Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses Individual Learning Plan project, vibrant learning
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council presented their final project, an introduction video for a campaign promoting Individual Learning Plans, during their meeting on April 28.
Registration open for LETRS cohort 5 through Aug. 21
Registration is now open for Cohort 5 of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). This statewide initiative equips educators and administrators to strengthen early literacy instruction and consistently implement evidence-based practices that lead to stronger results for students.
EPSB discusses teacher retention, educator certification recommendations during meeting
Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) spoke with GoTeachKY Ambassadors about interviews they conducted to learn more about why educators decide to stay in the classroom during the EPSB meeting on April 21.
McCracken County High School leader reflects on Family Friendly Schools certification
At McCracken County High School, we are in the process of completely overhauling the way students move through our school.
Family Friendly Schools: Northern Elementary Reaches for Gold
Northern Elementary (Fayette County) began its work to pursue the Prichard Committee’s Family Friendly School Certificate in Fall 2024. This work was initiated by our Local Leadership Team, composed of teachers, administrators, community partners, and grant coordinators.
Promoting and celebrating agriculture in our classrooms
Seeing students engaged in what they are learning is one of the highlights for any educator, because when students are engaged in the classroom, they are learning more and figuring out how to apply that knowledge to their own world.
Register now for 2026 Kentucky Behavior Institute
Registration is now open for the 2026 Kentucky Behavior Institute, hosted by the Kentucky Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders on June 15-16 at the Galt House in Louisville.
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning launches new “Myth Busters” series
As a follow-up to the recent Superintendent Focus Group on IDEA Monitoring, the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning is launching a new "Myth Busters" series through the office’s weekly “News You Can Use” publication to address common misconceptions we’ve heard from districts across the Commonwealth.