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PD opportunity for middle and high school teachers

Kentucky State University’s School of Education has been awarded a grant from the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) to offer high-quality professional development opportunities that focus on the literacy development of students in grades 6-12. More specifically, the grant activities will provide information, resources and instructional strategies related to the teaching and assessment of literacy (Common Core Standards for [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-02T14:18:44-04:00May 3, 2012|

Twitter Town Hall postponed

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday’s Twitter Town Hall scheduled for May 23 has been canceled. The Kentucky Department of Education is looking to reschedule the event in June.

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-02T13:56:27-04:00May 3, 2012|

Hands-on science workshops offered

A Hooked on Science workshop is set for June 11 in Paducah. Teachers will learn how to use classroom and home items to get students excited about science. Teachers will learn how to provide opportunities for students to develop science skills while building fundamental literacy skills, teaching weather, putting together a family science night or setting up an after-school science [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-02T14:22:47-04:00May 3, 2012|

Student writing contest underway

Each year the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts conducts a statewide writing contest to recognize young writers in elementary school, middle school, high school and college. Teachers may submit student writing to the contest. Students’ writing can be submitted in several categories. Winners will receive a certificate and recognition at next year’s KCTE/LA conference. They also will have [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-02T13:55:05-04:00May 3, 2012|

Registration for Innovations conference is open

Registration is open for the Innovations for Learning Conference May 31 at Bryan Station High School (Fayette County). Space is limited. The event is for administrators or anyone else interested in using technology to improve student learning. Go to https://edtech.fcps.net/ifl/. Look at the “Sessions” list and see what is being offered. Those interested also can see if sessions still have [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-02T14:01:59-04:00May 3, 2012|

Jockey Silks Design Contest for Kentucky Students

As a part of their efforts to involve Kentucky students in the annual Derby festivities, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear have announced a design contest for Kentucky middle and high school students. Sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education, this year’s contest helps incorporate the arts through advanced technology. Students are asked to digitally design a jockey [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-23T15:04:03-04:00April 26, 2012|

New Kentucky Educator Placement Service (KEPS) coming in spring of 2012

The Kentucky Educator Placement Service (KEPS) is a Web-based application designed to fulfill KRS 160.380(2)(d), which requires certified positions be posted 30 days before they can be filled. KEPS has been redesigned in an effort to better assist districts and school leaders with their hiring needs. Statewide implementation of the new KEPS application is expected to take place June 2012. [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-10-14T09:27:39-04:00April 26, 2012|

U of L’s planetarium offers science adventure summer camps

The planetarium at the University of Louisville will host camps for science enthusiasts this summer with activities ranging from astronaut training and rocket launching to kaleidoscope making. Visit http://louisville.edu/planetarium/kids-programming/summer-camps.html for details and registration, or call the planetarium at (502) 852-6664.

By Susan Riddell|2020-10-14T09:28:15-04:00April 26, 2012|

Dance presentation opportunity

“Everybody Dances!” is a two-woman show that packs 14 dances from Native American, Mexican, West African, Early American, Appalachian and European cultures into a 50-minute assembly presentation suitable for a gymnasium or auditorium. Darla Jackson and Jennifer Rose are professional performing artists with extensive knowledge of world cultures and are veteran teaching artists with the Kentucky Arts Council. Schools booking [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-04-25T12:28:59-04:00April 26, 2012|

Learning Disabilities Association hosts seminar

The Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky is inviting teachers and staff to its annual seminar that will provide current education information, strategies and enthusiasm. This year's speaker is Marilyn Friend, author of the book, Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers. Friend is one of the foremost experts in America on co-teaching. This seminar has six [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-10-09T11:28:06-04:00April 26, 2012|