District Spotlight: Redefining Learning: How JCPS is Aligning Vision and Resources to Transform Student Literacy
Through Journey to Success, JCPS envisions vibrant, student-centered experiences where learners show what they know in multiple ways.
Spotlight on Oldham County: Aligning Professional Learning with High-Quality Instructional Resources
When Oldham County launched its district-wide effort to implement high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) K-5 in English language arts, leaders knew that deep, curriculum-based professional learning would be essential to ensuring success. Through intentional planning, cross-role collaboration, and ongoing feedback loops, the district created a coherent system to support teachers with meaningful professional learning tied directly to their instructional resources.
Kentucky superintendents hear update on numeracy initiatives, high-quality instructional resources
Representatives with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning presented during the KDE Superintendents Webcast on March 11, including an update on numeracy initiatives.
Perry County embraces high-quality instructional resources to drive student and teacher success
New and experienced teachers, instructional coaches and other school leaders gathered over the summer to work on the district's curriculum maps – a key step in the district's ongoing curriculum development process.
Kentucky awarded a $55 million federal grant to advance statewide literacy outcomes
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) was awarded a five-year, almost $55 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will be used to advance literacy skills for preschool through grade 12 with an emphasis on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty, English learners and children with disabilities.
Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices video series now available
How can educators of all grades and content areas engage students in meaningful, relevant reading and writing?
New KDE elementary reading and writing consultant offers collaborative approach for literacy instruction
In this new role, my aim is to serve our children by working with each of you. We are all teachers of reading and writing, regardless of our content area expertise.
Kentucky superintendents hear updates on 2023 accountability data release and high-quality instructional resources
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided an update on high-quality instructional resources, accountability cut scores and the Kentucky School Report Card release dates during the Superintendents Webcast on Oct. 17.
Barbourville Independent uses ESSER funds to purchase high-quality instructional resources
Barbourville Independent was one of nine school districts selected for a two-year pilot program using $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds to help them implement high-quality instructional resources aligned with Kentucky's academic standards and include research-based materials.
TAC hears update on creating high-quality curriculum to promote student and teacher equity
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) heard during its Dec. 14 meeting how designing a high-quality local curriculum can support standards implementation and promote student equity.