Monthly Archives: September 2014

Teachers’ use of PGES rises as improvements made

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Dear Kentucky Teacher, As you settle into the school year, I am taking the opportunity to update you on implementation of the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES). This school year, as you know, we are implementing PGES for teachers and principals statewide. Unfortunately, there have been some unexpected glitches with the PGES technology [...]

By |2020-09-24T12:07:13-04:00September 30, 2014|

Historical Society streamlines website

The Kentucky Historical Society has revamped its website to provide more streamlined access to the resources educators seek. Whether you are a teacher looking for field trip information or professional development opportunities or a school principal who wants to develop a museum-school collaboration, you'll find everything you need to start at history.ky.gov/educators-resources.

By |2014-09-24T17:14:49-04:00September 25, 2014|

KySTE Fall Event schedule released

The schedule for the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education’s Fall Event is now available. Digital Transformation is the theme of the event, held in partnership with the University of Kentucky. Among the sessions: Why 1-1?/Leading in a 1:1 Environment What KASA Can do for the CIO/DTC: A Roundtable Discussion Kentucky Educators and Twitter: A Match Made in 140-Character Heaven [...]

By |2014-09-25T08:20:24-04:00September 25, 2014|

Take Stock in Kentucky webinar offered

A free Take Stock in Kentucky webinar at which educators can learn to use an abbreviated version of the Stock Market Game will be offered from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. Game dates are Oct. 6 through Dec. 12. In the Take Stock in Kentucky Stock Market Game, student teams invest a virtual $100,000 in stocks using a real-world [...]

By |2014-09-24T17:46:46-04:00September 25, 2014|

9 schools, district recognized for best practices

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recognized nine schools and one district for best practices during the second annual Continuous Improvement Summit on Tuesday. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday presented each winner with a $500 check that can be used toward school improvement. “We have some terrific work going on in our schools and districts,” Holliday said. “Their efforts to create [...]

By |2019-03-12T16:27:39-04:00September 25, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Nick Brake, Owensboro Independent

Nick Brake In his second year as superintendent, Nick Brake has introduced a new motto celebrating Owensboro Public Schools’ history, while taking the district into a new model of education. Tradition, innovation and excellence are the words that best describe the new era of Owensboro Public Schools. With innovation in mind, the Owensboro Public School (OPS) District has launched [...]

By |2014-12-18T09:50:44-05:00September 25, 2014|

Fake invoice scam targets schools

Attorney General Jack Conway, the Kentucky Department of Education and the Better Business Bureau are joining together to warn Kentucky school districts to be vigilant of a scam targeting schools throughout the country.

By |2018-12-07T14:53:28-05:00September 23, 2014|

Other school professionals test-drive PGES

Hundreds of library media specialists, counselors, speech pathologists, psychologists and instructional coaches are piloting the Other Professional Growth and Effectiveness System before it’s fully implemented for the 2015-16 school year.

By |2018-12-05T14:32:41-05:00September 23, 2014|

Putting aside micromanagement for the sake of students

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Earlier this month, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) held the second annual Superintendent Summit; almost all 173 school districts were represented either by the superintendent or their designee. The summit is designed so that superintendents can provide feedback on KDE initiatives and they can hear from one another about best practices happening in each [...]

By |2020-01-28T10:33:32-05:00September 23, 2014|
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