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Kentucky’s School Counselor Advisory Council learns about new initiatives for postsecondary readiness and social-emotional learning

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) learned about new initiatives for postsecondary readiness and social-emotional learning when members met virtually on Dec. 8. The council is designed to give Kentucky Education Commissioner and Chief Learner Jason E. Glass direct input from those who serve as counselors in Kentucky public schools.

By Caleb Bates|2022-12-09T19:56:47-05:00December 9, 2022|

OVEC’s Santina Plottner named to new cohort of SEL Fellows

Santina Plottner, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) social emotional learning specialist, is one of the leaders from 53 school districts and regional offices of education across the nation to join a national fellowship focused on social and emotional learning (SEL).

By Rosalind Turner|2022-10-26T13:01:34-04:00October 26, 2022|

Kentucky school counselors receive updates on Use of Time survey, counselor framework

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) received updates on the Use of Time survey and the Kentucky Framework of Best Practices for School Counselors at its Oct. 20 meeting.

By Shelby Stills|2022-10-21T17:36:06-04:00October 21, 2022|

AP exams fees for the 2022-2023 school year

For the 2022-2023 school year, the College Board will charge $88 per standard fee exam and $136 per standard fee exam for Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone™ Exams (AP Seminar and Research).

By Staff|2022-08-18T11:52:02-04:00August 18, 2022|

Resources available to support conversations about tragedies

We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24 and the recent events in Buffalo, N.Y., Santa Ana, Calif., and so many other places across the country. There is no place for such hatred and senseless violence.

By Staff|2022-05-25T15:51:17-04:00May 25, 2022|

Kentucky school counselors receive first glance at Use of Time survey

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) heard about the initial analysis of responses from a school counselors survey focused on appropriate and inappropriate use of time at its Feb. 10 meeting.

By Audrie Lamb|2022-02-10T15:51:46-05:00February 10, 2022|

KDE’s Damien Sweeney discusses social-emotional learning in the CTE classroom on educator podcast

The Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE’s) Damien Sweeney, director of Diversity, Equity in the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL), discussed social-emotional learning in the career and technical education (CTE) classroom on the Certified educator podcast.

By Staff|2021-12-29T09:58:22-05:00December 29, 2021|

Heather Bushelman hired as KDE program coordinator for comprehensive school counseling

Long-time educator and school counselor Heather Bushelman will join the staff at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as program coordinator for comprehensive school counseling in the Office of Teaching and Learning. She will begin her duties on Dec. 20.

By Rosalind Turner|2021-12-15T11:32:26-05:00December 15, 2021|

KET highlighting resources for World Mental Health Day

In honor of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, KET is highlighting their collection of resources on mental health and social and emotional learning.

By Audrie Lamb|2021-10-08T15:20:59-04:00October 8, 2021|

KET shares resources on social-emotional learning through the arts

The Kentucky Educational Television (KET) newest collection of resources, “Social and Emotional Learning: The Arts for Every Classroom,” is designed to help educators and parents understand emotional development and lead students in art projects that build those skills.

By Audrie Lamb|2021-08-12T16:20:30-04:00August 12, 2021|