The Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – a landmark law that transformed public education for students with disabilities.
In Kentucky, chronic absenteeism is a significant barrier to academic success, especially for students in rural areas and those facing economic hardships.
The inaugural KY Transition 360 Summer Institute, held July 17-19 in Louisville, convened educators from across the Commonwealth to enhance outcomes for students with disabilities after they leave school.
Shelley Badgett has been selected as the new director of special education for the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) and the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD). She will begin her duties on July 1.
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED's) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued its 2022 Determination Letters on State Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) discussed the state’s State Performance Plan (SPP) targets, the Annual Performance Report (APR) and the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) during its Dec. 13 meeting.
Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’S) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL), was elected as president-elect of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) during its annual business meeting on Oct. 18. Hylton has served as secretary-treasurer of the NASDSE Board of Directors since 2017.
Public comment is being sought on the Kentucky Department of Education’s application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).