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.
Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices video series now available
How can educators of all grades and content areas engage students in meaningful, relevant reading and writing?
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.
Applications Being Accepted for Developing a High-Quality Local Science Curriculum Pilot
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking up to nine districts and 27 schools, representative of eight regional cooperatives, to implement the Curriculum Development Process as they develop their local science curriculum. This would account for the participation of 2-3 schools per district. This two-year pilot will begin in the fall of 2023 and end in the summer of 2025.