KDE to host virtual meetings on certified evaluation plans
The Kentucky Department of Education will hold virtual meetings on certified evaluation plans for school and district leaders from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. ET April 9.
Jackson teacher offers at-home learning tips on PBS blog
Ashley Judd, a 1st-grade teacher at Tyner Elementary School (Jackson County), provides tips for parents and guardians who are facilitating their children’s learning during non-traditional instruction in an entry on a PBS education blog.
KET forum will advise families balancing at-home learning, work, child care
Kentucky Educational Television will present a live forum that will offer advice to families balancing non-traditional instruction with other challenges during the COVID-19 emergency at 8 p.m. ET April 6 on KET.
National Board offers webinars for educators working remotely
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is offering a series of webinars and accompanying Twitter chats for educators who are utilizing non-traditional instruction during the COVID-19 emergency.
KAHPERD presenting daily video physical activity lessons
A task force from the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) is presenting daily mini-lessons from the SHAPE America daily activity calendar for students utilizing non-traditional instruction.
National Board extends deadlines for certification, renewal candidates
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has extended several deadlines for its candidates for National Board certification due to the COVID-19 emergency.
EKU discounting tuition for teachers in grad education programs
Eastern Kentucky University is offering a Kentucky teacher tuition discount for graduate teacher education programs taken in summer 2020. The move is to show appreciation for the dedication shown by Kentucky teachers during the COVID-19 emergency.
KyTSA opens online store to benefit Team Kentucky Fund
The Kentucky Technology Student Association state officer team has opened a temporary online store to sell what would have been the 2020 state conference T-shirt and lapel pins, as well as other KyTSA-related items.
NASA at Home resources bring agency’s work to students
NASA has launched a collection of resources designed to engage students in the agency’s discoveries, research and exploration from around the world and across the universe while they are utilizing non-traditional instruction.
Cooperative hosts online training on accessible learning
The Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services will host a free online training on accessible learning that will be available throughout April.
