Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:35:55-04:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), PLC, PLC (Professional Learning Community)|
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 [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:25:18-04:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing, 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 [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:29:48-04:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), PLC, PLC (Professional Learning Community)|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed a suite of resources to support districts and schools in establishing and strengthening intellectual preparation within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Intellectual preparation is a foundational aspect of curriculum-based professional learning and supports educators in deeply understanding and effectively implementing high-quality instructional resources [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-06T15:23:48-04:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: ELA Resources, Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Teaching and Learning has revised several key resources that support adoption and implementation of an HQIR for reading and writing to align with the new KAS. These resources include: Reading and Writing Instructional Resources Consumer Guide Reading and Writing Unit Internalization Protocol [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:09:08-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Literacy, Reading and Writing|
The Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing professional learning is now available for all educators. This training helps you synthesize the revised standards with research, literacy practices and high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) before they are implemented this fall. Educators have the opportunity to access the learning [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:13:39-04:00May 18th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Assessment, CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), Curriculum-Embedded Assessenment, HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), Model Curriculum Framework|
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has developed a suite of resources to support districts in creating a comprehensive system of assessment. For Kentucky districts, a comprehensive assessment system drives continuous improvement by ensuring that each assessment that is a part of the system serves a clear purpose and provides [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-15T11:50:19-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Early Literacy, HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Reading and Writing|
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in the winter of 2024, the revised Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing have been adopted into law. The process included revisions by Kentucky educators and community members, public input and review by the Kentucky Board of Education before undergoing [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-15T12:40:20-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Science, Science|
Districts leaders, build a science system where every classroom, every leader and every decision work together to ensure high-quality learning for all students. The Science Systems & Coherence Collaborative aims to help districts strengthen their systems, leadership and instructional practices to provide vibrant, high-quality, standards-aligned science education for every student. Although many districts have [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-15T09:03:56-04:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Science, Science|
The Results-Driven Initiatives for Science Education (RISE) Leadership Academy, hosted by Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science consultants, is designed to develop a network of teacher leaders engaged in meaningful, curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL) to strengthen science instruction across Kentucky. Through the use of high-quality instructional resources (HQIR) and [...]
Mike Carr2025-12-02T08:47:23-05:00October 22nd, 2025|Categories: Featured, Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), Model Curriculum Framework|
As districts across Kentucky work to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs), they have recognized a need to measure the effectiveness of their implementation to ensure the HQIR positively impacts the student experience and outcomes. In response to this need, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) created the Curriculum Implementation Monitoring [...]
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.”
