These three outstanding special education teachers will be recognized during the KYCEC Conference on Nov.23, 2026, in Louisville. During the conference, one of the three finalists will be named the 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) hosted a series of regional listening sessions this month, gathering input from principals, superintendents and educational partners across the Commonwealth as the department develops the Kentucky Leadership Development Program, a new statewide initiative established in response to Senate Bill 4 (2026).
By examining health-related challenges, social barriers, and household logistics — from mental health and housing instability to transportation gaps — this post highlights how districts can use student well-being data and class-level attendance patterns to address root causes, remove systemic hurdles, and better support families.
Designed specifically for administrators in their first or second year, OSEEL GUIDES provides support as participants navigate the responsibilities and opportunities of educational leadership.
Starting Strong is a self-guided professional learning experience designed especially for teachers who are beginning OpenSciEd without having had an opportunity to participate in professional learning beforehand.
The second post explores how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is moving beyond traditional data tracking and punitive measures toward proactive, community-centered solutions.
Over the last four years, KDE has been able to provide training for 333 individuals through these workshops, which have been offered at no cost to participants.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has named Sara Merideth as the new academic consultant for world languages.
You are invited to Investigating Artifacts: Uncovering Personal Stories from the Holocaust on Oct. 29.
Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism and the statewide efforts, partnerships and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes.