Monthly Archives: October 2013

Constantly grow, support each other in educating ALL children

Allison Hunt As I have interacted with teachers across my district, the state, and the country this past year, I have been struck by the number of dedicated, talented teachers who are exerting tremendous effort to educate our children.  These talented educators recognize the significance of their job and truly give maximum effort in their daily preparations. Clearly, [...]

By |2013-11-18T11:34:03-05:00October 31, 2013|

Fewer Kentucky students engaging in risky behaviors

Overall, Kentucky middle and high school students are eating healthier foods and making safer choices based on data from the 2013 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS monitors behaviors among youth and young adults that can have an impact on their health including: • alcohol and drug use • injury and violence (such as seat belt usage and [...]

By |2020-10-14T08:02:28-04:00October 31, 2013|

Superintendents’ Webcast Nov. 6

The next superintendents’ webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 3-4 p.m. ET. The topics for this webcast will be budget update, the Growth component of the assessment system, the National Institute of School Leadership, the superintendent’s role in the Principal Professional Growth and Effectiveness System, and update on the Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Steering Committee/ASSIST tools [...]

By |2013-10-31T13:59:18-04:00October 31, 2013|

Gifted education conference planned for Feb. 24-25

The 34th Kentucky Association for Gifted Education’s Annual Conference will be Feb. 24-25, 2014 in Lexington. Keynote Speakers will include Kristie Speirs Neumeister, Virginia Burney and Jean Peterson. Special planned events include an Administrators Institute, Creativity Night, An Evening for Parents, Exhibitors and much more. Effective Instructional Leadership (EILA) Credit will be available. The KAGE Service and Advocacy Awards, which [...]

By |2013-10-23T11:41:14-04:00October 31, 2013|

Comments sought on SIG application process

In coming weeks, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will be applying to the U.S. Department of Education for a School Improvement Grant (SIG). These grants, authorized under section 1003(g) of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, are made to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) which, in turn, make competitive sub-grants to Local Education Agencies [...]

By |2019-03-08T13:53:54-05:00October 31, 2013|

PBIS framework professional learning

The Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline (KYCID) will be conducting professional development for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework this fall. District staff members interested in participating are encouraged to visit www.kycid.org for more information on the training process. For more information, contact Mike Waford at (502) 330-6651.

By |2013-10-23T11:43:47-04:00October 31, 2013|

Study: Kentucky students beat international averages in science, mathematics

Kentucky 8th-grade students perform better than their international counterparts, on average, in science and about equal to them in math, according to a new study released today. The study, U.S. States in a Global Context, links results on the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the Nation’s Report Card, with scores on the Trends in International Mathematics [...]

By |2013-10-29T11:20:06-04:00October 31, 2013|

Summer professional development travel programs

Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a non-profit organization that runs summer professional development travel programs designed for teachers. GEEO is offering the following travel programs for 2014: India Spring Break; Morocco Spring Break; India/Nepal; Italy; Portugal/Spain; Australia; Amalfi Coast; Greece; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Thailand/Laos; Cambodia; China; Russia/Mongolia/China; Turkey; South Africa/Mozambique/Zimbabwe/Botswana; Morocco; Costa Rica; Peru; and The Galapagos Islands. The registration deadline is June 1, 2014, [...]

By |2013-10-31T14:00:22-04:00October 31, 2013|

A heroic effort

With great power comes great responsibility, South Heights teachers say.

By |2013-10-29T09:09:36-04:00October 29, 2013|
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