
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, [...]
Mike Carr2025-08-14T09:15:28-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, Mathematics|
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 [...]
Mike Carr2025-08-14T09:15:13-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, Reading and Writing|
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 [...]
Mike Carr2025-08-25T13:16:13-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, Reading and Writing|
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 [...]
Tabor Placido2025-05-19T10:31:35-04:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|
Spotlight on Science: High-Quality Instructional Resources Transform Elementary Classrooms in the Danville Independent School District Teachers in the Danville Independent School District are bringing science to life with new high-quality instructional resources (HQIR). Elementary educators use Smithsonian and Carolina Biological resources to foster inquiry-based learning. Chief [...]
Tabor Placido2025-05-08T12:32:39-04:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, Resource|
Supporting End-of-Year Step-backs for HQIR Implementation End-of-year step-backs are designed to support district and school leadership teams as they examine progress towards their high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) implementation goals, identify key successes, learn from and solve significant challenges and make adjustments for the next year. These [...]
Tabor Placido2025-05-05T10:55:42-04:00May 5th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR|
Building a Stronger System: How Carroll County Transformed Instruction Through Walkthroughs Identifying the Need: A District in Transition Change was happening fast in Carroll County—new leaders, new priorities, and new instructional resources. But with so much in motion, one critical piece was missing: a clear, consistent [...]
Tabor Placido2025-04-28T09:19:33-04:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Deeper Learning, HQIR|
Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction: Module 4 Now Available! The first big idea of United We Learn’s vision for the future of public education in Kentucky is “creating a more vibrant experience for every student.” How do educators provide vibrant student learning [...]
The following grade 5 health standard does not align with Senate Bill 150 (2023) and should not be included in curriculum or instruction at grade 5 or below: “5.1.6. Describe basic male and female reproductive body parts and their functions as well as the physical, social and emotional changes that occur during puberty.”
