During the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council meeting on July 21, members provided feedback on the first draft of the new assessment and accountability regulation presented by Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff.
The Kentucky United We Learn Council met July 24 to discuss the implementation of reimagined assessment and accountability systems under House Bill (HB) 257 and the resources available to districts to help provide more vibrant learning experiences for students.
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) discussed the first draft of proposed amendments to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability regulation presented by KDE staff during the LSAC meeting on July 28.
Stephanie Phillips, a family consumer sciences teacher at Paul Blazer High School (Ashland Independent), is the newest non-voting teacher member of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE).
During the Superintendents Webcast on July 7, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) unveiled a new, upcoming K-8 social studies curriculum.
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) provided feedback on potential changes to Kentucky teacher certification during the EPSB’s meeting on June 22.
Members of the Teachers Advisory Council provided input on upcoming changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems during the council meeting on June 17.
During the Principals Advisory Council (PrAC) meeting on June 9, principals shared their input on upcoming regulatory changes to Kentucky’s assessment and accountability systems with officials from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
Over the next few months, leaders with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will continue to meet with stakeholder groups as the department proposes regulations surrounding assessment and accountability for the KBE to begin considering in August.
House Bill (HB) 257, passed during the General Assembly’s 2026 regular session, provides districts the flexibility to work more closely with their communities to establish priorities for their schools and help ensure all students have access to vibrant learning experiences.