Thomas Clouse2026-05-20T08:19:57-04:00May 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 [...]
Thomas Clouse2026-05-20T08:16:38-04:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: dance, Instructional Practices & Learning Models, KAS for Visual and Performing Arts, Kentucky Academic Standards, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts|
The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Responding to the Arts: Interactive Resources are now available on the KY Learning Hub! These interactive resources are designed to support teachers when implementing a high-quality, vibrant student learning experience aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Visual and Performing Arts. This [...]
Tabor Placido2026-05-15T09:01:54-04:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: CBPL (Curriculum-Based Professional Learning), KAS for Reading and Writing, Kentucky Academic Standards, March Leadership, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing|
Recording of 2026 March Leadership Meeting Now Available Recording of 2026 March Leadership Meeting Now Available In order to provide vibrant learning environments for all students, it is important for schools and districts to translate the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) into a guaranteed and viable curriculum. [...]
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 Placido2025-02-10T10:37:09-05:00February 10th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Kentucky Academic Standards|
Feedback Sought on Draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing. KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards beginning with the [...]
Tabor Placido2025-02-03T09:34:11-05:00February 3rd, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Kentucky Academic Standards, Kentucky Academic Standards for Health Education and Physical Education|
Feedback Sought on Draft Kentucky Academic Standards for Health Education and Physical Education The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the draft Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Health Education and the draft KAS for Physical Education. The drafts were developed by the Advisory [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T12:53:52-05:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Kentucky Academic Standards|
Feedback Sought on Kentucky Reading and Writing Standards The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking feedback on the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. KRS 158.6453 calls for KDE to implement a process for reviewing all academic standards and aligned assessments beginning with the [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T12:56:22-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Mathematics, KAS for Reading and Writing, KAS for Science, KAS for Social Studies, Kentucky Academic Standards|
Content Area Implementation Guides The purpose of the standards implementation guides is to help schools and districts identify resources available from the Kentucky Department of Education to support standards implementation. Schools and districts may be in various stages of the standards implementation process and the standards implementation guides provide a list of resources by the [...]
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.”
