Creating a new focus on literacy
As parents and educators, we need to recognize that teaching children to be literate citizens has its place in all of the classes we teach in Kentucky’s schools.
KDE seeking biology teachers’ input on end-of-course assessments
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking biology teachers to work on the development of new end-of-course assessments for biology that align with the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science. Applicants must be available for meetings Aug. 24-26 in Frankfort. They will receive a $250 stipend plus travel expenses; the cost of a substitute teacher for Aug. 24-25 will be [...]
English 2 and Algebra 2 teachers sought to help develop EOC field tests
The kick off for developing new End of Course Assessments for English 2 and Algebra 2 – which will be field tested in the spring of 2018 – will take place in July.
State assessment system gives some accountability to high schoolers
High school students’ grades will depend on how they do on state accountability tests.
Training offered on QualityCore Instructional System
The QualityCore Instructional System is a valuable tool for teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders involved with high school Algebra II, Biology, English II and U.S, History classes. End-of-course assessments will be given in those classes for the first time in the 2011-12 school year. The QualityCore Instructional System includes resource materials and a test builder that may [...]