Mark your calendars to attend the annual Persistence to Graduation Summit. Hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Division of Student Success, the summit will be held June 11-12 at the Hilton in downtown Lexington.

During this two-day event, superintendents, district-level personnel, school administrators, school counselors, educators, family resource and youth services center coordinators, school mental health and social service professionals, and community partners from across Kentucky will convene to share information and best practices to support students who may experience challenges to reaching graduation.

Engaging and interactive sessions will be led by facilitators from across the state and will include:

  • Student Transition and Re-engagement Strategies;
  • Alternative Education Programming;
  • Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities;
  • Safe and Supportive Learning Environments; and
  • Effective Use of Education Technology.