Daily Archives: February 6, 2014

KBE reviews educator effectiveness model, names new districts of innovation

Assistant General Counsel David Wickersham, acting director of the Division of Next Generation Professionals Amanda Ellis, Associate Commissioner Felicia Cumings Smith and staff assistant Robin Chandler discuss changes in the evaluation guidelines of the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System during the Kentucky Board of Education meeting.Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 5, 2013 Plans for a statewide system of [...]

By |2014-04-30T15:10:21-04:00February 6, 2014|

Kentucky’s lowest-performing schools making gains

Kentucky Board of Education member Leo Calderon asks about a priority schools update during the KBE meeting in Frankfort, Ky.Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 5, 2013 Kentucky’s lowest-performing schools are making promising progress on increasing student achievement, the Kentucky Board of Education learned at its meeting yesterday. Based on 2012-13 Unbridled Learning Assessment and Accountability System results, of [...]

By |2014-02-06T13:46:05-05:00February 6, 2014|

Making the most of a snow day

Winter has hit Kentucky hard this year, especially compared to last year’s very mild winter. Students will cringe when making up the days in the spring, but if you ask them now, they are excited for a snow day.

By |2020-04-21T15:40:25-04:00February 6, 2014|

Kentucky Reading Project applications accepted

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014-15 Kentucky Reading Project (KRP). The deadline for submission is February 28. KRP is a yearlong graduate-level course focused on research-based literacy instruction. KRP offers an excellent opportunity to learn about topics such as: Senate Bill 1 Kentucky Core Academic Standards College and Career Readiness Formative Assessments Faculty members at each of the [...]

By |2014-02-06T09:26:33-05:00February 6, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Owens Saylor, Daviess County

Owens Saylor Owens Saylor is in his second year as superintendent of the Daviess County school district. His leadership has been marked by a major commitment to setting clearly defined goals and demonstrating visibility and direct involvement as an instructional leader at all levels. From this involvement, in 2012, the Daviess County Board of Education approved a performance structure [...]

By |2014-02-06T09:25:45-05:00February 6, 2014|

STLP awards nomination deadline extended

The deadline has been extended for Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) members to nominate students for the Student Technology Leadership (STLP) Awards. The awards recognize and honor STLP seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in technology. KySTE is currently funding four scholarships for $1,000 each. The nomination process closes February 14, 2014. Winners will be announced [...]

By |2014-02-06T09:24:07-05:00February 6, 2014|

Blending mathematics instruction for elementary grades

Education Week and Dreambox are sponsoring a free webinar Feb. 13, 2014, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, based on the idea of blended learning-combining digital curricula and tools with face-to-face instruction-for elementary grades in mathematics. Facilitators will provide successful approaches for implementing this technique, including resources, strategies and examples of instruction, as well as tips for modeling blended learning [...]

By |2020-10-29T10:54:21-04:00February 6, 2014|
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