Thomas Clouse2026-10-19T08:41:06-04:00October 19th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, KAS for Reading and Writing, writing|
The Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing outlines text-based and evidence-based writing as communication tasks that students should engage in. Effective Communicator: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning introduces a collection of quick guides to support teachers to use coherent language and instructional support to integrate strong reading and writing instruction. [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-08-27T17:00:34-04:00August 27th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, Kentucky Academic Standards, Professional Learning|
Looking for professional learning that is relevant, accessible and created with Kentucky educators in mind? The Kentucky Learning Hub is a growing space where teachers, school leaders, district staff and education partners can explore professional learning opportunities offered by the Kentucky Department of Education. Whether you are [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-08-10T16:20:48-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, KAS for Reading and Writing, Kentucky Academic Standards|
The Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing are now available in a digital format through ky.satchelcommons.com. The digital version of the reading and writing standards embeds definitions and information from the Companion Glossary and Support document into standards where specific terminology is used. To support implementation of high-quality instructional [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-08-10T16:30:03-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS, Kentucky Academic Standards|
KRS 158.6453 calls for the Kentucky Department of Education to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. The current schedule calls for one or two content areas to be reviewed each year and every six years thereafter on a rotating [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-08-10T16:30:20-04:00August 4th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), coach, HQIR, HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS, principal, teacher|
This summer the Standards Newsletter featured special editions designed for specific audiences, including teachers, instructional coaches and principals. If you missed an issue, take a moment to explore these targeted editions for timely updates, valuable resources and supports to help guide instruction and leadership in the coming school year. Principal [...]
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 Clouse2026-07-06T15:23:23-04:00July 6th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: family, KAS, parent, Reading and Writing|
Start off back to school relationship-building with students and families with these three helpful resources: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) Family Guides, A Family’s Guide to Understanding Student Assessment and the Read at Home Plan Family Guide. The KAS Family Guides were developed to help families familiarize themselves with the concepts of [...]
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.”
