Mike Carr2026-02-10T08:53:05-05:00February 6th, 2026|Categories: Featured, Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR, Instructional Practices & Learning Models, KY Numeracy Counts, Mathematics, PLC, Professional Learning, Vibrant Learning|
https://youtu.be/Q1aNhbH1LCU At Howell Elementary School in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent school district, a shift in mathematics instruction began with a realization: Teachers were working hard to design their own curriculum, but the lack of alignment K-5 was leaving gaps in student learning. Data revealed a "massive need" for a [...]
Mike Carr2025-12-12T09:21:52-05:00December 12th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Standards Newsletter|Tags: District Spotlight, HQIR, Instructional Practices & Learning Models, KY Numeracy Counts, Mathematics, PLC, Professional Learning, Vibrant Learning|
Two years ago, Corbin Independent Schools faced a realization familiar to many districts: Students were not consistently demonstrating the mathematical practices necessary for deep understanding. Data from district “learning walks” revealed that classroom tasks didn't always provide opportunities for students to engage in the math practice standards. Rather than settling for a quick fix, the district asked "why" until they [...]
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. [...]
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 Placido2025-05-30T09:51:36-04:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: March Leadership, Professional Learning|
Recording of 2025 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. The regional educational cooperatives, in partnership with the [...]
Tabor Placido2025-03-20T14:45:37-04:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, KAS for Science, Professional Learning|
Now Accepting Applications for the RISE Science Leadership Academy The Results-driven Initiatives for Science Education (RISE) Science Leadership Academy, hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science consultants, aims to cultivate a network of teacher leaders who engage in meaningful, curriculum-based professional learning to enhance [...]
Tabor Placido2025-02-14T08:48:24-05:00February 14th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning|
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 6 Materials and Recording Available Now As early literacy instruction in Kentucky continues to transform with structured literacy practices, Kentucky Reading Academies’ LETRS professional learning, and the Read to Succeed Act (SB 9, 2022), the Developing Skilled Middle and High [...]
Tabor Placido2025-02-18T08:21:30-05:00February 10th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KY Numeracy Counts, Professional Learning|
Kentucky Numeracy Counts Academies Informational Webinars The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) and the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) are hosting February informational sessions to learn more about the Kentucky Numeracy Counts K-5 Teacher and Administrator Academies, funded by Kentucky Numeracy Counts. Join [...]
Tabor Placido2025-02-10T10:16:10-05:00February 10th, 2025|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Science, Professional Learning|
Join Us for a FREE Interactive Virtual Webinar: Introducing The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena! The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) science program consultants invite you to participate in a virtual webinar showcasing an exciting new resource: The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP). This resource was designed by [...]
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.”
