Mike Carr2026-03-19T15:13:21-04:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: District Spotlight, Early Literacy, EBIP (Evidence-Based Instructional Practices), HQIR (High-Quality Instructional Resources), KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning, Reading and Writing, Resource, Vibrant Learning|
First grade teacher Presley Peyton Stuber at Flat Lick Elementary School in Knox County is in her fifth year of teaching. This year is her second year teaching first grade and first time teaching from a high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) for reading and writing. When asked to explain what she [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T12:51:51-05:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning|
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 3 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 Placido2024-12-18T12:55:58-05:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning|
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 2 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 Placido2024-12-18T12:56:48-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Professional Learning|
Evidence-Based Instructional Practices The quality of the day-to-day classroom instruction students receive significantly impacts their overall achievement. As you implement your local standards-aligned curriculum, it is important that you strategically and intentionally use evidence-based instructional practices that support students in reaching the intended learning outcomes. The Evidence-Based Instructional Practices (EBIPs) resources include an overview document providing background [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T12:57:17-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: Professional Learning|
Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB) The Professional Learning Bulletin Board (PLBB) is a resource for Kentucky educators to explore a wide range of professional development opportunities. Featuring sessions from the Kentucky Department of Education and various learning providers, the platform offers both asynchronous and in-person options [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T12:59:47-05:00October 16th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Science, Professional Learning|
NEW Resource Around Kentucky Phenomena The Kentucky Atlas of Phenomena (KAP), now available on the KyStandards Science Resources webpage, was developed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators. This website provides support to science teachers as they develop their understanding of various natural world phenomena that are common to Kentucky [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T13:02:21-05:00October 15th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: HQIR, KY Numeracy Counts, Professional Learning|
Kentucky Numeracy Counts: Upcoming Initiatives and Opportunities With the passage of HB 162 (2024) the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act has been established and is now in its first phase of implementation. The law establishes mathematics proficiency is essential for all Kentucky students and states it is Kentucky’s goal [...]
Tabor Placido2024-12-18T13:03:56-05:00October 15th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Reading and Writing, Professional Learning|
Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 1 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 Placido2025-04-17T15:31:06-04:00September 30th, 2024|Categories: Standards Newsletter|Tags: KAS for Social Studies, Professional Learning, Social Studies Webinar Series|
Elementary Webinar Series: What do the Kentucky Academics Standards (KAS) for Social Studies look like in practice? The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has partnered with several organizations to showcase what a social studies learning experience aligned to the KAS for Social Studies looks like in practice. This [...]
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.”
