Monthly Archives: January 2014

National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute registration open

Registration for the 2014 National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute May 20-22 in Chapel Hill, N.C., is now open. The Inclusion Institute, presented by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) at the University of North Carolina, is the premier event for people from all early childhood sectors to come together to learn, share, and problem-solve about inclusion for young [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:54:13-05:00January 30, 2014|

Summer symposium presenters needed

The Kentucky Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (KYASCD) is looking for summer symposium presenters to share their knowledge, experiences and success with other educational professionals from across the state. The focus for this KYASCD Symposium is on the Kentucky Framework for Teaching with effective strategies for improving instruction, implementation of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards, while improving professional practice [...]

By |2014-01-28T11:08:53-05:00January 30, 2014|

Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs application deadline extended

Due to school closings, the student application deadline for the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs has been extended to 6 p.m. EST, Friday, Feb. 7. Kentucky high school students in grades 9-11 are invited to apply for the three-week residential summer program. During the program, creative students, working in teams, will learn how to take an idea, turn it into a [...]

By |2020-10-30T10:12:32-04:00January 30, 2014|

Kentucky teacher shares KCAS experience in Education Week

Natalie McCutchen, a Hope Street Group 2013-2014 fellow and  a 7th grade Math at Franklin Simpson Middle School in the Simpson County School District, shared her thoughts and experience on implementing the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (KCAS) in Education Week this week. McCutchen's column, "Standards: A View From My Classroom", appeared in Stu Silberman's regular online blog space. Silberman is the [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:55:02-05:00January 30, 2014|

Statewide groups to provide advisors for Operation Preparation 2014

Several statewide organizations have pledged members to serve as advisors to 8th- and 10th-grade students during Operation Preparation 2014. These groups are: the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA), the Grand Lodge of Kentucky (Masons), the Area Health Education Centers (AHECs), and the Kentucky National Guard. Please visit the KDE Operation Preparation website for a local contact for each of these [...]

By |2020-08-25T13:25:56-04:00January 30, 2014|

GLCTM winter meeting

The Greater Louisville Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GLCTM) is welcoming Alan Schoenfeld as the keynote speaker for its winter meeting on Feb. 13. Schoenfeld's talk will be centered on the Common Core State Standards for mathematics and getting students to be mathematical thinkers. Two hours of PD credit is available. Also, please nominate a teacher or student for awards [...]

By |2014-01-28T11:14:46-05:00January 30, 2014|

Strong leadership will let Kentucky soar, not stagnate

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Governor Steve Beshear recently convened a group of business leaders, legislators, educators, and policy makers from across the southern region to study career and technical education. This group was convened under the support of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for which Gov. Beshear is the chair in 2014. The group will complete its [...]

By |2020-01-28T11:45:07-05:00January 30, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Tamara Smith, Fulton Independent Schools

Tamara Smith The Fulton Independent school district is working diligently to improve test scores through Program Reviews, Response to Intervention, test practice and an intentional focus on student achievement. The district has developed a name and claim system where teachers specifically target individual students who need extra work to improve test scores and benchmarks for college- and career-readiness. Students may [...]

By |2014-01-28T11:40:17-05:00January 30, 2014|

MidWinter Breakthrough 2014

MidWinter Breakthrough (MWB) 2014 will offer educators an opportunity to explore a number of resources to help implement the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for science. The event will be Feb. 7-8. In association with the Louisville Water Company, the Friday evening social event will include a unique opportunity for educators to explore the new WaterWorks Museum at Louisville Water Tower [...]

By |2014-01-30T09:55:48-05:00January 30, 2014|

Innovative educators needed

PBS is looking for 100 of America's most innovative educators.  Selected educators will receive one year of professional development including virtual training, exclusive resources and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Learn more and apply here by Feb. 14. For more information, contact Cynthia Warner, KET education consultant (859) 624-2789.

By |2020-10-14T10:13:56-04:00January 30, 2014|
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