Thomas Clouse2026-08-10T16:11:23-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Social Studies, Social Studies|
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 [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-07-20T11:31:06-04:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, KAS for Mathematics, KAS for Reading and Writing, KAS for Science, KAS for Social Studies, KAS for Visual and Performing Arts, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing, Science, Social Studies, visual and performing arts|
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 [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:08:30-04:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: civics, KAS for Social Studies, Social Studies|
Pursuant to KRS 158.141, any local board of education that requires the completion of a civics test for graduation must submit the following testing data to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) by September 1 of each year. The first-time successful completion rate of the civics test; and The average [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-06-17T15:10:36-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning, Social Studies|
With the current school year wrapping up, it is time to begin thinking about planning learning experiences for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, the Social Studies Student Assignment Library provides examples of student assignments that are weakly, partially and strongly aligned to the [...]
Tabor Placido2025-04-21T13:52:29-04:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning, Social Studies Webinar Series|
Holocaust Education Webinar: Using Historical Newspapers as Primary Sources in Social Studies and ELA The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has collaborated with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to showcase what a Holocaust education learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social [...]
Tabor Placido2025-04-21T13:53:32-04:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning, Social Studies Webinar Series|
Grade 8 History Webinar: What do the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice? The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with the Frazier History Museum to showcase what a social studies learning experience aligned to the KAS for Social Studies looks like in practice. [...]
Mike Carr2026-03-19T15:06:27-04:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: District Spotlight, Early Literacy, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), Instructional Practices & Learning Models, KAS for Reading and Writing, KAS for Science, KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing, Resource|
Lebanon Elementary School (LES) in Marion County, KY, is in its first year of implementing the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Listening and Learning Strand for grades K-3, emphasizing language comprehension through engaging, content-rich read-alouds. Teachers at LES are seeing increased student engagement and deeper connections between content and real-world [...]
Tabor Placido2025-03-28T11:07:03-04:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning|
Revised Creating Collaborative Civic Spaces Professional Learning Module Series Now Available! The Creating Collaborative Civic Spaces professional learning module series is designed to empower social studies educators in establishing and maintaining effective classroom environments that foster meaningful civil discourse around current, contentious and controversial issues. These modules provide practical strategies and tools to help teachers create spaces where students [...]
Tabor Placido2025-02-25T15:28:09-05:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Kentucky Academic Standards|
Applications sought for Social Studies Standards and Assessment Review committees The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the Social Studies Standards and Assessment Review Committee (RC) and Advisory Panels (AP). KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments [...]
Tabor Placido2025-04-17T15:29:37-04:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning, Social Studies Webinar Series|
High School Economics 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 St. Louis Federal Reserve to showcase what a social studies learning experience aligned to the KAS for Social Studies looks like in [...]
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.”
